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nocturnaldrifter · 01-20-2005, 08:20 PM

I just got a Nismo 2-way LSD (part #3842ORS430). I have the LSD and that is it. Will this fit into my 92 240sx without new sideshafts? If so how hard is the install? Any feedback is much appreciated.

l33tmonkeyman · 01-20-2005, 08:28 PM

did you get the model that is for an open differential or one for a car with a vlsd? the shafts i believe are different lengths between the two models. if you got the right model then it should fit in with no complications.

180sxdrifter · 01-20-2005, 08:40 PM

you didnt get the kit?

its 38420-RS661 for open diff

comes with new seals, new bearings, new cover gasket, and 1.5L of 80W90 Nismo LSD Oil

...and it doesnt require new sideshafts

sideviewcivic · 01-20-2005, 08:48 PM

In case of difficulty understanding on how to install an LSD. see about getting last month's HCI mag, since it covers a very indepth article on dropping a KAAZ lsd in. Don't worry about the differences b/w the kaaz and the nismo lsd. install is the same for both. break-in procedure is the only difference.

-Aaron

nocturnaldrifter · 01-20-2005, 08:52 PM

Yeah that's the problem it's from Japan so I don't know if it is for the VLSD model or for the Open diff model...and I didnt get the kit...I just have the actual LSD and the part number.

180sxdrifter · 01-20-2005, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sideviewcivic

In case of difficulty understanding on how to install an LSD. see about getting last month's HCI mag, since it covers a very indepth article on dropping a KAAZ lsd in. Don't worry about the differences b/w the kaaz and the nismo lsd. install is the same for both. break-in procedure is the only difference.

-Aaron

actually KAAZ's break-in procedure is recommended with all LSD installs, supposedly the Nismo is a drop-in (no break in necessary) but I played it safe since its a special mod

2way LSD

CoasTek240 · 01-20-2005, 09:23 PM

how much are these nismo lsd's running ya?
and how much is that kit?
I've been seeing them on Ebay, and i've also noticed them at private vendors, but never really looked into them until recently...
i wonder if my local nissan dealership would stock them?
anyways.. sorry not meaning to highjack this thread.

nlzmo400r · 01-20-2005, 09:38 PM

It could be for the vlsd model or the open diff model, same thing. The difference is the length of the driveshaft of the ABS model cars, not the differential difference.

nocturnaldrifter · 01-20-2005, 10:10 PM

so it just depends on if the LSD is for ABS or not?

180sxdrifter · 01-20-2005, 11:32 PM

you kno ABS and VLSD come in a package most often with HICAS also

s13irdie2 · 01-20-2005, 11:42 PM

i just put in my kaaz lsd and the install was really easy. theres a thread on the kaaz install and i followed it, and mine worked perfect. just make sure to torque the bolts right especially the ones inside the differential. set the backlash back to stock and youll be fine. if you dont trust yourself, at least take it apart and send the pumpkin to a shop and let them do it. taking it off is super simple. hope this helps.

Biggamehit · 01-21-2005, 08:15 AM

that sounds good. i was about to buy that kit but ran out of money so im trying to find a diff from a j30 ( 95 96 )

JaeTea · 01-21-2005, 11:49 AM

Nocturnal, I believe there are two different Nismo LSD's. When I got mine there were 2 or 3 different part numbers on the manual. I can check when I get home if you have the right one.

I believe there is one where you DO need new sideshafts. That would suck.

PM or email me to remind me to look.

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Originally Posted by CoasTek240

I've been seeing them on Ebay, and i've also noticed them at private vendors, but never really looked into them until recently...

I got mine of off Ebay ridiculously cheap. It was brand new. So check there. I can't imagine ever going back to an open diff. LSD's are soooo much fun.

sideviewcivic · 01-21-2005, 03:05 PM

I have the nismo manual::here are tolerances and instructions:: M12 bolt (98-112 ft-lbs), M13 (130-145 ft-lbs), Bearing cap (65-72 ft-lbs, use threadlocker!!!), standard backlash(normal pitch .13-.18mm, fine pitch .10-.15mm), Rear gear case bolts (1-2 ft-lbs)::: also to note other than RS-500A is states to not use side flanges that came with the car.

