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s13bert · 11-25-2009, 02:58 AM

i know this has probably been asked many times but here it goes. is it good to have a welded diff? plz give me advice

i would really appreciate it thanks alot

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ForcedNduction · 11-25-2009, 05:16 AM

Yes this question has been asked many times... all of them with answers
Save money and get your diff welded.

http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/227231...pros-cons.html

s13bert · 11-25-2009, 07:16 PM

hey tnx for the help but to me that seemed to be more pros than cons.....

DataXUnknown · 11-25-2009, 07:41 PM

In basic terms, if you like to drift and are on a really tight budget, a welded diff is good to have. But it will suck if you try and grip the canyons or any grip tracks, also in the rain it's very predictable but slidey. It's fun

s13bert · 11-26-2009, 03:17 AM

but what would be some of the negetives to getting it done, and where would i be able to get one done?????

SochBAT · 11-26-2009, 04:17 AM

any local welding shop. Or hit up Bardabe. He's local-ish? maybe no.

Perris, CA.

Yea. Not.

redline racer510 · 11-26-2009, 08:16 AM

i hope you like to slide is all i got to say.

shiftdrift · 11-26-2009, 09:15 AM

just got my diff welded 2 weeks ago and i love it, it's really not that bad, it just chirps when your pulling into a parking spot or going slow around turns. my car still grips fine around the turns and i love knowing when my car is gonna break lose.

s13bert · 11-26-2009, 01:40 PM

tnx for the advice everyone now i just gotta get paid and ill try to get it done soon.....

s14l0v3r · 12-04-2009, 01:40 AM

Just put my welded diff in on monday. As of now the only cons I know of are chirping and depending on welder/welds, the longevity.

bardabe · 12-04-2009, 02:24 AM

if you decide to go welded diff, let me know

i have yet to have anyone break any of my diffs.

s13bert · 12-04-2009, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bardabe

if you decide to go welded diff, let me know

i have yet to have anyone break any of my diffs.

Thanks I'll let you know when im ready i just hope i get a good check soon.....

s14l0v3r · 12-04-2009, 11:56 PM

Oh yea and more tire wear just don't forget that also.

Rabboni · 12-05-2009, 02:24 AM

In my opinion, you should go out and buy an lsd. Sure it is a bit more expensive now, but all money you save in tires will pay it off. Plus, i just like the way driving my lsd feels compared to a welded diff. Its more comfortable on the street and you still get your wheels to lock when you want them to.

s13bert · 12-05-2009, 04:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rabboni

In my opinion, you should go out and buy an lsd. Sure it is a bit more expensive now, but all money you save in tires will pay it off. Plus, i just like the way driving my lsd feels compared to a welded diff. Its more comfortable on the street and you still get your wheels to lock when you want them to.

how much did you pay your's?

Rabboni · 12-05-2009, 09:37 PM

Came with my car, but when i looked it up it was like 800 bucks. Its a nismo 2 way. if your considering buying one here is a link from a quick Google search:

Nismo 2-way "Street" LSD

There are better ones out there, but for street use i think this one is pretty damn good.

s13bert · 12-05-2009, 10:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rabboni

Came with my car, but when i looked it up it was like 800 bucks. Its a nismo 2 way. if your considering buying one here is a link from a quick Google search:

Nismo 2-way "Street" LSD

There are better ones out there, but for street use i think this one is pretty damn good.

hey thanks for the help i really appreciate it....but that is expensive maybe when i get more money I'll think about that one....

