Open differentials to factory VLSD

jaedub

Hi guys, I currently own a base 2010 370z with open differentials and I want to swap it with the 2014 factory VLSD for occasional track use.

My questions are:

1.) Will the 2014 VLSD fit on my 2010?

2.) If so, what part do I have to purchase? And where can I purchase it?

Tips and advises are welcome. Thanks!

cdoxp800

1. Yes.

2. By an Aftermarket such as Quaife. It's going to be Way better and cheaper then trying to get a OEM VLSD unless you get a used OEM VLSD, but aftermarket will be WAY better for track use.

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jaedub

I would love to get the quaife but I'm on budget. On top of that, I'm not a serious track person. I would maybe track my car 3-4 times a year. For a person like me, I think a VLSD will just do fine.

But do you know what additional part I need to purchase in order to fit the factory VLSD to my base?

Mike

I think you'll just need one stub axle. Don't know which one though

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bacalhau1669

Why so specific to the 2014 VLSD? If youre on a budget, then just buy a slightly used OEM piece.

jaedub

There is a member in this forum that's selling his almost new VLSD for under $200

critical

after switching to a quaife it felt like i had an open diff the whole time even though I had a VLSD (bought at 40k miles)

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AdamRacer

If you're going to go through all the effort of upgrading your differential its best to save up for an aftermarket one. I've seen many people on this forum talk about how the stock vlsd is not all that it seems to be. I have a base open diff and will be upgrading to quaife soon.

TerribleONE

Have to agree.. if you are going to go through all the work changing it out, I would continue to save for aftermarket as you will get much more for your money.

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L33T Z34

Don't waste your time installing that POS. Just keep saving until you can afford a good LSD and maybe even a lower final drive ring and pinion too. Search, there are a lot of other OEM Nissan parts you will need to buy when the install time comes, like bearings, shims and oil seals.

V8Killer

Mike,

How is your Quaife holding up? I could have swore I read somewhere you were not happy with it?

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Too much to list and a baby shot of nitrous....

Mike

No, I'm not real happy with it, at least not with hoosier A6's. exiting turns on the track when the weight comes off of one wheel, it disengages and slips and the motor revs with no acceleration, kind of like a slipping clutch.

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V8Killer

How long have you had the quaife? Could it be the tires?

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"Punch"

Too much to list and a baby shot of nitrous....

ChrisSlicks

It's just the way that the quaife works, it requires both wheels to be in contact with the ground. Any situation where you have one wheel unloaded (due to sticky tires or bouncing a curb) will cause inside wheel spin like the stock unit. For track junkies a clutch type diff is recommended especially if you are on race tires. The quaife is perfect for street use or occasional track on street tires.

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V8Killer

Ya I'm a little worried I have been reading some threads back and forth. Only track I do is the drag strip.

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"Punch"

Too much to list and a baby shot of nitrous....