Limited Slip Differential options for ST204s Options

[czwalga]

Did some quick searching havent came up with much other than people speculating about the MR2 stuff without having actually done it.

So what are the options out there?

[Culpable04]

actually no, a clutch type LSD is the worst type of LSD for a FWD trans, you want a hellical, not to mention that a clutch type LSD needs to be constantly rebuild, which means opening the trans every time, depending on the race type, some kits need to be rebuild after each race.

viscous would be the prefered but since you'll be beating on it quite a bit, hellical can handle the abuse a lot better than viscous, just make sure to install a trnas cooler as vLSD and hellical ( torsen ) generate heat.

[czwalga]

actually no, a clutch type LSD is the worst type of LSD for a FWD trans, you want a hellical, not to mention that a clutch type LSD needs to be constantly rebuild, which means opening the trans every time, depending on the race type, some kits need to be rebuild after each race.

viscous would be the prefered but since you'll be beating on it quite a bit, hellical can handle the abuse a lot better than viscous, just make sure to install a trnas cooler as vLSD and hellical ( torsen ) generate heat.

Normally i'd agree, but wouldnt the helical pretty much act as an open diff over large bumps and the constant pressure changes offroad? This is for a rally car, should have mentioned.



In all of my performance cars i've always had the clutch type differential so its what i'm used to, but this is my first fwd, lower hp car... but i think for my application the clutch may still be the best.

This post has been edited by czwalga: Oct 6, 2010 - 6:58 AM