Slow boy racing limited slip differential (LSD)

TreeFrog · #1 04-13-2006, 09:02 AM

Okay i recently came accross this
http://www.slowboyracing.com/more.php?id=1241&

Its a limited slip differential from Slow boy racing. Its only an amazing $188! I can't belive it. I know slow boy is a reputable place too right?

I was wondering if this would be any good for my GS-T? How much do you think it would be to install? I know i coudln't pull my tranny and i wouldn't even want to try.

any input would be great
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scottsee · #2 04-13-2006, 10:17 AM

it's simply an insert. If dsmtuner's wasn't down for maitnance (agian) I would post you a link to a wonderfull thread decribing the diffrances.

george536 · #3 04-13-2006, 10:33 AM

yea its just the an insert that goes into your stock differential, and makes both wheels spin (like lsd) i ordered mine a few days ago, its coming in on monday and putting it in on next week so i'll post how i like it.

SLoe · #4 04-13-2006, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by george536

yea its just the an insert that goes into your stock differential, and makes both wheels spin (like lsd) i ordered mine a few days ago, its coming in on monday and putting it in on next week so i'll post how i like it.

Great, I have also been looking at it, but I don't think it will handle the power I intend to put into it.

I would love to hear what you think of it.

george536 · #5 04-13-2006, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by loeman

Great, I have also been looking at it, but I don't think it will handle the power I intend to put into it.

I would love to hear what you think of it.

ill push that bitch till it breaks lol. i heard great things about the sbr insert.

TreeFrog · #6 04-13-2006, 12:34 PM

yeah keep us posted on install. so its not really a limited slip?

george536 · #7 04-13-2006, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by TreeFrog

yeah keep us posted on install. so its not really a limited slip?

well im dropping the tranny, but shop is putting it in for $100. so thats not all that bad.

95_GSX · #8 04-13-2006, 03:25 PM

From what I can tell, its going to act more like a spool than a limited slip.

vanilla gorilla · #9 04-13-2006, 04:31 PM

What is the advantages and disadvantages between a spool and true LSD?

Im really interested to know because I want to throw in something before my cars boosted.

Thor06 · #10 04-13-2006, 08:02 PM

A spool will not allow your wheels to operate independantly. For example, when you go around a corner, stock or LSD, the out side wheel will be spinning faster than the inside one. With a spool, they will be forced to rotate at the same RPM's so turning (especially on asphalt) is very hard. In effect, a spool is a hard core LSD. Spools are virtually unstreetable, unless you have a purpose built <10 second car, I would definately advise against them.

The only thing I have heard about the SBR LSD is that its not a true LSD, I've never heard positive or negatives. However, I think SBR is a good reputable name and I would go for it if I had a FWD.

vanilla gorilla · #11 04-13-2006, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Thor06

A spool will not allow your wheels to operate independantly. For example, when you go around a corner, stock or LSD, the out side wheel will be spinning faster than the inside one. With a spool, they will be forced to rotate at the same RPM's so turning (especially on asphalt) is very hard. In effect, a spool is a hard core LSD. Spools are virtually unstreetable, unless you have a purpose built <10 second car, I would definately advise against them.

The only thing I have heard about the SBR LSD is that its not a true LSD, I've never heard positive or negatives. However, I think SBR is a good reputable name and I would go for it if I had a FWD.

Thanks for the info. I'm going to get an lsd before I go turbo, I guess I will have to check into the SBR. I know quofie and kaaz makes lsd's for my car but they will probably be expensive. I read a good review on someone's website that did a 4g64 buildup and they said that the B&M Phantom grip is pretty good. I dont know.

Nayr747 · #12 04-14-2006, 01:42 AM

Isn't that kind of like having a part-time 4WD truck with a locking diff? If that's true then it seems like this would be very hard on your car. When you tried to turn, the wheels wouldn't be able to turn at different speeds. Here's some helpful info on diffs that explains this. http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm

SLoe · #13 04-14-2006, 03:32 AM

I think this one is intended to work the same as the automatic lockers the 4x4 guys use. "The locker stays locked under most situations, but under low-torque application, allows one wheel or the other to be disconnected from the driveshaft, thus allowing for differential action. When enough torque is applied, the locker engages solidly and regardless of the conditions, you keep moving. The disadvantages are that it can lock and drag tires around a turn."

george536 · #14 04-25-2006, 11:11 AM

well it was installed yesterday by a local shop for 150 bucks. im gonna put on my tranny today, and see if im still a one wheel wonder.

george536 · #15 04-25-2006, 11:24 PM

WORTH EVERY SINGLE PENNY!!!!!

man this thing is awesome. I can feel my car pull forward now instead of going sideways on a launch. dont get me wrong i dont know what a real lsd feels like but damn i think this thing is pretty damn close.

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