LSD installation
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i am thinking of getting a lsd to go with my straight cut box but i am unsure on how it works?, do you have to modify the gearbox at all to take it or will it just be a straight replacement with old standard diff???

cheers pete

You do have to grind out the diff housing to allow the diff to fit. Also, you would need a different crown wheel to fit the diff.

I suggest reading about the Quaife ATB diff. It's more of a "bolt-on" job and alot of people on here have had great success with them.

On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:

I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse

ok thanks for the reply, also if i dont go for a LSD do you think i could just get away with an uprated diff pin for about 170bhp o should i just get a 4pin diff

Definately, definately don't use a single pin diff. Use a minispares crosspin diff if your not going with an ATB or LSD. Appearantly the minisport cross pin diffs are shite (like all things minisport)

On 12th Nov, 2009 Paul S said:

I think Gary OS has taken over my role as the forum smart arse

4 pin would be fine, as far as im aware there unbreakable, thing is with 170 bhp all ul have is the inside wheel spinning all the way up the road and as soon as you get to a corner the same again.

The quaife atb is the way to go, no mods to fit and can use your existing crown wheel.

Rick

I have a Tran-x LSD, this required the gearbox casing to be ground to allow fitment. As Rick said, apparantly the ATB is a straight fit.

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ok great thanks guys ill look into atb then failing that 4 pin i think, if anyone has any of the following give me a shout...

http://www.turbominis.co.uk/forums/index.php?p=vt&tid=260453
A few people here have them

I have put my diff into the car, its basically the same as fitting a standard diff. Im waiting till tuesday to tax the car so will let you know how it goes!

sweet looking forward to hearing results

stick a quaife in, this will do the job and much better imo