LSD. how much can it help on my time?
intelligence27
01-14-2004, 04:40 AM
OK guys how much of a diffrent ball game is having an LSD on the car. i know i helps with take off and traction but how much more HP can u put on the car and by how much can ur 1/4 times improve? tanx for the inside all u DSM geniouses out there. oh and u have any more comments on LSD ill love to hear them tanx.
Diplomat
01-14-2004, 05:39 PM
If you're simply interested in getting lower quarter mile ET's, you might check with a local transmission repair shop and ask them how much they want for shimming your OE differential (don't expect a warranty). A buddy of mine had this done to his Civic, essentially converting it to posi-traction. This is the cheap and dirty method. :icon16: Yeehaw!
For those of us who like to go fast AND turn the wheel, I would suggest a clutch-type limited slip differential as opposed to the gear operated [Torsen] style. Marco Passante of Magnus Motorsports wrote an entertaining article (http://www.teamnabr.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=1) in favor of the clutch type. You might want to take a peek at it.
I know this doesn't answer your question, but maybe it'll help you decide when it comes time to buy.
For those of us who like to go fast AND turn the wheel, I would suggest a clutch-type limited slip differential as opposed to the gear operated [Torsen] style. Marco Passante of Magnus Motorsports wrote an entertaining article (http://www.teamnabr.com/modules.php?name=Reviews&rop=showcontent&id=1) in favor of the clutch type. You might want to take a peek at it.
I know this doesn't answer your question, but maybe it'll help you decide when it comes time to buy.
intelligence27
01-15-2004, 02:42 AM
Yeah tanx a billion bro!
1qwik4
01-15-2004, 06:51 AM
I was thinking about going with the B&M LSD or perhaps the shimming of OE differentials (must research this more first). But if intelligence27 or anyone including myself goes with one of these options, it would make a good write up for a post. Just to educate future dsmers
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