LSD...????s
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LSD...????s
So this whole welded diff is not working for me. I dont like the sliding majority of the time thing since im not an all out drifter. So my first question is, can a Turbo II LSD fit into a N/A housing? Can a Turbo II rear end be placed onto an N/A? what would that take? Whats the risk with buying a used LSD, can it be overhauled? Does anyone know of a site that sells rebuild kits(if they exist). Thanks for your time guys! If you can answer any of those questions thanks, if not you dont have to reply.
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TII lsd will not fit in a n/a diff, if u want a n/a diff, either aftermarket or get one off a s4gxl. All s5 lsd are viscous, all s4 lsd are clutch. You can get rebuild kit for both turbo and n/a at mazdatrix.com
You will need to rebuild the lsd most definitely if bought used.
You will need to rebuild the lsd most definitely if bought used.
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You can keep the N/A trans with the T2 diff as you can make the N/A driveshaft work on a turbo pinion flange. Just need to re-index the holes.
Many have done this.
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You can use a helical LSD from a miata, that's what I did. Works great. Although I did drop the rear diff out and took it to pineapple racing and they swapped the insides out for me.
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whoever said that is incorrect. i actually only know for sure that the TIIs were LSD but i have a S5 GXL that is open and the GTU is open, perhaps even the GTUs as well. LSDs were actually more common in the series 4 models.
i could be wrong but if not, the viscous LSDs are junk. as i always peg leg the series 5's into driveways.. perhaps not paying attention the VLSD only locks up at speed, which is just dumb, if those cars did in fact have LSDs, i simply could not tell.
i could be wrong but if not, the viscous LSDs are junk. as i always peg leg the series 5's into driveways.. perhaps not paying attention the VLSD only locks up at speed, which is just dumb, if those cars did in fact have LSDs, i simply could not tell.
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All s5 GTUs and turbo S5 has the viscous lsd. They were the only model to come with LSD.
Viscous lsd sucks for putting hard stress on the lsd unit such as drifting which would overheat the fluid, but in auto x or less stressed races on the drivetrain, it performs well enough, not great.
Viscous lsd sucks for putting hard stress on the lsd unit such as drifting which would overheat the fluid, but in auto x or less stressed races on the drivetrain, it performs well enough, not great.
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ok i dont have an lsd so looks like im taking it to schoold to weld it up. whats the plus and minus of me doing this. my car is tii swap so i mean im just using this till i blow the rear end i just want a good posi burn out not no one peal squal.
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looking like an idiot chirping the tires when taking any slightly tight turns
putting a ton of stress on the rear drivetrain breaking and gaining traction CONSTANTLY
broken components
if the welds are not adequate the rear end may lock up completely(hopefully not on the freeway taking a turn with a family driving behind you) think of someone grabbing your e-brake and jamming it up on you and you cannot release it, don't touch the brakes, let the rears gain as much traction as they possibly can albeit it next to none. unless you lose control then the brakes will be helpful.
upside:
no loss of traction in a straight line due to worn LSD units
can you tell i'm not a big proponent to welding diff's?
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Don't forget that the 3rd member from a late first gen "big axle" LSD (1984-85) will swap into the 86-92 Non-Turbo housings as well.
if i recall correctly 84-88 clutch type 7inch diffs even have the same part Mazda part number.
I know that they do for a fact with Kaaz
If you find a first gen parting out you could get lucky for cheap. Rebuilding these things isn't expensive or difficult.
http://mazdatrix.com/g5.htm
if i recall correctly 84-88 clutch type 7inch diffs even have the same part Mazda part number.
I know that they do for a fact with Kaaz
If you find a first gen parting out you could get lucky for cheap. Rebuilding these things isn't expensive or difficult.
http://mazdatrix.com/g5.htm
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