Rx7Rebel Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I've had a look on the forum regarding diffs but came short and some of the posts didnt fully answer my queries. 'I'm interested in upgrading mine however I don't know what I have already lol I read the nismo spec car comes with a 1.5 but im not sure about regular models, whats the difference? I have a UK 313gt and I have not been able to find anything out about the diff so any info would be greatly appreciated. Cheers John- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dblock Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 I pretty sure the diff on the 350z technically is open and is vicous so works differently to a 1.5 way diff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMANALEX Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 Viscous type if stock:thumbs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GT4 Zed Posted January 22, 2011 Share Posted January 22, 2011 You've got an LSD which is a viscous type LSD as opposed to the mechanical types.(clutch or gear type. clutch types are more popular) The VLSD is great for general use but becomes overwhelmed on prolonged aggressive track use and if you intend to do drifting then you need a 2way mechanical type LSD or for the perfect track spec car a 1.5 way item. The Quaife ATB LSD (torque biasing)comes highly rated for general use and track work in terms of smooth unobstrusive of operation, life time waranty and zero maintenance. Most of the others Nismo, ATS cusco are noisy and not smooth and will require maintenance eventually and diff oil change. There are pros and cons for all LSDs and also many sub-variants eg torque sensing or torque biasing etc so you need to identify what you are after or stick with the VLSD. I think most Uk zeds have the VSLD except for the non-GT spec variants(open diffs) but someonne will confirm shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I know we were chatting about the Quaife diff's the other week Bennett, I just wondered which one it is you're likely to go with ? http://www.quaife.co.uk/shop/products/qdf13l http://www.quaife.co.uk/shop/products/qdf11l And is it a case of pull the old one off, sling the new one on ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyBoy Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 I know we were chatting about the Quaife diff's the other week Bennett, I just wondered which one it is you're likely to go with ? http://www.quaife.co...products/qdf13l http://www.quaife.co...products/qdf11l And is it a case of pull the old one off, sling the new one on ? IIRC the quaife units aren't a complete replacement for the stock diff and require some original parts to be re-used. That makes it a job for a gearbox/diff rebuilder as opposed to a bolt-off bolt-on job. DB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4RE Leather Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 (edited) I know we were chatting about the Quaife diff's the other week Bennett, I just wondered which one it is you're likely to go with ? http://www.quaife.co...products/qdf13l http://www.quaife.co...products/qdf11l And is it a case of pull the old one off, sling the new one on ? IIRC the quaife units aren't a complete replacement for the stock diff and require some original parts to be re-used. That makes it a job for a gearbox/diff rebuilder as opposed to a bolt-off bolt-on job. DB Quaife is definately a good way to go. £760 delivered to your door:) Edited December 5, 2012 by 4RE Leather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobPhoboS Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Thanks for the info guys. For me personally it's something I'd consider doing next year at some point but good to research a wee bit now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevoD Posted December 5, 2012 Share Posted December 5, 2012 Can i ask whats makes you feel you need to get a better diff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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