01-20-2005, 08:20 PM	#1
nocturnaldrifter Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westchester (In LA), CA Age: 37 Posts: 169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Help with LSD!!! I just got a Nismo 2-way LSD (part #3842ORS430). I have the LSD and that is it. Will this fit into my 92 240sx without new sideshafts? If so how hard is the install? Any feedback is much appreciated. __________________

01-20-2005, 08:52 PM	#5
nocturnaldrifter Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westchester (In LA), CA Age: 37 Posts: 169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah that's the problem it's from Japan so I don't know if it is for the VLSD model or for the Open diff model...and I didnt get the kit...I just have the actual LSD and the part number. __________________

01-20-2005, 09:38 PM	#8
nlzmo400r Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: louisiana Posts: 1,248 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It could be for the vlsd model or the open diff model, same thing. The difference is the length of the driveshaft of the ABS model cars, not the differential difference. __________________ 'my drinking team has a racing problem' [email protected] - gt32 .6bar

01-20-2005, 10:10 PM	#9
nocturnaldrifter Zilvia Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Westchester (In LA), CA Age: 37 Posts: 169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	so it just depends on if the LSD is for ABS or not? __________________

01-20-2005, 11:32 PM	#10
180sxdrifter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NYC Age: 41 Posts: 685 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	you kno ABS and VLSD come in a package most often with HICAS also __________________ Instagram @ikigai.no.jinsei

01-20-2005, 08:28 PM	#2
l33tmonkeyman Zilvia Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Prior Lake, MN Age: 39 Posts: 215 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	did you get the model that is for an open differential or one for a car with a vlsd? the shafts i believe are different lengths between the two models. if you got the right model then it should fit in with no complications.

01-20-2005, 08:40 PM	#3
180sxdrifter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NYC Age: 41 Posts: 685 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	you didnt get the kit? its 38420-RS661 for open diff comes with new seals, new bearings, new cover gasket, and 1.5L of 80W90 Nismo LSD Oil ...and it doesnt require new sideshafts __________________ Instagram @ikigai.no.jinsei

01-20-2005, 08:48 PM	#4
sideviewcivic BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: somewhere north of mexico Age: 40 Posts: 356 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	In case of difficulty understanding on how to install an LSD. see about getting last month's HCI mag, since it covers a very indepth article on dropping a KAAZ lsd in. Don't worry about the differences b/w the kaaz and the nismo lsd. install is the same for both. break-in procedure is the only difference. -Aaron

01-20-2005, 09:23 PM	#7
CoasTek240 Post Whore! Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: VA Age: 40 Posts: 3,034 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	how much are these nismo lsd's running ya? and how much is that kit? I've been seeing them on Ebay, and i've also noticed them at private vendors, but never really looked into them until recently... i wonder if my local nissan dealership would stock them? anyways.. sorry not meaning to highjack this thread.

01-20-2005, 11:42 PM	#11
s13irdie2 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: southern cali Age: 38 Posts: 508 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i just put in my kaaz lsd and the install was really easy. theres a thread on the kaaz install and i followed it, and mine worked perfect. just make sure to torque the bolts right especially the ones inside the differential. set the backlash back to stock and youll be fine. if you dont trust yourself, at least take it apart and send the pumpkin to a shop and let them do it. taking it off is super simple. hope this helps. __________________ 1990 s13 IslandMotorsports, Inc.

01-21-2005, 08:15 AM	#12
Biggamehit Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Misawa Japan Age: 42 Posts: 713 Trader Rating: (11) Feedback Score: 11 reviews	that sounds good. i was about to buy that kit but ran out of money so im trying to find a diff from a j30 ( 95 96 ) __________________ Facebook: Pink Ranger Drift

01-21-2005, 03:05 PM	#14
sideviewcivic BANNED Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: somewhere north of mexico Age: 40 Posts: 356 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the nismo manual::here are tolerances and instructions:: M12 bolt (98-112 ft-lbs), M13 (130-145 ft-lbs), Bearing cap (65-72 ft-lbs, use threadlocker!!!), standard backlash(normal pitch .13-.18mm, fine pitch .10-.15mm), Rear gear case bolts (1-2 ft-lbs)::: also to note other than RS-500A is states to not use side flanges that came with the car.