i have a 1987 TII would it be benifical to swap out lsds for something from another car like an s5 or a GTU????also is the stock t2 lsd prone to failing???

 

btw dont mind the spelling errors its been a long day

 

My guess would be clutch type. But then again i have NO REAL drift experience.. best to ask J-rat, hes "da man" as some would say.
*edit* no, the stock T2 lsd (viscious coupling) is not prone to failure. (so ive heard)

 

S5 TIIs have the viscous coupling, S4s have clutch type. I don't know which would be better for drifting, but I just wanted to clear that up.

 

I believe that the clutch type would be alittle more predictable, thus better for drifting.

 

as far as ive read the clutch type is better because with the other, if the wheel comes off the ground the lsd effect stops.

 

go with the torsen!

 

The S4 clutch-type differential, with the friction modifier left out of the differential (just normal GL-4 gear oil, no LSD additive) will be the most effective. Noisy and rough for street use, but great for drifting.

 

S4 clutch type.

 

depends on your style of drifting really...

 

Stock clutch-type LSD die early.
Aftermarket?
It's between Cusco and OS Giken...


-Ted

 

aftermarket i like ATS and OS Giken. and yeah, clutch type is the way to go.

2way nismo on my 240

 

heh torsen is great.

But for drift, I think the added flexibility of using a clutch type will come in handy so you can setup rates under accel/decel etc.

 

LOL!! Thanks!

Honestly, I just drift on the stock S4 LSD. Maybe I am not the man after all?

 

Kaaz?

 

anything i should do at 120000 to make sure my s4 tii LSD is performing its best????

 

I would either replace it with an aftermarket unit (best) or rebuild it.
I highly doubt your LSD is still functioning within spec by now.


-Ted

 

Aftermarket LSD would be the best but it costs $$$$.

S4 clutch type LSD works fine. torsen LSD won't last long for hard drifting.

 

know where i can purchase a rebuild kit?

 

 

anyone???

 

mazda sells the parts, then use some shim stock and shim it up tighter. its pretty much the same for all cars with clutch type lsd's so do a web search on lsd rebuilds and it will show you how to do it.

 

Um, what makes you say that?


-Ted

 

any idea what price im looking at?

 

mazda doesnt have a rebuild kit what should i buy???