Quaife ATB differentials for 95-99 5MT Maximas
Quaife ATB differentials for 95-99 5MT Maximas
The famous (but rare) Quaife ATB differential is available again for 95-01 Maximas with 5-speed trannies, the only serious differential ever made for this transmission.
We're doing a small group deal, and there are just a few available so check out the details HERE. <-- Link works now
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
We're doing a small group deal, and there are just a few available so check out the details HERE. <-- Link works now
Brian C Catts
Cattman Performance
Last edited by Cattman; Jan 9, 2009 at 05:07 PM.
http://forums.maxima.org/autocrossin...sd-quaife.html
http://forums.maxima.org/general-max...ew-quaife.html
http://forums.maxima.org/general-max...ng-i-love.html
http://forums.maxima.org/general-max...-burnouts.html
Not to mention it's in the stickies:
NOTE: This part is no longer available in the United States!
Quaife differential is a automatic torque biasing differential, similar to a limited slip.
http://www.quaifeamerica.com
"The Quaife unit is not only the first aftermarket differential available for the Maxima and I30, it is arguably the best design in production for any car. Its all-gear design does what a typical limited slip differential is supposed to do, just a lot better, under any circumstances and for more miles. The Quaife differential makes your car accelerate quicker and corner faster by simply getting more power to the ground.
The Quaife Differential powers both drive wheels under nearly all conditions, instead of just one. With the Maxima's open differential, a lot of precious power is wasted during wheelspin (of one wheel) under acceleration. This happens because the open differential shifts power to the wheel with less grip. The Quaife does the opposite by sensing which wheel has the better grip, and biasing power to that wheel. This happens smoothly and constantly, without ever completely removing power from the other wheel.
The Quaife provides a significant advantage in any racing situation:
· In straight-line drag racing, torque is biased in a close to ideal 50/50 power split to both drive wheels, resulting in essentially twice the grip of an ordinary differential.
· In autocross or road racing, the Quaife biases power to the outside wheel while accelerating out of a turn, reducing inside-wheel spin. This allows the driver to begin accelerating earlier, exiting the corner at a higher speed.
The Quaife also controls loss of traction when the front wheels are on slippery surfaces like ice or mud, providing the appropriate constant and infinitely variable drive. Power is transferred automatically without the use of normal friction pads or plates seen in other limited-slip designs. The Quaife is extremely strong and durable and since it is gear operated, there are no plates or clutches that can wear out and need costly replacement.
Every Quaife ATB Differential comes with something else others don't have: a Limited Lifetime Warranty. This warranty applies even when raced! "
Quaife differential is a automatic torque biasing differential, similar to a limited slip.
http://www.quaifeamerica.com
"The Quaife unit is not only the first aftermarket differential available for the Maxima and I30, it is arguably the best design in production for any car. Its all-gear design does what a typical limited slip differential is supposed to do, just a lot better, under any circumstances and for more miles. The Quaife differential makes your car accelerate quicker and corner faster by simply getting more power to the ground.
The Quaife Differential powers both drive wheels under nearly all conditions, instead of just one. With the Maxima's open differential, a lot of precious power is wasted during wheelspin (of one wheel) under acceleration. This happens because the open differential shifts power to the wheel with less grip. The Quaife does the opposite by sensing which wheel has the better grip, and biasing power to that wheel. This happens smoothly and constantly, without ever completely removing power from the other wheel.
The Quaife provides a significant advantage in any racing situation:
· In straight-line drag racing, torque is biased in a close to ideal 50/50 power split to both drive wheels, resulting in essentially twice the grip of an ordinary differential.
· In autocross or road racing, the Quaife biases power to the outside wheel while accelerating out of a turn, reducing inside-wheel spin. This allows the driver to begin accelerating earlier, exiting the corner at a higher speed.
The Quaife also controls loss of traction when the front wheels are on slippery surfaces like ice or mud, providing the appropriate constant and infinitely variable drive. Power is transferred automatically without the use of normal friction pads or plates seen in other limited-slip designs. The Quaife is extremely strong and durable and since it is gear operated, there are no plates or clutches that can wear out and need costly replacement.
Every Quaife ATB Differential comes with something else others don't have: a Limited Lifetime Warranty. This warranty applies even when raced! "
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I had a feeling it was something like VLSD but I thought it was too good to be true. lol
since the link is not fixed how much do one of these suckers goes for? $600-800 bucks? I am hoping we only need one. lol
since the link is not fixed how much do one of these suckers goes for? $600-800 bucks? I am hoping we only need one. lol
Last edited by S1cTech; Jan 9, 2009 at 04:17 PM.
The quaife is a Torsen type design. This means that the free (spinning) wheel puts the diff into a mode where the free wheel gets at most a fraction of the torque. The grounded wheel gets most of it.
In RWD cars, this is an excellent streetable/trackable design. I've never driven one in a FWD car like a maxima, but it will definitely do a better job of redistributing torque than the VLSD. The stock VLSD is really only good for low traction conditions like slippery roads. Torsen / Quaife ATB is much better for performance setups, and best of all it fits into an open-diff 5 speed, not the VLSD 5 speed.
In RWD cars, this is an excellent streetable/trackable design. I've never driven one in a FWD car like a maxima, but it will definitely do a better job of redistributing torque than the VLSD. The stock VLSD is really only good for low traction conditions like slippery roads. Torsen / Quaife ATB is much better for performance setups, and best of all it fits into an open-diff 5 speed, not the VLSD 5 speed.
They usually go for $1200+, a bit out of the range you mentioned.
http://www.cattman.com/prod_traction.html - $1395
I could see that ... for track / street performance, but overall a DD ... I'd go 6spd. Just me though ... (mostly due to the insane price of obtaining one of these gems!!!)
Is this the same type of set-up they run in the R34? Anyone know? Only reason I ask is because of the type of desigen, being torsen type, not viscous. Sorry ... I know that is a bit off topic.
Is this the same type of set-up they run in the R34? Anyone know? Only reason I ask is because of the type of desigen, being torsen type, not viscous. Sorry ... I know that is a bit off topic.
Let's put it this way, Nissan has never made a FWD transmission with a differential that comes anywhere close to the strength, durability and effectiveness of the Quaife ATB. For putting power down to the ground, a 5MT/Quaife combo is superior to a 6MT w/ HLSD.
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