mr2 lsd for 5sfe transmission?, got a whiff of this on the forums. details??? Options

[3sgteLuke]

so... i was bored and i was browsing teh forums and stumbled upon a mention of an 05 mr2 spyder lsd http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=55683.

1.what do they mean by "not too agressive"

2.what are the set backs if a diff is too agressive?

3.could someone explain the advantages of helical/torsen? http://wikicars.org/en/Limited_slip_differential this gave me a general idea. is the mr2 a 1 , 1.5 , or 2 type lsd?

"The S series and C series transmissions share differentials:

The S51 (Camry, Solara), S53 (90-93 Celica), S54 (MR2, 93+ Celica), C56 (MR2 Spyder, Celica GT), and C59 (Corolla, Matrix, excl. XRS) all use the same differential. The MR2 Spyder's helical LSD WILL work in any of these transmissions. The differential part number is shared between these transmissions. Same part number = same part. The MR2 Spyder, however, was the only car to receive a factory LSD that is compatible with these transmissions. It should be exactly the same as the TRD Helical LSD that was discontinued for the S54."

4.does this mean that the transmission thats paired with my 5sfe is a s53? or a c56? by celica gt do they mean the 7th gen?

5. I would love someone who uses one of these to detail the handling difference with one of these installed. in detail

6. supposedly these are easy to install, true false?

7. can you tell this is reviving my interest in the celica?

8. Before this lsd revelation, what other options did one have when looking for lsd upgrades? excluding phantom

9. how would a 5s tranny paired up with an mr2 spyder lsd compare to a v6 tranny in terms of longevity, performance, and fit for application?

sorry for the explosion of questions but pleeez answer all of these, because this would seriously change my car for me.

This post has been edited by 3sgteLuke: May 14, 2008 - 9:43 PM

[DEATH]

Um - I'm here trying to learn from you LOL.
But I am an engineer so if you wanna point me to further technical reading I can decypher some of the more technical stuff for you if you'd like.
I too want to know more about LSD's before I make my ultimate descision on whether to keep the open diff s54 I love so much or tomove on to the "better" e153 with LSD. I may even keep the s54 and go with an aftermarket or MRS LSD - I just don't know which is the best option for me yet.
I am mostly a road/twisty racr who occasionally hit's the 1/4 or 1/8mile tracks [it should be noted that I have the power and over 10 years of experience with the s54 to make it dance moreso than alot of less experienced drivers with close to stockish 5S-FE's]

This post has been edited by DEATH: Sep 30, 2010 - 11:51 AM