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Old 04-09-2007, 08:26 PM
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What's LSD ?
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Old 04-09-2007, 08:29 PM
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What's LSD ?
it's a Drug. LSD aka acid , LOL Just kidding. LSD mean Limited Slip Differential
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Old 04-09-2007, 08:33 PM
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LSD=Limited slip differential

It helps the transmission transfer power to whichever drive wheel has better traction vs the stock open differential which transfers power along the path of least resistance, ie the wheel that has started spinning/broken traction or the outside wheel while turning
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i heart my lsd, now if i could finally drive it w/ my turbo id be even happier.

got my clutch/flywheel/pulley/lsd all installed at www.elmhurstscion.com
god bless them.
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So when people say tranny can't hold higher whp resultin in blown tranny after some time is LSD the answer to higher whp engines or it's just something for better traction ?
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to hold more power, you need to upgrade the clutch. the lsd helps more with the launch because it makes sure that power is going to both wheels and not just the wheel with the least traction.
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I should have mine installed w/ my clutch/flywheel - ill post what I think of the upgrade at the end of next week
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Originally Posted by draxcaliber
to hold more power, you need to upgrade the clutch. the lsd helps more with the launch because it makes sure that power is going to both wheels and not just the wheel with the least traction.
and when turning
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Originally Posted by jwaggz82
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to hold more power, you need to upgrade the clutch. the lsd helps more with the launch because it makes sure that power is going to both wheels and not just the wheel with the least traction.
and when turning
or any other time that one of the front tires has less traction than the other.
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Old 04-10-2007, 03:58 AM
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I LOVE my Quaife. Car drives TOTALLY different with it in there both before turbo and I'm sure even more now that it is turbo. 340 WHP and everything running tip top. Upgrading to an Ironman Competition Clutch and Flywheel next week. Woo woo.
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oh don't worry, i hope to have mine in on and installed in early june...one more step on the path to a turbo tc for me...
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singledigitracing in meraville indiana can get a lsd for 1080$
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Old 04-10-2007, 05:06 AM
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thre new turbo kit will be coming out soon,Im runing the prototipe.
they did great job,we useing tubular manifuld,presicion g32 turbo,i love it.
I put 10000 miles on it.
I thing the first 10 kits will sell for 4000$,intercoler and ijectors included.
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Quafe LSD, Clutchmaster Stage 2 clutch, Clutchmasters lightweight flywheel.

No issues, love the LSD, slight "grindy" noise that I have some to like over time.

Running NEOVA 235's on Volk rims, and the car pulls beautifully out of turns.
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Originally Posted by ucyib2papi
i heart my lsd, now if i could finally drive it w/ my turbo id be even happier.

got my clutch/flywheel/pulley/lsd all installed at www.elmhurstscion.com
god bless them.
Can you PM me what it ran for the install?

Thanks-Scott
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Install for me is 500 which includes the install of the flywheel and clutch.........
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Originally Posted by Scott8
Originally Posted by ucyib2papi
i heart my lsd, now if i could finally drive it w/ my turbo id be even happier.

got my clutch/flywheel/pulley/lsd all installed at www.elmhurstscion.com
god bless them.
Can you PM me what it ran for the install?

Thanks-Scott
i could, but ill just tell u here
look at my sig below and guess :D
time for u to hit up a dealer w/ a letter in hand
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Originally Posted by fairladyz541
Install for me is 500 which includes the install of the flywheel and clutch.........
you got one heck of a deal then. A day and a half labor for $500 is great. My trans fluid that I bought was $38 alone.
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Originally Posted by tc4fun4me
No issues, love the LSD, slight "grindy" noise that I have some to like over time.
great .... i was looking for my car to have one more noise. ha.
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