Dblock55

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Hey all,

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?

travlee

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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

Dblock55

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How does that work? Different length half shaft required?? Seems like if that were the case it eoundnt work either way?

travlee

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you only need one.

http://www.z1motorsports.com/350_g35...oducts_id=4623

Dblock55

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Sweet thx. Appreciate the help.

Dblock55

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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?

travlee

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its an lsd.....and you never did answer if it is a full pumpkin or just the diff......

Dblock55

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sorry, it's a pumpkin.

I know it's an lsd but vlsd or clutch type lsd?

travlee

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pumpkin will be a direct swap... it is just a lsd to my knowledge.. i could be wrong

chase z

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

travlee

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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

Dblock55

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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.

travlee

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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

Dblock55

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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.

travlee

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its all good. i would think that it comes in it, but not sure

Dblock55

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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!

clubhopper

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I thought this was common knowledge? I came late to the party.

buddhamonk

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?

armt350z

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That is an accurate statement.

monztr

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.