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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 12:37 PM
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Does anyone know if the 2007 nismo diff will fit a 2004 base 6mt? I know it will physically mount to the subframe but not sure if the stubs are same or not? Any input woudl be appreciated.
Also has anyone thermocoupled their diff with and w/o the cooling fin cover to see if there is a notable difference to justify the cost?
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 12:41 PM
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like full direct pumpkin swap? if so yeah plug and play, if you talking about just the diff itself you will need a half shaft
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 12:53 PM
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like full direct pumpkin swap? if so yeah plug and play, if you talking about just the diff itself you will need a half shaft
How does that work? Different length half shaft required?? Seems like if that were the case it eoundnt work either way?
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 12:57 PM
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you only need one.

http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=4623
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Sweet thx. Appreciate the help.
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 03:04 PM
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I'm actually quite confused now. Is the diff that comes with a nismo out of the factory a vlsd or the clutch type?
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 04:41 PM
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its an lsd.....and you never did answer if it is a full pumpkin or just the diff......
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 05:29 PM
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sorry, it's a pumpkin.

I know it's an lsd but vlsd or clutch type lsd?
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 05:32 PM
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pumpkin will be a direct swap... it is just a lsd to my knowledge.. i could be wrong
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 06:24 PM
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does it matter what side u get ?
i have a oem lsd i got for a steal and i need to get all the parts for the swap

thanks chase
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Old Feb 18, 2015 | 06:37 PM
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i THINK it is the drivers, don't hold me to that. i tried calling my buddy that did mine but he didn't answer
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Originally Posted by travlee
pumpkin will be a direct swap... it is just a lsd to my knowledge.. i could be wrong
Lsd = limited slip differential.

There are several types of lsd's clutch being one, viscous being another, Torsten (geared), electronic, etc...

So you saying just an lsd is not really answering my question. I'm not familiar with the nismo line. I did some searching on Nissan courtesy parts and I can't find a diff with clutch plates so I guess the nismo one is the standard vlsd, unless someone can chime in and say otherwise.
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Originally Posted by Dblock55
Lsd = limited slip differential.

There are several types of lsd's clutch being one, viscous being another, Torsten (geared), electronic, etc...

So you saying just an lsd is not really answering my question. I'm not familiar with the nismo line. I did some searching on Nissan courtesy parts and I can't find a diff with clutch plates so I guess the nismo one is the standard vlsd, unless someone can chime in and say otherwise.
see if i ever try to help you again.... not to mention you didnt look too dang hard

http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=5414

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Old Feb 19, 2015 | 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by travlee
see if i ever try to help you again.... not to mention you didnt look too dang hard

http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=5414
Wasn't trying to be smug, that's my bad. Just trying to be more clear about what I'm asking.
That diff you posted is exactly what's confusing me. It's branded as a nismo diff but im not sure if it's an aftermarket bit or if it came with the car stock.
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its all good. i would think that it comes in it, but not sure
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Just talked to someone over at Z1 (great customer service) and it is not a stock item. Clutch type lsd was never offered by Nissan, just the vlsd and the open diff. Hopefully next time someone has this issue they can reference this thread.

Thanks for your help as well!
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Old Feb 19, 2015 | 02:16 PM
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Originally Posted by Dblock55
Just talked to someone over at Z1 (great customer service) and it is not a stock item. Clutch type lsd was never offered by Nissan, just the vlsd and the open diff. Hopefully next time someone has this issue they can reference this thread.

Thanks for your help as well!
I thought this was common knowledge? I came late to the party.

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so a rear diff pumpkin from a 2007 350z nismo will have a VLSD as opposed to a nismo clutch type LSD (aftermarket). Is that correct?
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Old Mar 3, 2015 | 11:18 AM
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That is an accurate statement.
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Old Mar 5, 2015 | 09:40 AM
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All the Nissan factory 350Z LSD's are VLSD. Same goes for the Z32, the Z31 had the VLSD only in the 88 "SS" (aka "SE" aka "Shiro" aka "White") model and the 87.5-89 Z31 turbo cars came with a CLSD. All the VSLD's use unequal length stub axles due to the way they work. CLSD's and opens use equal length stub axles.
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