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Old Jul 19, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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Does anyone have an idea of what HP gains I can expect from a TRD LSD? I am definately going to invest but I am not sure if TRD is the way to go. I will be honest I don't have any TRD parts on my car because aftermarket seems to more HP and torque, however I am curious. Any help would be appreciated!
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lsd?
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Originally Posted by tc1stgen
Does anyone have an idea of what HP gains I can expect from a TRD LSD? I am definately going to invest but I am not sure if TRD is the way to go. I will be honest I don't have any TRD parts on my car because aftermarket seems to more HP and torque, however I am curious. Any help would be appreciated!
lsd dont add horsepower but gives you better traction..
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LSD = Limited Slip Differential Like Ace says, it gives you grip when you loose traction(simplified way of looking at it). TRD bought the rights from Quaife, its a good LSD
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This thread is awesome.

But I still have to move it.
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Originally Posted by ack154
This thread is awesome.

But I still have to move it.
J/K :D
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 01:23 AM
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Originally Posted by Menace
Originally Posted by ack154
This thread is awesome.

But I still have to move it.
J/K :D
LOL
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 01:55 AM
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Haha horsepower gains from an LSD. Not every mod adds horsepower. hmmm sounds like a new tuner rule...
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At least he doesn't have JDM in his username though...
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Originally Posted by shadow12one
Haha horsepower gains from an LSD. Not every mod adds horsepower. hmmm sounds like a new tuner rule...
that's ok, at least he has to start somewhere.. and at least he didnt ask how much HP gain will a trd oilcap gain..
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^^^ dude, its the trd stickers that add the hp, we ALL know that! DUH!!
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Import Tuner Rule 9: Not every mod adds HP :D
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 02:45 AM
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LOL, like they said it doesn't add power just helps you get off the line and around corners faster. Right now I can't launch really hard to run the drag strip because my tires won't let me since we only have on driving. If I had the LSD then I would get better times because I can launch at higher rpms getting me off the line quicker.
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The OP made me laff. I would have just answered, "Lots".
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wow...must be related to that kid that though the tc was rear-wheel drive.
Old Jul 19, 2007 | 09:43 PM
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We all start somewhere guys... lol... I remember the Solara boards I posted on... everyone wanted a 2JZ swapped into their Solara... (including my newbie self... when I was 19 LOL). We've all come a long way =P

And, technically, it could be said it "adds hp that actually makes it to the ground"
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TRD sells LSD? I thought that stuff was illegal.
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Originally Posted by nig_nig_the_conqueror
TRD sells LSD? I thought that stuff was illegal.
/SMACK
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Originally Posted by nig_nig_the_conqueror
TRD sells LSD? I thought that stuff was illegal.
Old Aug 12, 2007 | 10:39 AM
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does anyone know how much is the LSD + installation?
any ideas?



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