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Locking / non-locking differential, what's the difference???
What is the difference between locking and non-locking differentials??? I found a VLSD transmission for my Maxima, but I have no clue as to what I need. On a side note, anyone know where a good place to buy a VLSD driver's axle would be??? Thanks for any help at all!
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Re: Locking / non-locking differential, what's the difference???
Originally posted by big_dawg What is the difference between locking and non-locking differentials??? I found a VLSD transmission for my Maxima, but I have no clue as to what I need. On a side note, anyone know where a good place to buy a VLSD driver's axle would be??? Thanks for any help at all! big_dawg mike |
Re: Locking / non-locking differential, what's the difference???
Originally posted by big_dawg What is the difference between locking and non-locking differentials??? I found a VLSD transmission for my Maxima, but I have no clue as to what I need. On a side note, anyone know where a good place to buy a VLSD driver's axle would be??? Thanks for any help at all! big_dawg locking = LSD non-locking = open diff car-part.com |
Re: Re: Locking / non-locking differential, what's the difference???
Originally posted by marcdown20 i'm looking for a VLSD tran for my max cause mine shat out on me... i'll answer your questions if u get me one:rolleyes: and i know a goooood place to find a driver's side half axle for the VLSD mike |
just be very careful, many places sell "locking dif" or "lsd" tranny's that are not. btw, incase you hadnt picked up .... locking=lsd
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Originally posted by big_dawg All I know is that it's coming from up by Downey. The shop I called about a rebuild found a used tranny for me when I explained what I was trying to do. If you want I can ask them on Monday when I make an appointment for the work. Lemme know. mike |
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Originally posted by marcdown20 yeah... i got some leads too from around where i live... how much is this guy lookin for? mike |
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Originally posted by big_dawg $650 shipped to the shop with a 6 month warranty and I believe that they offer extended warranty too. mike |
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Originally posted by marcdown20 that sounds too good to be true... most of the locking ones i found around here were $1100 and up... and the non-locking were from $700 so i really would be curious of the transmission code that is on that one and if it really does have VLSD mike Thanks for the help. |
I'm not sure if others have tried the Phantom Grip "LSD." Nissanperformancemagazine.com tested it out on a dyno and had good reviews. I know a guy with a H23 prelude that held it up to 300HP. At 450HP, the whole diff and tranny blew. Has a video clip and everything. But I think if you stay within a 40% power increase, the Phantom Grip should be fine. I think I'm going to go this route...the Quaife is just too expensive and the VLSD wear out over time.
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Originally posted by big_dawg You were right, the $650 quote was for non-locking tranny! They wanted $1200 for locking transmission and since I can't wait any longer I'm just getting another regular transmission. :( oh well. Thanks for the help. mike |
And now there are the Viteks as well
Originally posted by Kevin Wong I'm not sure if others have tried the Phantom Grip "LSD." Nissanperformancemagazine.com tested it out on a dyno and had good reviews. I know a guy with a H23 prelude that held it up to 300HP. At 450HP, the whole diff and tranny blew. Has a video clip and everything. But I think if you stay within a 40% power increase, the Phantom Grip should be fine. I think I'm going to go this route...the Quaife is just too expensive and the VLSD wear out over time. |
Originally posted by Kevin Wong I'm not sure if others have tried the Phantom Grip "LSD." Nissanperformancemagazine.com tested it out on a dyno and had good reviews. I know a guy with a H23 prelude that held it up to 300HP. At 450HP, the whole diff and tranny blew. Has a video clip and everything. But I think if you stay within a 40% power increase, the Phantom Grip should be fine. I think I'm going to go this route...the Quaife is just too expensive and the VLSD wear out over time. |
phantom grip = two metal plates
only good in a straight line... kinda like a detroit locker.. enjoy =P |
Originally posted by big_dawg Welp, I just ordered a Phantom Grip conversion kit. I hope to get it by Thursday so I can have the shop install it. I just have a quick question, is the part # for the transmission RF50A??? |
looks like it works in turns as well...
http://www.phantomgrip.com/whatis.html
Originally posted by Chinkzilla phantom grip = two metal plates only good in a straight line... kinda like a detroit locker.. enjoy =P |
Originally posted by big_dawg Welp, I just ordered a Phantom Grip conversion kit. I hope to get it by Thursday so I can have the shop install it. I just have a quick question, is the part # for the transmission RF50A??? |
I was interested in this as well. Does anyone have reviews of the phantom grip?
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