hey guys.. well i was wondering because tomorrow i'm about to pickup a 05 350z with 8k miles on it.. clean car fax, prior lease.. so i hope it wasn't abused. its a base model so it doesn't come with LSD correct? well i was wondering on how hard is it to add lsd? can i just buy the pumkin and simply do a install? heres the car

http://autos.yahoo.com/usedcars/deta...1wO21vPTM1MFo-

well yea... what should i worry about? i'm a long time nissan fan.. i use to own a 93 nx2000 with a sr20 that would run forever, and now a 02 sentra spec v which i'm trading in for the z.. i heard that the vq motor is one of the best v6 ever made and i hope i wont be dissapointed.. i'm looking forward to your comments.. thanks in advance


-nathanieL

 

Here's a DIY thread on LSD install..

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-drivetrain-and-forced-induction-diy/233536-cusco-rs-and-3-9fd-install.html

.. you be the judge of how difficult it is.

 

You buy a Quaife, it's basically a drop in for the base models. Keyword basicly. I never had a chance to do or see one put in. This is going to be my first mod for the new year. I can't believe I've waited so long. Very well needed mod. Live and learn.

If your worried and are going to spend that amount of money. Pay someone to install for a peace of mind.

 

its easier to just get a whole sealed pumpkin and just switch them out, just bolts...

 

Actually, the Quaife IS a drop-in (for Base-model). About $1400. If you get the Quaife, let us/me know how the install went.

 

It doesn't always work that way.

 

So how do you like the 350Z?

 

what do you mean by drop in? and can the nissan dealer tell you added this? i don't want to void my warranty.

 

For the non-Base Z (that have the VLSD) you have to change some parts, if you wanted to swap for the Quaife. But for the Base-model, the Quaife just drops-in. Note: I'm just reporting my research. I actually emailed the factory in England. Note2: Having said that, even a drop-in/bolt-on part requires skill/experience, especially with a critical part like the differential. Dealer: If your window-motors failed, I'm pretty sure dealer wouldn't notice LSD when fixing windows. But if your tranny failed, or you get rear-axle clicking??? And then they would certainly TRY to void the warranty, if they found the LSD (arguing that it was installed wrong, and caused the problem).

 

nice something I should look into.

 

Overwhelmed with excitement I guess.

 

HolY cheap! 9000 milies? that's cheap wow..

good luck and welcome to Z member

 

sorry for hyjacking the thread but i got a question.......

i have an 07 base model and this weekend im putting in an lsd off an 04 or 05 not sure and i wanted to know if this was a good price to pay for it?? $400$. and the car has 25,000 miles and there parting it out...???????????..

 

IMO you should look around more you can find a touring for the same price or less with a few thousand more miles It's worth it to get the touring