How bad will a Open Diff be? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

facesmelt · 12-10-2007, 04:04 PM

I am planning to get my Differential welded at some time, but I want to know if I would be lacking in any way in a street race with an Open Differential.

My friend challenged me to a race in his Auto V8 '94 Mustang with about 245hp at the crank. And I just wanted to know if Open Differentials would make my car any slower or anything in a straight race, I was thinking I would lose traction in the beginning, as it will begin at a standstill.

Thanks ahead of time, I know this is a pretty noob question and it doesn't specifically pertain to the 240sx.

wonkuuzenki · 12-10-2007, 04:05 PM

NO.
Now GTFO.

240trooper · 12-10-2007, 04:06 PM

sorry buddi, if u gotta stock ka ,he'll beat u unless hes a shitty driver , yes lsd is better off the line and around turns .

iROYAL · 12-10-2007, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by facesmelt

I am planning to get my Differential welded at some time, but I want to know if I would be lacking in any way in a street race with an Open Differential.

My friend challenged me to a race in his Auto V8 '94 Mustang with about 245hp at the crank. And I just wanted to know if Open Differentials would make my car any slower or anything in a straight race, I was thinking I would lose traction in the beginning, as it will begin at a standstill.

Thanks ahead of time, I know this is a pretty noob question and it doesn't specifically pertain to the 240sx.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Locking_differential

IBTL

**ThatGuy** · 12-10-2007, 04:11 PM

Common sense rule:

Do not openly discuss ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES on the internet like Street Racing. it makes you look ignorant and foolish.

Common sense rule:

Whatever question you are thinking of, it has likely been asked before. Therefore you should search around before starting a new Thread.

whiterps13 · 12-10-2007, 04:11 PM

You will have a harder time hooking up off the line, but if you cant drive well it wont make a difference anyways. Most likely you will spin one tire and that means wated power. It also depends on street conditions and what RPM's you plan to launch at.

I can tell you right now, your probably going to lose. I raced my bolt on KA (I/H/E with sticky tires) against my buddies 5spd GT with only exhuast numerous times at the track, and he was getting me by .2 to .3 seconds in the 1/4 mile every time. Plus, I can drive, and he cant.

And threads about street racing are even gayer than open diffs.

12-10-2007, 04:04 PM	#1
facesmelt Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 9 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	How bad will a Open Diff be? I am planning to get my Differential welded at some time, but I want to know if I would be lacking in any way in a street race with an Open Differential. My friend challenged me to a race in his Auto V8 '94 Mustang with about 245hp at the crank. And I just wanted to know if Open Differentials would make my car any slower or anything in a straight race, I was thinking I would lose traction in the beginning, as it will begin at a standstill. Thanks ahead of time, I know this is a pretty noob question and it doesn't specifically pertain to the 240sx.

12-10-2007, 04:05 PM	#2
wonkuuzenki Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: rio rancho, NM Posts: 312 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	NO. Now GTFO. __________________ *Function. Form.* Step Up Drift Club/Upper Limit!

12-10-2007, 04:06 PM	#3
240trooper Zilvia Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Torrance, California Posts: 791 Trader Rating: (10) Feedback Score: 10 reviews	sorry buddi, if u gotta stock ka ,he'll beat u unless hes a shitty driver , yes lsd is better off the line and around turns . __________________ 2.7L

12-10-2007, 04:11 PM	#5
ThatGuy Admin Asshole Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Retired Age: 45 Posts: 20,394 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: ThatGuy Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Common sense rule: Do not openly discuss ILLEGAL ACTIVITIES on the internet like Street Racing. it makes you look ignorant and foolish. Common sense rule: Whatever question you are thinking of, it has likely been asked before. Therefore you should search around before starting a new Thread. __________________ "Speak softly,..." -Pres. Teddy Roosevelt "Be polite, be professional, ..." -Gen. James Mattis

12-10-2007, 04:11 PM	#6
whiterps13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Illinois Age: 37 Posts: 831 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	You will have a harder time hooking up off the line, but if you cant drive well it wont make a difference anyways. Most likely you will spin one tire and that means wated power. It also depends on street conditions and what RPM's you plan to launch at. I can tell you right now, your probably going to lose. I raced my bolt on KA (I/H/E with sticky tires) against my buddies 5spd GT with only exhuast numerous times at the track, and he was getting me by .2 to .3 seconds in the 1/4 mile every time. Plus, I can drive, and he cant. And threads about street racing are even gayer than open diffs. __________________