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HOT240SX · 09-21-2002, 08:00 PM

Me and my friend installed a J30 vlsd in my base s14 took us about 2 and 1/2 hrs to install without any problems the piece fit right in so anyone with an S14 you dont have to shorten your driveshaft or change the guts from the j30 unit to your old unit and i feel the difference thank god it wasnt a waste!!!

Roly · 09-21-2002, 08:18 PM

From what year was the VLSD from? also was it just drop the old one and pop in the new pumpkin?

kanekz · 09-21-2002, 09:14 PM

Dang, sounds pretty good.  How much were you bale to get it for?? As Roly mentioned, was it just a pop-in-play installation procedure

HOT240SX · 09-21-2002, 10:54 PM

it was a vlsd from a 95 J30 and yes it was pretty simple just bolt the old one off and bolt the new one in and just zip tie the abs sensor somewhere

HOT240SX · 09-21-2002, 10:55 PM

it was a vlsd from a 95 J30 and yes it was pretty simple just bolt the old one off and bolt the new one in and just zip tie the abs sensor somewhere i got it for 350

KoukiS14 · 09-22-2002, 09:11 AM

Awesome. . I've got a 97 240 LE (hehe no ABS or VLSD) But I've got the 97 J30 VLSD kickin around on my garage floor...  Reason I'm taking so long to install... hehe. . it was missing one of the bushings on the front part of it.  (Where the bolt goes through to mount it to the body) I ordered one, but I'm not sure if it's right... Did you have any problems like that?

Also.... How much and what weight / brand of oil did you use?  Thanks!

-Rob

PabloHoney · 09-22-2002, 11:06 AM

I have done the EXACT same install as HOT240 (same year J30 into a base s14).  Easy as hell eh?  I used Redline 75W90 Gear Oil (synthetic of course).  I wanna try 80W90 next time and see if there is a difference.  I am guessing there isn't gonna be a whole lot different.  Took 1.5 quarts or so.

gabossie · 09-22-2002, 01:08 PM

That's cool, that's the first major thing I want to do to my 95SE, no ABS or LSD. I am hoping I can pick one up at a pick n' pull where I would only pay like $25 for it.

Jim96SC2 · 09-22-2002, 01:13 PM

Anyone know about installs in an S13 chassis?

philipwight · 09-22-2002, 04:48 PM

i did an install on an s13 and it went very good,  i bought the silvia vlsd and half shafts from jspec.com for $420 shipped.  I had to rebuild one of the half shafts and that was easy too.  THe install was pretty simple, email me at [email protected] if you want some pics of it.

09-21-2002, 08:18 PM	#2
Roly Nuclear Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Miami Posts: 360 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	From what year was the VLSD from? also was it just drop the old one and pop in the new pumpkin? __________________ RACECAR spelled backwards still spells RACECAR

09-21-2002, 09:14 PM	#3
kanekz Zilvia Addict Join Date: May 2002 Location: California Posts: 802 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dang, sounds pretty good.  How much were you bale to get it for?? As Roly mentioned, was it just a pop-in-play installation procedure __________________ Blitz!!

09-22-2002, 09:11 AM	#6
KoukiS14 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Indiana Age: 47 Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Awesome. . I've got a 97 240 LE (hehe no ABS or VLSD) But I've got the 97 J30 VLSD kickin around on my garage floor...  Reason I'm taking so long to install... hehe. . it was missing one of the bushings on the front part of it.  (Where the bolt goes through to mount it to the body) I ordered one, but I'm not sure if it's right... Did you have any problems like that? Also.... How much and what weight / brand of oil did you use?  Thanks! -Rob __________________

09-22-2002, 11:06 AM	#7
PabloHoney Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Sioux City/Ames, IA Age: 43 Posts: 54 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have done the EXACT same install as HOT240 (same year J30 into a base s14).  Easy as hell eh?  I used Redline 75W90 Gear Oil (synthetic of course).  I wanna try 80W90 next time and see if there is a difference.  I am guessing there isn't gonna be a whole lot different.  Took 1.5 quarts or so. __________________ '95 240sx 5 spd LSD Front STB Clutchmasters Stage I 5-lug swap Z32 brakes Z32 wheels 225/50 Yokohama AVS ES100 Whiteline Adjustable Rear Anti-sway bar

09-22-2002, 01:13 PM	#9
Jim96SC2 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Long Island, NY Age: 43 Posts: 405 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Anyone know about installs in an S13 chassis? __________________ Swap DONE: 40K Redtop, Greddy Turbo extension, Greddy DP, Greddy V-SPL FMIC, Greddy Hotpipe, HKS SSQV, Koyo Radiator, Toda Ultralight FW, Spec Stage 2 Clutch, ATS 2-way Diff., Rice-Boy Red Air Filter.

09-21-2002, 08:00 PM	#1
HOT240SX Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Me and my friend installed a J30 vlsd in my base s14 took us about 2 and 1/2 hrs to install without any problems the piece fit right in so anyone with an S14 you dont have to shorten your driveshaft or change the guts from the j30 unit to your old unit and i feel the difference thank god it wasnt a waste!!!

09-21-2002, 10:54 PM	#4
HOT240SX Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it was a vlsd from a 95 J30 and yes it was pretty simple just bolt the old one off and bolt the new one in and just zip tie the abs sensor somewhere

09-21-2002, 10:55 PM	#5
HOT240SX Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 40 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	it was a vlsd from a 95 J30 and yes it was pretty simple just bolt the old one off and bolt the new one in and just zip tie the abs sensor somewhere i got it for 350

09-22-2002, 04:48 PM	#10
philipwight Leaky Injector Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 60 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i did an install on an s13 and it went very good,  i bought the silvia vlsd and half shafts from jspec.com for $420 shipped.  I had to rebuild one of the half shafts and that was easy too.  THe install was pretty simple, email me at [email protected] if you want some pics of it. __________________ 1993 Nissan 240sx -KAAZ 2-way -crystal clear H4 upgraded lights -sportline springs-tokico blue struts -(1)JL audio 12w3 in bandpass box-Rockford 500x-Infinity 4x6 -clarion Rdx765Dz head unit