Best Differential for drag racing in 350z
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Best Differential for drag racing in 350z
I have a 2008 350z base and was wondering what aftermarket differential setup will give me the best launches/traction. I don't go to the track much except the occasional trip to the drag strip, and spirited daily driving. I am sick of this open differential though. Any inputs?
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i have a 2008 350z base and was wondering what aftermarket differential setup will give me the best launches/traction. I don't go to the track much except the occasional trip to the drag strip, and spirited daily driving. I am sick of this open differential though. Any inputs?
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I can't personally speak to whether it's the best diff for drag racing, but I have a Quaife in my 2008 base and love it. It was also the cheapest and easiest to install, least noisy, least maintenance, best for DD, and damn good on autox track. I'd recommend it to anyone!
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I can't personally speak to whether it's the best diff for drag racing, but I have a Quaife in my 2008 base and love it. It was also the cheapest and easiest to install, least noisy, least maintenance, best for DD, and damn good on autox track. I'd recommend it to anyone!
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depending the money you want to spend is the way you want to go. If it's a daily driver I would honestly not want to spend 1200$ on a diff, personally. I have a 652hp turbo G and I use the stock VLSD and it works great. For a track car I would upgrade but for drag and street I prefer this stock unit. The 1.5 or 2 way diffs are weird driving on the street and can cause the tires to break loose a little in a corner on a rainy day on crappy streets. Not a desired effect.
You can find a full VLSD pumpkin for around 300$ and it is a fast swap. After that it's personal choice.
You can find a full VLSD pumpkin for around 300$ and it is a fast swap. After that it's personal choice.
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Lol, people who say VLSD is good are clueless. The only thing a VLSD is good for is a slow drive to get groceries. As mentioned before the quaife unit is the most street friendly diff, and will be might and day for traction.
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Please elaborate for those of us that are clueless?
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Also thanks for the help everybody else. I have been waiting to pull the trigger on a quaife and 3.9 gears for a while now but its just so darn expensive. The stock differential definitely needs to go eventually though. Just waiting to talk myself into it I guess
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Yes many dedicated drag cars run a full spool, same with drift cars. Not a great idea for a DD.
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Thanks, my thoughts exactly.
Also thanks for the help everybody else. I have been waiting to pull the trigger on a quaife and 3.9 gears for a while now but its just so darn expensive. The stock differential definitely needs to go eventually though. Just waiting to talk myself into it I guess
Also thanks for the help everybody else. I have been waiting to pull the trigger on a quaife and 3.9 gears for a while now but its just so darn expensive. The stock differential definitely needs to go eventually though. Just waiting to talk myself into it I guess
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Just the quaife lsd. One already in a pumpkin would be nice though so you wouldnt have to install it yourself or pay to have it done. Then also if you sell the z one day you can put the stock one back on easily and sell the quaife
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and for your follow up "well if it didn't help why do they weld the diffs together on drag cars". It's for durability, not for traction. Durability on the VLSD is not an issue so buying an aftermarket diff for durability in drag racing is a waste of money.
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Unless you are building a very serious drag car(flat beded to the track) it's a no brainer. You can pick up stock parts in the used parts market for a fraction of the price of going all out. You can use any 350z & 370z for parts. I just purchased the whole set up with 4:08 gears installed for a very fair price. Never had a problem with my stock set-up & I use slicks.
You're going to have to make many more decissions. If you take this long with each one........
You're going to have to make many more decissions. If you take this long with each one........