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How to tell the difference between turbo II diff and N/A lsd?

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Old 08-15-09, 02:25 PM
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How to tell the difference between turbo II diff and N/A lsd?

I need to know if there is a way to look at a diff and tell if it is out of a turbo II or N/A.
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the whole pumpkin or just the diff itself?
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the whole pumpkin. It is still in a car and the guys says that it is out of a turbo II but I want to make sure.
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Tii rear ends = 8"

N/a rear ends are 7"

The case for the tii will be bigger than an n/a. Take a picture, it might help.
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i have heard the ring is bigger so i figred the case would be larger. Is that the only way to tell?
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Originally Posted by willcoop
i have heard the ring is bigger so i figred the case would be larger. Is that the only way to tell?
You could also bring a TII halfshaft along when you look at the LSD. If the TII halfshaft fits, then it is a TII LSD. If the TII halfshaft bolt pattern is just slightly too big, then it is a NA LSD.

Also, keep in mind that nearly every S4 LSD needs rebuilding nowadays if it still has the original clutch parts. The clutch parts alone are about $600, or you can buy new aftermarket replacement units for about $1,000. Many of the S5 LSDs still function, but they are not rebuildable once they wear out, although you can replace the internals with aftermarket components just like the S4.
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Turbo II diffs had 11 ribs on he back and N/A lsds had 9 ribs, among other differences.
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