I bought an open diff 2 way for my factory VLSD car

Carlw604 · 12-22-2023, 08:28 PM

Got a great deal on a Tomei 2way. It is the version made for the open diff base models.

My car is a factory VLSD 6MT.

What do I need to make sure they work together? Will I have any issues?

ZStalker505 · 12-27-2023, 11:54 AM

From what I remember it will not work in cars that came with vlsd.

projectpanda · 12-28-2023, 08:03 AM

double check which stub axles the Tomei lsd needs. Open diff stub axles are different lengths than VLSD stub axles.

filip00 · 12-28-2023, 09:33 AM

When I bought an OS Giken LSD for my 6spd manual Z, which had the viscous LSD from factory, I also had to buy an additional axle for the left side of the car, that was slightly shorter than the one that I had in my car. I guess it's something similar for Tomei - just check what exactly you need. Replacing the axle is a non-job, as you need to remove axles from the diff housing anyway when you're installing the LSD, so you'll just replace the axle with the other one.
I suggest you shoot an e-mail to the Tomei distributer and ask them what do you need in addition to the LSD, to make it work with the factory VLSD 6spd car.

12-22-2023, 08:28 PM	#1 (permalink)
Carlw604 Base Member Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Indiana Posts: 60 Drives: 6mt Rep Power: 4	I bought an open diff 2 way for my factory VLSD car Got a great deal on a Tomei 2way. It is the version made for the open diff base models. My car is a factory VLSD 6MT. What do I need to make sure they work together? Will I have any issues?

12-28-2023, 08:03 AM	#3 (permalink)
projectpanda Base Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Atlanta Posts: 133 Drives: 10' G37S White 6MT Rep Power: 9	double check which stub axles the Tomei lsd needs. Open diff stub axles are different lengths than VLSD stub axles. 2011 Nismo#91 likes this. __________________ RHM 75mm TB & ported up/low mani., 3" intakes/velocity stack, Z1 Headers, Motordyne ART pipes, HBP 3.5" exhaust, Tein MonoSport, SPL F/R arms, endlinks, and tie rods , Eibach sways, Z1 rotors F/R, diff bush., subframe collar, Bell Raceworks diff brace

12-28-2023, 09:33 AM	#4 (permalink)
filip00 Track Member Join Date: May 2021 Location: slovenia Posts: 570 Drives: 370z pack Rep Power: 125427	When I bought an OS Giken LSD for my 6spd manual Z, which had the viscous LSD from factory, I also had to buy an additional axle for the left side of the car, that was slightly shorter than the one that I had in my car. I guess it's something similar for Tomei - just check what exactly you need. Replacing the axle is a non-job, as you need to remove axles from the diff housing anyway when you're installing the LSD, so you'll just replace the axle with the other one. I suggest you shoot an e-mail to the Tomei distributer and ask them what do you need in addition to the LSD, to make it work with the factory VLSD 6spd car. Streetlife likes this. __________________ ride epic drive epic

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12-27-2023, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
ZStalker505 Base Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: NM Posts: 191 Drives: 14 SC Nismo Rep Power: 3	From what I remember it will not work in cars that came with vlsd.