after searching for a used OEM lsd, i think im gonig to get a aftermarket one, but i dont want too much chattering, does anyone one have any personal experience witht he nismo? Thanks

 

Nismo is all chatter no play, but only when turning slow.

 

i was looking at it. everybody said it made quite a bit of noise though. ive sided on a Cusco RS instead, everybody said it performs well but is quiet too.

 

I have Quaife smooth like butter

 

it shows you live in P-Town CA, Where is that, PATTERSON?

 

I have the Carbonetics... it does not chatter.

The Quaife is gear driven and should not chatter either.

 

I live in Pomona, my uncle and i did the install since its a drop in onto a base Z...i wasn't about to pay a shop $400 labor charge

 

I have the quaife also...and I agree...no chatter and "smooth like butter"

if you do decide on the quaife..try calling Project Imports for a quote..they're listed on the Southern California shops thread in the regional section...they're prices should be quite lower than most vendors on here

 

Quaife atb.

 

I autocross with the Quafe and yes, it's smooth, quiet, and oh so effective.

 

using the carbon ATS and i love it...

 

Quaife ATB... FTW.

 

Sounds like you would need to get the nismo lsd kit anyways, just because you would have to buy the hubs and everything else to make an aftermarket lsd work on a non lsd equipped car. If money isn't a problem, the most quiet is the quaife or ats carbon. Next i think would be the cusco rs for smoother engagement, then the total clutch types like kaaz, os giken, cusco mz which is a nismo. Some of these companies, i think os giken makes a carbon clutch type now too, but they are pricey. All clutch types make some noise at some point, a clunk, some grinding, grabbing at slow turn corners. After a break in period for the lsd, change out the oil with synthetic and add some lsd friction modifier (you can get it at any auto parts store), it really helps in reducing a lot of the noise, but you'll always have some noise, it's just the way clutch types work.

 

If the OP has a base model then as DRELOC stated the Quaife is a direct drop in and does not require the different axle stubs. If the OP wants the Nismo, Carbon ATS, Cusco or any other LSD then yes he will need some additional parts.

 

not really accurate

Quaife and NISMO are drop ins for a base model car (NISMO includes output shafts)

Cusco, ATS, etc are drop ins for cars wtih factory viscous

Any diff can be installed in any manual trans car - some might need additional parts, some will not

 

I was under the impression that the ATS/Carbonetic differential was a direct drop in for the base model.

 

Nismo is drop in for any 350 because it includes the stubs.

 

Thanks, didn't know that...

For the OP, here's a good writeup on diffs from 350ztech if he hasn't decided yet.

http://www.*********.com/zwiki/Part:..._Differentials

dang they blocked it, it was 3 5 0 z - t e c h without the space hehe

 

I really want one!!

 

Yeah, I have added to the number of people with noisy LSDs because I have the Nismo. It is quiet to begin with, but quickly can burn the oil. I use Motul 90PA and it makes the diff very quiet. Having a chatter just makes your feet more sensitive to torque application along the drive shaft. The more torque, the more lock-up.