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JasonNagra · 06-12-2003, 02:31 PM

Okay for the past 3 months I have been narrowing down my search for an LSD. I've decided on a 2 way clutch type unit. I am going to purchase either the Tomei T-Trax or the advance unit. I had a few questions about the LSD itslef and the install.

1) With this kit are the sidesahfts 6 bolt or 5 bolt? Also, my 91 S13 is open diff, which half shafts do I need? I am really confused on this topic of sideshafts (are they called axles too??) because I dont understand wether the 5 or 6 bolt difference is a variable with my current halfshafts or wether its variable with the LSD kit. I am SOOO confused.

2) I have been told that the LSD I want will fit in the US spec diff cover (because dousan's SSS fit, and this one is very similar; ruf told me Aaron) however I have also been told that the JDM diff cover is much better to use because it holds a larger capacity for oil and has cooling fins and also that the drain plug faces downward. This is all SOUNDS useful, but is it really necessary???? I plan on tracking the car 1-2 times a month and it is my sole daily driver. I know you have to change the diff oil every 3k miles with this type of LSD, and does that remain true with the USDM diff cover too, or is it more frequent?

Thank you for your help everyone, and sorry for the long post.

JasonNagra · 06-12-2003, 07:02 PM

Anyone???

bonzelite · 06-13-2003, 12:48 AM

i got flamed for posting a thread on VLSD compatability. apparently, people on here want you to search first before asking anything that may actually help others. i guess it is like a hazing.

oh well.

bonzelite · 06-13-2003, 01:03 AM

this may help you start your search:

(http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?threadid=21337)

JasonNagra · 06-13-2003, 01:12 AM

No I searched and I could not find any specifics on the LSD I want. I didn't see to much about the differences in JDM covers too, but apparantley some USDM covers have cooling too.

Dousan_PG · 06-13-2003, 07:42 AM

i was going to reply but then i saw you dissed pink godzira member itsybitsy, so p*ss off.

JasonNagra · 06-13-2003, 01:34 PM

Oh, I geuss I hurt your feelings again Aaron. HAHAHA!!

Dousan_PG · 06-13-2003, 01:35 PM

ya too bad for you
i can answer all your above qs precisely. oh well! haha..i know all about those things. did the leg work.

i know the differences of covers and other rear covers that work
side shafts..dont get my started. i can give the years and what had what.
i know how u use stock shafts w/ aftermarket LSD too

JasonNagra · 06-13-2003, 01:38 PM

It's okay Aaron. See ya Sunday.

Dousan_PG · 06-13-2003, 01:40 PM

ok. you have fun on sunday.

wpayne · 06-14-2003, 12:31 PM

Hey whatsup aaron? I need some help finding the right output shafts from a vlsd for my open diff. Is it both left or both right? And it doesn't matter if it's a japanese vlsd output shaft for a US open dif does it? Sorry to rob this thread, hehe! Thanks!

JasonNagra · 06-14-2003, 02:17 PM

You need both left.

Night Slide Josh · 06-14-2003, 04:05 PM

www.dgtrials.com
they sell ats diffs for a great price..
and they fit right in
=)

wpayne · 06-14-2003, 08:01 PM

thanks jason!

JasonNagra · 06-15-2003, 12:49 AM

You got it. I do research and have no problem helping others who ask in a decent manner. Some people, maybe with the name that starts with "dou" and ends with "san" are just

's.

Dousan_PG · 06-15-2003, 01:04 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by JasonNagra
You got it. I do research and have no problem helping others who ask in a decent manner. Some people, maybe with the name that starts with "dou" and ends with "san" are just 's.

thats right you f'in idiot. espeically to YOU. deal with it.

wpayne, ill email you some info on it. make sur eyou get the right stuff over there. i'll send it monday though, because of drift event tomorrow. peace. you got my other emails right? werrrrd. c u soon i hope! drop by when you get back!

wpayne · 06-15-2003, 01:45 AM

cool! hope to hear from you soon!

