Jeff@Performance

So here's another project for my car.

Jeff@Performance

THE REVIEW:
This thing is nice. It comes with everything you need to install and made it real easy. As usual with my car we seem to take things one step too far. The diff is adjustable to 60%, 80% and 100% lock up. I went with 80%. The car is VERY stable when you floor it around a corner and hooks up great. Problem is with the lock up set where it is, in normal driving you go around a corner and it drags the outer tire and the car jumps around a bit. Plus it makes some popping noise's as it locks and releases. With spirited driving it can't be beat!! You have to remember to ALWAY's turn off the traction control or else the light is constantly going on and off when your driving around. Overall I'm very happy with it, but we're going to take the rear cover off and re-adjust it to 60%. The nice thing is we don't have to disassemble the diff to change the setting.

jritoli

Is this an in stock item.....

35ounces

iTrader: (5)

Jeff, Just wondering which model Z did you start with ?

Jeff@Performance

Jack!! How's stuff!! Haven't spoke to you in a while. Yes, we have them in stock. Trying not to use this space to sell , but for review. I'll send you a PM.

Jeff@Performance

I have the enthusiast model. Needed cruise control or I would have bought the base model since we have disassembled so much of this car already.

Chebosto

iTrader: (43)

Jeff-

im a noobie when it comes to Diffs- how much 'better' per say is this over the VLSD that comes in the track and other models... will the nismo lsd be able to handle 4xx hp+?

lookin' good man--

--cheston

Jeff@Performance

It's a huge difference. The LSD that is stock still allows one or the other tire to move a bit. This Nismo like the Cusco unit will lock up solid and doesn't unlock until you lift. It was a bit strange getting used to the feel of driving the car, but I also put in a clutch that isn't very forgiving. 4xx + hp is no problem from what I'm told by Nissan, and I believe it. Come by the dealer and drive the car anytime. This way you can feel it for yourself.

John

iTrader: (17)

I've forgotten, is the Nismo unit a 1.5 or 2 way?

2k3silver350z

1.5 that can be converted to a 2 way.

kitkos

iTrader: (1)

Jeff - PM me the info on these. Price, availability etc.

Second, when do we get the list of the new NISMO releases we were promised for October? I am jones-ing for more NISMO!

roark

iTrader: (2)

I've installed a few classic pinion style diffs in my day, and it took lots of patience and calibration to get those installed in the 'pumpkin' just right.

How difficult is this LSD to install?

Jeff@Performance

Just put in a call to Nissan to find out what's up.

Not sure if we just got lucky or what. This thing was in perfect spec on install. I carry all the shims and stuff for Cusco installs, but didn't need any for my Nismo unit. I'm sure that was a one time deal.

roark

iTrader: (2)

Wow, that's great. Can you post the install instructions? Did you heat the new bearings, tap them on or both?

Jeff@Performance

I don't have a scanner here but I will see what I can do about posting the directions. We did not have to use heat. We just used a big socket as a tool and tapped the brg's into place.

Mr B

iTrader: (2)

Ooh, pm me with pricing of the unit and the labor too!

Jeff@Performance

Alright, I hope I don't get in trouble for this, I just can't keep up with the PM's.... Diff is on our web-site ($900.00) and we charge $450.00 (or less depending on set up) to install.

kzshin

can it be used on the base model 350Z?? which doesn't come with stock LSD.

Jeff@Performance

Yes, it works great on a base!!!!

yobri

iTrader: (2)

Hey Jeff, how often do you think the diff fluid needs to be replaced with the Nismo version?