I just installed the nismo lsd. Does anybody know the break in period and proper techniques? Also, do I need to change the oil in the differential after the break in? Any help is much appreciated.

 

I had a Nismo LSD in my car and was told by the Nissan dealer that there was not really a breakin technique (drive as usual), but that the oil should be changed after 500 miles.

 

i thought u are supposed to figure 8 for like 30 minutes going right, and then 30 minutes going left?

 

I was told the same thing for my ATS clutch style diff. They told me it was best for 2 people to take turns doing this and then change the oil afterwards.

 

damn no one told me about breakin in the nismo LSD.. i just put it on and started drifting away.. NICE mod tho best thing i got for my Z.. just to let u know if ur goin to put in on 2 way leave it at 60% if u drive daily.. i had it on 80% and that noise was really gettin to me so i turned it down and it doesnt do it as much.. ive never had it on 1.5 so i wouldnt know.. but i say put it 2 way and 60% should do u GOOD ! i got a vid.. go into driftin on my350z look for my name and look for 350 DRIFT.. thats me with nismo lsd..

 

I just got back from doing 20 right full turns and 20 left full turns and 20 figure eights. I hope the slight wheel spin on sharp turns when you first start out goes away. Other than that I just need to put about 500 more miles on it to start drifting away.

 

with most clutch type lsd.
you must do figure 8's for approx 30 minutes
then change oil
also w/ clutch type lsd
try not to use synthetic oils. Use dino oil only.

 

Auto_RnD,

Thanks for the clarification.

 

^^

whats the justification on Dino oil ?


i've been using full Synthetic on my cusco for awhile.. feels great... just curious thanks--

 

The nismo lsd you just exchange it for your old one? or can you buy it and put it in your base 350z and thats it?

 

How hard is it to change the settings. Can you do it without taking off the cover? Or, do you have to drain oil take off cover to adjust? Please explain.

 

There is not SET break in for the Nismo LSD & there is a post out there already that has like 10 pages with all the different ways that you can do it.

 

I didnt even know that you have to break it in.