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Old May 31, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by l2iceman
Wasn't there a vendor here that is offering front 4 piston set up?
yeap he was asking 550$ local pick up on LA area..
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Old May 31, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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I vote LSD.

Quaife seems to make a solid LSD, but beware, there is no lifetime warranty that they advertise. It is "not valid in the United States." And they seem to send out units with wrong size components that do not fit your exact dif.

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-...d-install.html

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-...-problems.html

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Old May 31, 2013 | 02:45 PM
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I saw 4 piston front wilwoods on ebay and revolutionbrake, I thought the calipers can fit any models as long as the bracket is installed for that specific vehicle
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Old May 31, 2013 | 02:52 PM
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Best single mod I did was the quaife & 4.083 FD.

I'll be offering mine for sale/trade shortly.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 03:00 PM
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Originally Posted by labelworkshop75
I vote LSD.

Quaife seems to make a solid LSD, but beware, there is no lifetime warranty that they advertise. It is "not valid in the United States." And they seem to send out units with wrong size components that do not fit your exact dif.

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-...ll-issues.html

https://my350z.com/forum/engine-and-...-problems.html
yeah I heard about that, I'm gonna do some more research, don't really want a clutch type diff tho.. I'm gonna leave brake system alone I until I build the engine or LS swap..
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Old May 31, 2013 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by e30cabrio
Best single mod I did was the quaife & 4.083 FD.

I'll be offering mine for sale/trade shortly.
then I might just wait.. haha
I don't know about the 4.08s since I'm on boost. but we'll see.
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Old May 31, 2013 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by e30cabrio
Best single mod I did was the quaife & 4.083 FD.

I'll be offering mine for sale/trade shortly.
Oh man, been looking for this
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Old May 31, 2013 | 03:43 PM
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I have the Quaife installed on my car. Definitely the most "felt" mod i've done. Right next to that is the South Bend Clutch/flywheel. If you're wanting fantastic traction in a straight line and great grip during turns, get the Quaife. You won't be disappointed.

2nd thing...if you're using much more than 8lbs of boost you wouldn't want to go much higher in gearing as your shifting will have to be much faster, the rpms would revv like crazy. Though your acceleration would improve as well. There's always a give and take. Good luck on your decisions!
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Old Jun 1, 2013 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Calinismo350z
yeap he was asking 550$ local pick up on LA area..
The vendor I mentioned is JGY motorsports. They're offering a 4 piston front bbk for $899 shipped:

https://my350z.com/forum/engine/5709...delivered.html


Anyway, like everyone here, I'd say go with the LSD for what you're using it for.
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Calinismo350z
yeap he was asking 550$ local pick up on LA area..

What vendor is this?
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Old Jun 2, 2013 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by stuartc323
What vendor is this?
I would not run that, they are wilwood parts pieced together for an inferiour combo. Look into the kits TCE Brakes sells. They are factory Wilwood kits designed by Wilwood to work on the Z. He does offer 1 non factory kit for the Z, but TCE really knows their stuff. All else fails, before you buy a Wilwood kit of any kind, call TCE and talk to Todd, he will set you in the right direction.
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Old Jun 3, 2013 | 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by terrasmak
I would not run that, they are wilwood parts pieced together for an inferiour combo. Look into the kits TCE Brakes sells. They are factory Wilwood kits designed by Wilwood to work on the Z. He does offer 1 non factory kit for the Z, but TCE really knows their stuff. All else fails, before you buy a Wilwood kit of any kind, call TCE and talk to Todd, he will set you in the right direction.

Thanks terra, im def gonna look into that, i want to upgrade to the akebono kit but i keep hearing mixed reviews, so i wll def have to look into this.
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