Which LSD does not chatter?
12-25-2007, 05:32 PM
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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.
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01-11-2008, 10:18 PM
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Originally Posted by DRELOC
I have Quaife 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
01-12-2008, 08:23 AM
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Originally Posted by zyou8er
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
01-12-2008, 10:52 AM
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Originally Posted by islandsnow
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.
01-12-2008, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Corradoslc7
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.
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
01-12-2008, 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Z1 Performance
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
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
01-12-2008, 04:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Corradoslc7
If the OP has a base model then as DRELOC stated the Quaife is a direct drop in.
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
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01-30-2008, 09:18 PM
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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.