Will an FD LSD fit an FC???
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Will an FD LSD fit an FC???
I am just wondering because maybe it will be cheaper to buy a used FD LSD that to rebuild my S4 LSD. So will it fit in to my car. And also what is the difference between an FD and FC LSD??
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from what i understand, the Torsen diff unit in a FD rear end can be installed into the FC diff housing, you can't simply swap the whole rear tho.
I am definately looking forward to doing this myself.
if i am wrong please lemme know
I am definately looking forward to doing this myself.
if i am wrong please lemme know
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the difference between a clutch diff and a torsen diff is the following:
torsens distribute torque to each wheel by means of a geared mechanism, and the distribution is instantaneous-- in other words, if something happens midcorner, it will not react in half a second or a second, it will be instant.
clutch type diffs distribute torque by means of metal clutch plates that contact with each other. there is a slight time delay for this reaction to take place, so it's not as smooth as a torsen. for road racing, torsen is considered much better, but clutch types are considered much stronger for dragging. from what I understand, clutch diffs wear out much easier than torsens, which can only wear out really by breaking.
viscous diffs are the worst, they are the slowest to react by far and are only really useful for snow/ice conditions, stock cars, etc.
torsens distribute torque to each wheel by means of a geared mechanism, and the distribution is instantaneous-- in other words, if something happens midcorner, it will not react in half a second or a second, it will be instant.
clutch type diffs distribute torque by means of metal clutch plates that contact with each other. there is a slight time delay for this reaction to take place, so it's not as smooth as a torsen. for road racing, torsen is considered much better, but clutch types are considered much stronger for dragging. from what I understand, clutch diffs wear out much easier than torsens, which can only wear out really by breaking.
viscous diffs are the worst, they are the slowest to react by far and are only really useful for snow/ice conditions, stock cars, etc.
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94+ had the torsen LSD, the 1.8 miatas. And not all of them did. From what I understand, if it is a 5-speed and has cruise control, it should have a LSD. Other than that you may have to do a vin check and get the factroy options to know for sure. I heard this from the guys at www.miataforum.com
*edit*- Also, what all in involved in swapping a LSD unit? Can you just crack open the case, pull it out, put a new one in, then close it back up?? I searched for a write-up and couldnt find anything...
*edit*- Also, what all in involved in swapping a LSD unit? Can you just crack open the case, pull it out, put a new one in, then close it back up?? I searched for a write-up and couldnt find anything...
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