Rabboni · 12-05-2009, 10:08 PM

No prob man. Honestly, if i didnt buy my car with an lsd i would have welded it too. Just thinking that if you had the money that is a more comfortable option.

demonspeed · 12-05-2009, 10:23 PM

Bardabe welded my diff this fri and the ONLY thing that i would consider a 'con' is that i squeal around turns. Ive heard that cheap tires is the reason for this. lol i tried braking my diff all day friday and got nothing lol

Hashiriya415 · 12-05-2009, 10:40 PM

I got a weld diff for sale $100

mxexux · 12-05-2009, 11:17 PM

I hated my welded diff and gave it away. I got a J30 VLSD at the junk yard for 40 bucks and replaced the fluid.

s13bert · 12-06-2009, 03:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxexux

I hated my welded diff and gave it away. I got a J30 VLSD at the junk yard for 40 bucks and replaced the fluid.

so what kind would you suggest i get from the yard or off of what car to save money?

mxexux · 12-06-2009, 03:18 AM

I couldn't suggest any for drifting since I don't drift. But If you want a viscous LSD from the junk yard J30 diffs are straight bolt on if it is a '95 or newer (the older ones have 5 bolt stubs which would need to be changed to go into your car). Also I think the Z32 diffs will bolt on, but I think you just need to swap out the rear covers. If you are really thinking about doing this I would highly suggest researching because I know for sure that there are a few good threads about it somewhere on these forums.

s13bert · 12-06-2009, 03:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mxexux

I couldn't suggest any for drifting since I don't drift. But If you want a viscous LSD from the junk yard J30 diffs are straight bolt on if it is a '95 or newer (the older ones have 5 bolt stubs which would need to be changed to go into your car). Also I think the Z32 diffs will bolt on, but I think you just need to swap out the rear covers. If you are really thinking about doing this I would highly suggest researching because I know for sure that there are a few good threads about it somewhere on these forums.

hey thanks i appreciate the advice you are giving me...and i will do some research because i am trying to save money...

warauto · 12-07-2009, 09:52 PM

Welded diff sucks, When you get a j30, get the 6 bolt and you have to get the abs driveshaft from a 240sx, It is a little bit shorter. The j30 diff is a little bit longer than your stock and the abs driveshaft will compensate for the length of the diff. Driving impression is alot better, than a welded diff. The 2 wheels spin simultaneousely so don't think you can try autocrossing or going hard into a corner...you will end up dead or even worse you car could be totaled.

J30 diffs aren't for everyone especially a stock ka...its perfect for boosted cars. You see the difference in the rpm, its smoother and less strained....meaning your car doesn't race the fuck out at 80 mph.

300zx are just like j30's exept they only come in 5 bolt, and you would need the 6 bolt output shafts or change both axles.

11-25-2009, 02:58 AM	#1
s13bert Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fontana Posts: 1,146 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	differential question i know this has probably been asked many times but here it goes. is it good to have a welded diff? plz give me advice i would really appreciate it thanks alot.....

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bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 35 Posts: 4,719 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	if you decide to go welded diff, let me know i have yet to have anyone break any of my diffs. __________________ Review Thread

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11-25-2009, 05:16 AM	#2
ForcedNduction Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phx Az Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes this question has been asked many times... all of them with answers Save money and get your diff welded. http://zilvia.net/f/tech-talk/227231...pros-cons.html

11-25-2009, 07:16 PM	#3
s13bert Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fontana Posts: 1,146 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	hey tnx for the help but to me that seemed to be more pros than cons.....

11-25-2009, 07:41 PM	#4
DataXUnknown Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Age: 35 Posts: 2,934 Trader Rating: (30) Rides Gallery: DataXUnknown Feedback Score: 30 reviews	In basic terms, if you like to drift and are on a really tight budget, a welded diff is good to have. But it will suck if you try and grip the canyons or any grip tracks, also in the rain it's very predictable but slidey. It's fun

11-26-2009, 03:17 AM	#5
s13bert Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fontana Posts: 1,146 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	but what would be some of the negetives to getting it done, and where would i be able to get one done?????

11-26-2009, 04:17 AM	#6
SochBAT Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Abilene, TX Age: 39 Posts: 6,428 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: SochBAT Feedback Score: 9 reviews	any local welding shop. Or hit up Bardabe. He's local-ish? maybe no. Perris, CA. Yea. Not.

11-26-2009, 08:16 AM	#7
redline racer510 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: EARFF(earth for you idiots) Posts: 1,072 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	i hope you like to slide is all i got to say.

