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LSD options
Wondering about budget options for a LSD come spring and first forays into Auto-X (or perhaps now and have better snow traction). I was thinking at first trying a Phantom Grip, but I wonder about long-term longevity(the diff fluid turning into steel slurry). Then, I thought about a used Mazda viscous-coupling. Can a transmission/driveline shop replace the thermoactive goop inside the diff? And what would be needed to swap to a TII unit?
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just find a clutch type LSD out of an 84-88 na rx7. rebuild that and pop it in.
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All the info for the OP's question can be found in the FAQ.
To correct the info though.
Any NA LSD will be a direct swap for you.
A 4.3 viscous from a GTUs, all the other S5 N/A LSD's were 4.1 viscous, but they were only optional. The GTUs was the only S5 N/A that came standard with an LSD.
Or a clutch type from any S4 N/A GTU(Has to be an S4 GTU), Sport, or GXL.
A turbo diff as stated above, will not be a direct swap. As long as you're not putting down serious power an N/A clutch type, or viscous from the cars listed above will work fine. I'd aim for a clutch type, they engage better than a viscous.
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You're wrong, stop giving mis-information.
All the info for the OP's question can be found in the FAQ.
To correct the info though.
Any NA LSD will be a direct swap for you.
A 4.3 viscous from a GTUs, all the other S5 N/A LSD's were 4.1 viscous, but they were only optional. The GTUs was the only S5 N/A that came standard with an LSD.
Or a clutch type from any S4 N/A GTU(Has to be an S4 GTU), Sport, or GXL.
A turbo diff as stated above, will not be a direct swap. As long as you're not putting down serious power an N/A clutch type, or viscous from the cars listed above will work fine. I'd aim for a clutch type, they engage better than a viscous.
All the info for the OP's question can be found in the FAQ.
To correct the info though.
Any NA LSD will be a direct swap for you.
A 4.3 viscous from a GTUs, all the other S5 N/A LSD's were 4.1 viscous, but they were only optional. The GTUs was the only S5 N/A that came standard with an LSD.
Or a clutch type from any S4 N/A GTU(Has to be an S4 GTU), Sport, or GXL.
A turbo diff as stated above, will not be a direct swap. As long as you're not putting down serious power an N/A clutch type, or viscous from the cars listed above will work fine. I'd aim for a clutch type, they engage better than a viscous.
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Guys, have a quick Q.
Discussing swapping a FB LSD into a FC pumpkin with another person. Does the FB unit just bolt in? Output shafts, ect, they just match-up? Is it a complete R&R affair?
Discussing swapping a FB LSD into a FC pumpkin with another person. Does the FB unit just bolt in? Output shafts, ect, they just match-up? Is it a complete R&R affair?
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I think I have heard rumors of a few oddball '91 NAs that allegedly came from the factory with LSD, but I've never seen any actual proof of this.
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Guys, might have a lead on a 86-88 GXL clutchie. When I inspect the unit, how can I ascertain limited-slip functionality? Will the output shafts be prevented from rotating in opposite directions, or will turning the driveshaft input while holding one of the outputs still want to move both axle stubs?
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