StevoD Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 i never changed a diff before is it a bit beyond driveway mechanics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDON Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 so what are the expected other costs once buying this? ie: fitting, any software changes etc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 You won't need any software changes, you would be best to talk to someone like Mark at Abbey for a fitting cost. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 forgot to mention mine is an 03 JDM with viscous LSD so slightly different pumpkin to the others just in case I need a different one to fit in it. If you have the VLSD then there is no difference as far as I'm aware Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted October 21, 2014 Author Share Posted October 21, 2014 are the final ratios the same as oem? i thinks the right term anyway As Keyser says the FD will remain the same but if anyone is interested in a different one let me know we can offer a few options. 1.5 sounds perfect then Interested to know more........... about the FD changes that are available I'll post up some price for FD options Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilscorp Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 forgot to mention mine is an 03 JDM with viscous LSD so slightly different pumpkin to the others just in case I need a different one to fit in it. If you have the VLSD then there is no difference as far as I'm aware OK cool, the only difference I know of is mine does not have the cooling fins on the outside. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 you have to cut down one of the output shafts or use 2 left hand output shafts. Kazz LSD is a good deal only thing I will say these diff make a lot more heat than a viscous diff so any track work will require a rear diff oil cooler kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 o really? kinda puts me a little off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 o really? kinda puts me a little off grrr, me too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark@Abbey m/s Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Little more info; If you use the car as a road car without an extended track work , temps will be okay. More power thou will make more heat. The stock cars viscous diff doesn't make as much heat as a plate type diff. The Diff on a 350Z is tucked up in the rear of the car with very little passing air , even a stock UK car has a cooling duct to help diff temps. We run oil coolers on cars with LSD fitted , switched by a temp switch and we drill the casing to return the cooled oil between the pinon bearing to help cool these bearings. The Kazz diff is an awesome piece of kits the same as we run in the Team Lizard Race 350Z. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 how about for drifting maybe 5-7 minutes every 25-40mins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 (edited) How much would an oil cooler install be? I'm still up for group buy. I just won't do a track day until I'm satisfied that it will run okay. Besides it's coming up to winter so no track days for a while anyway! Edited October 21, 2014 by wmr1980 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 how about for drifting maybe 5-7 minutes every 25-40mins My idea was a combo of drifting and track.... so needing a diff cooler as well is pushing this too far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Guys go for this! I have a 2 way on my car for over a year now and one of the best non power mods I had. Just to be clear the usual advice is 1.5 way for a daily car with light track action and 2way for full track or drift. But I spoke directly to the manufacturer and the 2way is the best all round for any use and you can make it work for daily use by set the locking at 60%. I have driven on both 100% and 60% setup and its night and day. With the correctly oil you can hardly tell there is a plated diff on. Grip and power delivery is awesome and you definitely want to take advantage of this with good tyres and susoension. Wrt temps it's not an issue unless if you are in a race series. If you do 10-20 laps sessions in most UK tracks or 5-10 laps at the ring as I do it's fine. I don't have a diff cooler but I suspect this might change running semi slick or slick tyres as they generate more grip=heat. Finally be prepared to oil service the diff often to keep it in best condition. I change my oil every sub 5k and also found out mineral oil is best. Don't be tempted to go with thicker oil is will just create more heat. Most diff use 75w90 so stick with that. I use motul 90PA. Let the games begin.👠@wasso: with that torque you will get from the LSx you will need this biiishðŸ˜ðŸ˜Ž 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wasso Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 That's why I'm first in the list oh mighty one 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmr1980 Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 I remember your thread GT4 - but also I've always upgraded LSDs on my cars and I completely agree with you WRT to changing the way it drives it is night and day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Guys go for this! I have a 2 way on my car for over a year now and one of the best non power mods I had. Just to be clear the usual advice is 1.5 way for a daily car with light track action and 2way for full track or drift. But I spoke directly to the manufacturer and the 2way is the best all round for any use and you can make it work for daily use by set the locking at 60%. I have driven on both 100% and 60% setup and its night and day. With the correctly oil you can hardly tell there is a plated diff on. Grip and power delivery is awesome and you definitely want to take advantage of this with good tyres and susoension. Wrt temps it's not an issue unless if you are in a race series. If you do 10-20 laps sessions in most UK tracks or 5-10 laps at the ring as I do it's fine. I don't have a diff cooler but I suspect this might change running semi slick or slick tyres as they generate more grip=heat. Finally be prepared to oil service the diff often to keep it in best condition. I change my oil every sub 5k and also found out mineral oil is best. Don't be tempted to go with thicker oil is will just create more heat. Most diff use 75w90 so stick with that. I use motul 90PA. Let the games begin.í ½í± @wasso: with that torque you will get from the LSx you will need this biiishí ½í¸í ½í¸Ž Excellent real world feedback there Bennett thanks, definitely a good point regarding oil changes and using a good quality brand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Guys go for this! I have a 2 way on my car for over a year now and one of the best non power mods I had. Just to be clear the usual advice is 1.5 way for a daily car with light track action and 2way for full track or drift. But I spoke directly to the manufacturer and the 2way is the best all round for any use and you can make it work for daily use by set the locking at 60%. I have driven on both 100% and 60% setup and its night and day. With the correctly oil you can hardly tell there is a plated diff on. Grip and power delivery is awesome and you definitely want to take advantage of this with good tyres and susoension. Wrt temps it's not an issue unless if you are in a race series. If you do 10-20 laps sessions in most UK tracks or 5-10 laps at the ring as I do it's fine. I don't have a diff cooler but I suspect this might change running semi slick or slick tyres as they generate more grip=heat. Finally be prepared to oil service the diff often to keep it in best condition. I change my oil every sub 5k and also found out mineral oil is best. Don't be tempted to go with thicker oil is will just create more heat. Most diff use 75w90 so stick with that. I use motul 90PA. Let the games begin.������ @wasso: with that torque you will get from the LSx you will need this biiish������������ Excellent real world feedback there Bennett thanks, definitely a good point regarding oil changes and using a good quality brand agree, whats the worst that can happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 Will leave this running until Friday then contact everyone regarding payment and delivery times. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted October 22, 2014 Share Posted October 22, 2014 Will leave this running until Friday then contact everyone regarding payment and delivery times. Im away until Tuesday Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted October 22, 2014 Author Share Posted October 22, 2014 No problem Graham just drop me a line when you're back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 So just to confirm this isnt a direct swap to my JDM 03 as wrong 'pumpkin'? and no cooler Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djtimo Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 I soooooo want one of these! Any chance you can do one for cheap in return for "The best company promo film" you'll ever see! Tim. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 So just to confirm this isnt a direct swap to my JDM 03 as wrong 'pumpkin'? and no cooler Steve this will fit your diff no problem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen@Clark Motorsport Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 I soooooo want one of these! Any chance you can do one for cheap in return for "The best company promo film" you'll ever see! Tim. What sort of film? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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