06-12-2003, 02:31 PM	#1
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	LSD Technicalities Okay for the past 3 months I have been narrowing down my search for an LSD. I've decided on a 2 way clutch type unit. I am going to purchase either the Tomei T-Trax or the advance unit. I had a few questions about the LSD itslef and the install. 1) With this kit are the sidesahfts 6 bolt or 5 bolt? Also, my 91 S13 is open diff, which half shafts do I need? I am really confused on this topic of sideshafts (are they called axles too??) because I dont understand wether the 5 or 6 bolt difference is a variable with my current halfshafts or wether its variable with the LSD kit. I am SOOO confused. 2) I have been told that the LSD I want will fit in the US spec diff cover (because dousan's SSS fit, and this one is very similar; ruf told me Aaron) however I have also been told that the JDM diff cover is much better to use because it holds a larger capacity for oil and has cooling fins and also that the drain plug faces downward. This is all SOUNDS useful, but is it really necessary???? I plan on tracking the car 1-2 times a month and it is my sole daily driver. I know you have to change the diff oil every 3k miles with this type of LSD, and does that remain true with the USDM diff cover too, or is it more frequent? Thank you for your help everyone, and sorry for the long post. __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

06-12-2003, 07:02 PM	#2
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone??? __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

06-13-2003, 01:03 AM	#4
bonzelite Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: los angeles Posts: 58 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	start of the journey this may help you start your search: (http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?threadid=21337)

06-13-2003, 01:12 AM	#5
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No I searched and I could not find any specifics on the LSD I want. I didn't see to much about the differences in JDM covers too, but apparantley some USDM covers have cooling too. __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

06-13-2003, 07:42 AM	#6
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	i was going to reply but then i saw you dissed pink godzira member itsybitsy, so p*ss off. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

06-13-2003, 12:48 AM	#3
bonzelite Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: los angeles Posts: 58 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i got flamed for posting a thread on VLSD compatability. apparently, people on here want you to search first before asking anything that may actually help others. i guess it is like a hazing. oh well.

06-13-2003, 01:34 PM	#7
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Oh, I geuss I hurt your feelings again Aaron. HAHAHA!! __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

06-13-2003, 01:35 PM	#8
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	ya too bad for you i can answer all your above qs precisely. oh well! haha..i know all about those things. did the leg work. i know the differences of covers and other rear covers that work side shafts..dont get my started. i can give the years and what had what. i know how u use stock shafts w/ aftermarket LSD too __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

06-13-2003, 01:38 PM	#9
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It's okay Aaron. See ya Sunday. __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

06-13-2003, 01:40 PM	#10
Dousan_PG Post Whore! Join Date: May 2002 Location: Orange County, California Age: 46 Posts: 16,640 Trader Rating: (23) Rides Gallery: Dousan_PG Feedback Score: 23 reviews	ok. you have fun on sunday. __________________ Aaron Pink GodziRa www.geocities.com/pink_godzira

06-14-2003, 12:31 PM	#11
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey whatsup aaron? I need some help finding the right output shafts from a vlsd for my open diff. Is it both left or both right? And it doesn't matter if it's a japanese vlsd output shaft for a US open dif does it? Sorry to rob this thread, hehe! Thanks! __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB

06-14-2003, 02:17 PM	#12
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You need both left. __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

06-14-2003, 04:05 PM	#13
Night Slide Josh Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: NJ Posts: 39 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	www.dgtrials.com they sell ats diffs for a great price.. and they fit right in =)

06-14-2003, 08:01 PM	#14
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	thanks jason! __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB

06-15-2003, 12:49 AM	#15
JasonNagra Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Long Beach Posts: 1,349 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	You got it. I do research and have no problem helping others who ask in a decent manner. Some people, maybe with the name that starts with "dou" and ends with "san" are just 's. __________________ http://www.imagestation.com/picture/...f/f9dc7664.jpg Edit: check your link.

06-15-2003, 01:45 AM	#17
wpayne Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Okinawa, Japan + Azusa, CA Posts: 563 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	cool! hope to hear from you soon! __________________ Too many people use cars as an extension of their PENIS and they make me sick. A car is to get you from point A to point B or for motorsports. Not revving around town at stop lights. Check out my mods!: 50,000watt super amp and JDM lights!! Yeah right... S13 Silvia K's I got for free (I'm in japan now)!! Woot woot! '99 25GT-T Skyline (I don't want to list all the parts) http://welcome.to/skylinegtr '92 240sx HB