differential types and applications???

[le_ryan]

hey im new here and im full of questions.. what kind of diferential does the jdm 180sx come with?and what kind of modification do i need to do to apply it to my 91,240sx? and how can i tell what a vlsd is as apposed to my differential?

[Joe]

http://auto.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm

the 180/silvia only came with a viscous LSD (if LSD was present) as far as i know, IF you have a LSD it would be no different than theirs. its an OK diff for track driving but not drifting.

[le_ryan]

ive heard the 180sx vlsd spins both tires during a launch ,and the stock 240 diff. only spins one tire......??? im wanting both tires lit up, so should i go with the 180sx diff. or are their other alternatives???

p.s. thanks for responding..

[sdtouge]

vlsd spins both tires when one loses grip, otherwise it acts like a open diff.

the jdm version has a different out put shaft bolt pattern and a higher gear ratio.

[le_ryan]

so if i was to use the 180sx diff. i would need the axles aswell to bolt right up to my 240sx?? or what mods do i need to do to fit it ?

[naed240sx]

My car has an open diff and it spins both tires on launch. Ive never had a problem with launching unless its on a really uneven surface. so for straight line race, its just fine. Im actually looking into getting a lsd though, because I want to improve cornering.

[D-UNIT]

Anyone rockin' a Quaife.