Diff info

[Rx7Rebel]

I've had a look on the forum regarding diffs but came short and some of the posts didnt fully answer my queries. 'I'm interested in upgrading mine however I don't know what I have already lol I read the nismo spec car comes with a 1.5 but im not sure about regular models, whats the difference? I have a UK 313gt and I have not been able to find anything out about the diff so any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

Cheers

 

John-

[Dblock]

I pretty sure the diff on the 350z technically is open and is vicous so works differently to a 1.5 way diff.

[ZMANALEX]

Viscous type if stock:thumbs:

[GT4 Zed]

You've got an LSD which is a viscous type LSD as opposed to the mechanical types.(clutch or gear type. clutch types are more popular)

 

The VLSD is great for general use but becomes overwhelmed on prolonged aggressive track use and if you intend to do drifting then you need a 2way mechanical type LSD or for the perfect track spec car a 1.5 way item. The Quaife ATB LSD (torque biasing)comes highly rated for general use and track work in terms of smooth unobstrusive of operation, life time waranty and zero maintenance.

Most of the others Nismo, ATS cusco are noisy and not smooth and will require maintenance eventually and diff oil change.

 

There are pros and cons for all LSDs and also many sub-variants eg torque sensing or torque biasing etc so you need to identify what you are after or stick with the VLSD.

 

I think most Uk zeds have the VSLD except for the non-GT spec variants(open diffs) but someonne will confirm shortly

[RobPhoboS]

I know we were chatting about the Quaife diff's the other week Bennett, I just wondered which one it is you're likely to go with ?

 

http://www.quaife.co.uk/shop/products/qdf13l

 

http://www.quaife.co.uk/shop/products/qdf11l

 

And is it a case of pull the old one off, sling the new one on ?

[DannyBoy]

I know we were chatting about the Quaife diff's the other week Bennett, I just wondered which one it is you're likely to go with ?

 

http://www.quaife.co...products/qdf13l

 

http://www.quaife.co...products/qdf11l

 

And is it a case of pull the old one off, sling the new one on ?

 

IIRC the quaife units aren't a complete replacement for the stock diff and require some original parts to be re-used. That makes it a job for a gearbox/diff rebuilder as opposed to a bolt-off bolt-on job.

 

DB

[4RE Leather]

I know we were chatting about the Quaife diff's the other week Bennett, I just wondered which one it is you're likely to go with ?

 

http://www.quaife.co...products/qdf13l

 

http://www.quaife.co...products/qdf11l

 

And is it a case of pull the old one off, sling the new one on ?

 

IIRC the quaife units aren't a complete replacement for the stock diff and require some original parts to be re-used. That makes it a job for a gearbox/diff rebuilder as opposed to a bolt-off bolt-on job.

 

DB

 

Quaife is definately a good way to go.

£760 delivered to your door:)

Edited December 5, 2012 by 4RE Leather

[RobPhoboS]

Thanks for the info guys.

For me personally it's something I'd consider doing next year at some point but good to research a wee bit now.

[StevoD]

Can i ask whats makes you feel you need to get a better diff?