driftmax

Can anyone give me some info for an lsd tranny for the 4th gen

aznsap

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thats awfully vague. you should be more specific. and try searching. and this may help:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=328969

The Wizard

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PM Ptatohed. He just did a ton of research on this topic, and it's all fresh in his head. His car is in the shop getting a VLSD tranny as we speak. And I know he'll be happy to help.

Or use the free search, it will teach you everything you need to know.

pocho72

Finding and I30 LSD is liking looking for a unicorn.

2da mizzax

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get a canadian car.

JSutter

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I got some unicorn fur under my hood!

TunerMaxima3000

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driftmax

Thanks

driftmax

i really wanted to know if there are different types of lsd tranny for the max, and a rough estimate on the cost of one

pmohr

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Well, there's the stock VLSD units, there's the Quaife, and the Phantom Grip (though the last two are installable units).

4AT or 5MT?

driftmax

I have a 5 speed, but I'm 50% sure my diff is getting messed up, but I live in florida and I have no idea where to find an lsd tranny and wat cars are they from. Ive read that they are from canadian maxes and I30, and possibly the altima. however I really dont understand the different types of lsd tranny and which one is better

driftmax

this might sound stupid, am i looking for the locking diff ??? or non locking

Fadrvr

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Your right, the vlsd's are in canadian max(es-super rare) and 5peed I30's. IMaybe these links will help. I got them using the free search, its pretty helpful.

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ght=maxima+lsd
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ght=maxima+lsd
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ght=maxima+lsd

maxpeed96plat.

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You want teh locking.....car-part.com

driftmax

thanks alot, I have been searching and i cant find anything. I can see this is going to be difficult

JonBlz

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i bought my 01 AE Vlsd 5spd tranny for $850 shipped with both axles from car-part.com

driftmax

did everything bolt right up, wat about the speedometer

mtrai760

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The transmissions are the same. Only difference is the axle shafts.

driftmax

oh cool, ok thanks alot guys

kzoosho

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www.car-part.com is where i found my 2001 vlsd ae tranny.

driftmax

One more question, is there a difference with the 20th anniversary transmission from the other lsd trannys

driftmax

is there a vin# on the tranny

kzoosho

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Nah they are the same man. If you do use a 2001 tranny your shifter will sit farther back. That would be the only thing that i dont like.

black_maxed95

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if you dont know what an lsd tranny is do you really think you need to pay the extra money for one?

dgeesaman

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The input shaft is built heavier on the 2001AE. Unless you also get a 2001 shift linkage your shifter will indeed lay back at an angle.

I've rebuilt a number of the 4th gen trannys. Far and away, the most important factor is the condition of the bearings inside. A standard 4th gen tranny with good bearings is stronger than a 2001AE with worn bearings. I urge you to at least get the tranny inspected by a tranny shop (have them spend an hour to open it and poke around) before installing it. Many used 5 speeds are in dire need of a rebuild, and if you put a tranny like that in your car you could shred the gears on a hard launch.

Yes, there is a vin on each tranny.

Dave

dgeesaman

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A VLSD tranny does not actually lock. "Locking" vs. "non-locking" is really a poor description. Ditto with "Posi" - it's a viscous coupling, not clutched.

Dave

TunerMaxima3000

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^exactly, I don't like the 'locking diff' expression that has become so commonly used, an LSD is VERY rarely a 'locking diff', especially on a car.

driftmax

I actually know what an lsd tranny is and wat it does, I just never used the term locking for it before and I dont want to order the wrong one

pmohr

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Of course, posi has become the new 'kleenex' and 'xerox'...

97SMG

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I actually managed to get mine off ebay.....Dude selling it stated that there was something wrong with his transmission because his axle kept popping out. He had taken it to different mechanics and they all would keep replacing the axles. Oh man did I jump on this deal right away. I called him, had him pull off the listing cause I knew he was a fool. I paid the poor guy $100..............Half a year later no problems........

black_maxed95

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nice deal, what was the issue?

97SMG

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I'm guessing every time they replaced the axles, they were putting the wrong ones one.(Non LSD) Other than that maybe they weren't installing them to where the snap ring was engaging, but not sure.......

kzoosho

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I have actually had 3 Napa axles pop out on me so maybe he had a napa axle

Crusher103

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just a question out of curiosity what option do we have when the VLSD decided it doesnt want to be an LSD anymore? I believe I heard Quaife is going to stop making LSDs for the max and Phantom Grip is not the best of options, also Quaife said that the diff will only work on a non LSD tranny are they just trying to safe guard people from making silly mistakes or it actually will not work on a tranny that has had an LSD in it?

Nealoc187

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quaife stopped making maxima diffs a long time ago. the transmission case on the VLSD trans is completely different, the quaife won't work in it.

you can replace the differential, or get an open diff trans and put a quaife or phantom grip in it. i don't advocate the use of phantom grips though.

kzoosho

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Hey Neal. My next option is going to be a new tranny from nissan. Its going to cost a lil more but it will have a warranty

f550maranello2

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i got one... muahahahahah 5 speed

kzoosho

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Me 2 2001 actually.

Crusher103

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k thanks for clearing that up, think when it finally does go I'll look into a 6 speed swap and get a HLSD

LeVeL

Got auto, got lsd. Youre definately making the right choice here, lsd is soooo much better than open (I drove open for a while before getting the lsd with my new tranny). Ugh, should have switched to manual while at it
Are you putting it in yourself?