Adding OEM LSD to a Touring

christian370z · 07-27-2010, 08:12 PM

I have a 370Z Touring without the Sport Package. I had plans right from the get go to add my own parts along the way and saving $3,000 to invest in those seemed like a good idea. I have the opportunity to buy a low mileage (<3,000) OEM viscous LSD which would include the pinion gears but I know there are differences between parts within the differential of the non-LSD version.

What all is needed to swap in an OEM LSD into a non-LSD diff?

Thanks!

Red__Zed · 07-28-2010, 03:57 PM

I can't be of any help, but I'm subscribing as I am curious.

christian370z · 07-29-2010, 05:18 PM

Bump for any help! Does anyone know what is needed to go from a non sport package differential to an OEM viscous LSD? Any help is appreciated.

wishihadnav · 07-29-2010, 07:49 PM

probably just the LSD and stub axles..

Cmike2780 · 07-29-2010, 07:52 PM

Curious as well.

wishihadnav · 07-29-2010, 07:56 PM

in all honesty i really dont like the OEM viscous...im not happy with it at all..please go with a good aftermarket LSD like quaife

cossie1600 · 07-29-2010, 08:40 PM

Unless you get it for cheap, I agree it is not worth spending much money for it.

LateralG'z · 07-29-2010, 08:46 PM

I would do better LSD than the OEM one, just a suggestion

Jamaica · 07-29-2010, 09:29 PM

I agree with lateralG'z

christian370z · 07-30-2010, 02:20 AM

I don't think I will ever be a good enough driver to fully utilize or appreciate a real LSD like Quaife or OS Giken and could get an OEM LSD for less than $200. Is it simply not worth it even over a stock open differential?

wishihadnav · 07-30-2010, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by christian370z

I don't think I will ever be a good enough driver to fully utilize or appreciate a real LSD like Quaife or OS Giken and could get an OEM LSD for less than $200. Is it simply not worth it even over a stock open differential?

For me I wouldn't waste any money on it...if you do decide to move on it then you'll probably need the stub axles as well..I haven't looked at mine yet but it probably has conical flanges instead of flat and one might be longer than the other?

tbonesteak · 07-30-2010, 10:54 AM

Under 200 sounds like it's worth it to me.

christian370z · 07-30-2010, 10:58 AM

Thanks Wish, I guess if the stock LSD is not a discernable upgrade over the stock open differential, I will save my money. The only problem is that I am not sure when I would be able to pony up for a real aftermarket LSD but I will take your advice and just wait until I can do it properly.

If I see a stock LSD up for sale under $150, I probably won't be able to resist but I haven't noticed the inside wheel wanting to spin through corners when throttle is applied.

wishihadnav · 07-30-2010, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by christian370z

Thanks Wish, I guess if the stock LSD is not a discernable upgrade over the stock open differential, I will save my money. The only problem is that I am not sure when I would be able to pony up for a real aftermarket LSD but I will take your advice and just wait until I can do it properly.

If I see a stock LSD up for sale under $150, I probably won't be able to resist but I haven't noticed the inside wheel wanting to spin through corners when throttle is applied.

your open diff is actually already designed to accept an aftermarket LSD...id seriously just hold off and save money on a good one..

best of luck

Red__Zed · 07-30-2010, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wishihadnav

your open diff is actually already designed to accept an aftermarket LSD...id seriously just hold off and save money on a good one..

best of luck

recommendations on a good aftermarket LSD?

07-27-2010, 08:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Adding OEM LSD to a Touring I have a 370Z Touring without the Sport Package. I had plans right from the get go to add my own parts along the way and saving $3,000 to invest in those seemed like a good idea. I have the opportunity to buy a low mileage (<3,000) OEM viscous LSD which would include the pinion gears but I know there are differences between parts within the differential of the non-LSD version. What all is needed to swap in an OEM LSD into a non-LSD diff? Thanks!

07-29-2010, 07:52 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cmike2780 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Long Island Posts: 5,059 Drives: slowwww Rep Power: 29	Curious as well. __________________ [09][MB][6-Spd MT][Touring][Stillen Gen III][K&N][Borla CBE][Evo-R] [ArchitTEK Photography]

07-29-2010, 08:46 PM	#8 (permalink)
LateralG'z Track Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 876 Drives: 370z Rep Power: 17	I would do better LSD than the OEM one, just a suggestion __________________ 2010 Mag Black, 6MT,

07-30-2010, 10:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Thanks Wish, I guess if the stock LSD is not a discernable upgrade over the stock open differential, I will save my money. The only problem is that I am not sure when I would be able to pony up for a real aftermarket LSD but I will take your advice and just wait until I can do it properly. If I see a stock LSD up for sale under $150, I probably won't be able to resist but I haven't noticed the inside wheel wanting to spin through corners when throttle is applied. Last edited by christian370z; 07-30-2010 at 11:00 AM.

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07-28-2010, 03:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
Red__Zed A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: window seat Posts: 28,940 Drives: Mostly on two wheels Rep Power: 120	I can't be of any help, but I'm subscribing as I am curious.

07-29-2010, 05:18 PM	#3 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	Bump for any help! Does anyone know what is needed to go from a non sport package differential to an OEM viscous LSD? Any help is appreciated.

07-29-2010, 07:49 PM	#4 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	probably just the LSD and stub axles..

07-29-2010, 07:56 PM	#6 (permalink)
wishihadnav A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: 90090 Posts: 1,851 Drives: Force Fed Nismo Rep Power: 184	in all honesty i really dont like the OEM viscous...im not happy with it at all..please go with a good aftermarket LSD like quaife

07-29-2010, 08:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 30	Unless you get it for cheap, I agree it is not worth spending much money for it.

07-29-2010, 09:29 PM	#9 (permalink)
Jamaica A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 15,362 Drives: Under boost Rep Power: 73	I agree with lateralG'z

07-30-2010, 02:20 AM	#10 (permalink)
christian370z A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Newport Beach Posts: 3,900 Drives: 2010 370Z/Saab 900se Rep Power: 432	I don't think I will ever be a good enough driver to fully utilize or appreciate a real LSD like Quaife or OS Giken and could get an OEM LSD for less than $200. Is it simply not worth it even over a stock open differential?

07-30-2010, 10:54 AM	#12 (permalink)
tbonesteak Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Socal Posts: 914 Drives: MY09 MB 6MT Rep Power: 375	Under 200 sounds like it's worth it to me.