11-26-2009, 09:15 AM	#8
shiftdrift Nissanaholic! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: indiana Age: 34 Posts: 2,242 Trader Rating: (42) Feedback Score: 42 reviews	just got my diff welded 2 weeks ago and i love it, it's really not that bad, it just chirps when your pulling into a parking spot or going slow around turns. my car still grips fine around the turns and i love knowing when my car is gonna break lose.

11-26-2009, 01:40 PM	#9
s13bert Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: fontana Posts: 1,146 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	tnx for the advice everyone now i just gotta get paid and ill try to get it done soon.....

12-04-2009, 01:40 AM	#10
s14l0v3r Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magnolia, DE Age: 35 Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	Just put my welded diff in on monday. As of now the only cons I know of are chirping and depending on welder/welds, the longevity.

12-04-2009, 11:56 PM	#13
s14l0v3r Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Magnolia, DE Age: 35 Posts: 242 Trader Rating: (25) Feedback Score: 25 reviews	Oh yea and more tire wear just don't forget that also.

12-05-2009, 02:24 AM	#14
Rabboni Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 230 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In my opinion, you should go out and buy an lsd. Sure it is a bit more expensive now, but all money you save in tires will pay it off. Plus, i just like the way driving my lsd feels compared to a welded diff. Its more comfortable on the street and you still get your wheels to lock when you want them to.

12-05-2009, 09:37 PM	#16
Rabboni Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 230 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Came with my car, but when i looked it up it was like 800 bucks. Its a nismo 2 way. if your considering buying one here is a link from a quick Google search: Nismo 2-way "Street" LSD There are better ones out there, but for street use i think this one is pretty damn good.

12-05-2009, 10:08 PM	#18
Rabboni Zilvia Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Fairfield, CA Posts: 230 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	No prob man. Honestly, if i didnt buy my car with an lsd i would have welded it too. Just thinking that if you had the money that is a more comfortable option.

12-05-2009, 10:23 PM	#19
demonspeed Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Olympia, Wa Age: 39 Posts: 506 Trader Rating: (2) Feedback Score: 2 reviews	Bardabe welded my diff this fri and the ONLY thing that i would consider a 'con' is that i squeal around turns. Ive heard that cheap tires is the reason for this. lol i tried braking my diff all day friday and got nothing lol

12-05-2009, 10:40 PM	#20
Hashiriya415 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: San Francisco Age: 37 Posts: 1,007 Trader Rating: (22) Feedback Score: 22 reviews	I got a weld diff for sale $100

12-05-2009, 11:17 PM	#21
mxexux Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal 949 Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I hated my welded diff and gave it away. I got a J30 VLSD at the junk yard for 40 bucks and replaced the fluid.

12-06-2009, 03:18 AM	#23
mxexux Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: SoCal 949 Posts: 363 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I couldn't suggest any for drifting since I don't drift. But If you want a viscous LSD from the junk yard J30 diffs are straight bolt on if it is a '95 or newer (the older ones have 5 bolt stubs which would need to be changed to go into your car). Also I think the Z32 diffs will bolt on, but I think you just need to swap out the rear covers. If you are really thinking about doing this I would highly suggest researching because I know for sure that there are a few good threads about it somewhere on these forums.

12-07-2009, 09:52 PM	#25
warauto Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GA Posts: 633 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	Welded diff sucks, When you get a j30, get the 6 bolt and you have to get the abs driveshaft from a 240sx, It is a little bit shorter. The j30 diff is a little bit longer than your stock and the abs driveshaft will compensate for the length of the diff. Driving impression is alot better, than a welded diff. The 2 wheels spin simultaneousely so don't think you can try autocrossing or going hard into a corner...you will end up dead or even worse you car could be totaled. J30 diffs aren't for everyone especially a stock ka...its perfect for boosted cars. You see the difference in the rpm, its smoother and less strained....meaning your car doesn't race the fuck out at 80 mph. 300zx are just like j30's exept they only come in 5 bolt, and you would need the 6 bolt output shafts or change both axles.