LSD question

[Team Rootbeer]

i have an s14 base model and due to a recent 4lug wheel purchase that i could not pass up i do not want to go 5 lug....yet. i know that the z32 diff wont work if i keep 4 lug, but if i were to buy a cusco or kaaz 1.5way mech. diff would it go in w/ out being 5 lug?

[orion::S14]

Do you have a Z32 N/A diff in there now?

If so, NOTHING will change when you bolt-on new 5-lug hubs.

I think you're confusing 5+6 bolt output shafts on the diff with 4+5 lug hubs...and as long as you have the right axles for your diff (stock 6-bolt or J30 5-bolt), then the hub splines will fit the new 5-lug hub..and that's all you have to consider.

- Brian

[Team Rootbeer]

no no no i just wanted to know if i can just put one of the mech. diffs inside my base model pumpkin and not change the output shafts or axles just leave it all and insert the new diff

[Team Rootbeer]

some one has to have this knowledge stored in their brain...so empty it out into your computer and make me happy!

[d4vech3n]

yeah, the pumpkins are the same.

[Team Rootbeer]

alright cool so just open the pumpkin, and out w/ the old and in w/ the new and thats it? no diff axles and i get to stay 4 lug?

[infinitexsound]

http://www.zilvia.net/f/showthread.php?t=76698&highlight=lsd
ka ching ching...........................

[HyperTek]

yah.. if your going aftermarket, just get a diff that is based on the US chassis.
http://jspec.com/tomeilsd.html
http://www.store.yahoo.com/phase2motorsports/nilisldil192.html

I just installed hte nismo 2way street lsd, since its my first lsd, I really cant give a good comparison.

[Team Rootbeer]

awesome thanks very helpful fellas, also, when u put in the break in fluid and break the diff in for 30 mins do you use a whole bottle, then drain it and use another whole bottle of diff fluid? also when breaking it in should i use full throttle or just a moderate speed for 30 mins?

[Sil Beer S13]

man dont spoon feed him make him learn

Mr. SLIDE SHOW FANCY PANTS.

[Team Rootbeer]

haha i like the spoon feeding...nah jk just wanted to clarify all this b4 i order a diff i cant use, u know?

[Buffalo Daughter]

i dont have to say this but im surprised it never came up, SEARCH BUTTON! research all over first. Then ask questions later.

[HyperTek]

well since i can officially contribute to lsd threads since i have one now, ill say it..= use the fluid that comes with the lsd (or buy some since Kaaz doesnt originally come with fluid), do initial break in procedure, then change the fluid as soon as you can. over the counter gear oil 80w90 (lsd, blah blah whatever) should be fine, Tho alot of people got different pereferences on what to use, for that, just search.

[Team Rootbeer]

thanks for the help starting this thread has cleared up so many unknowns for me and i appreciate you guys giving me answers....and yea, i did search but found nothing on my question about my car being 4 lug...so ha!

[projectRDM]

The hubs have no bearing on the axle. You can use any combination of hub/axle you choose, 4lug, 5lug, 5bolt, 6bolt, whatever you come up with. Idiot.

[Team Rootbeer]

is it really necassary to call me an idiot? does it make you feel better? im sorry that ive had this car for a month and dont know shit about it yet....but i guess your a hard ass, right? hah....

[Dousan_PG]

then fuckin do some research.

[Team Rootbeer]

i did i just couldnt find anything about 4lug w/ an aftermarket lsd, so im sorry i bothered you guys, but if you know more than i do about the situation then why cant you just help me out, instead of bashing me and calling me an idiot?....i mean if i knew the answer then i wouldnt post about it, but i needed some advice, and figured since we all have the same interest here, people would like to help out, but sorry for seeming stupid to you. jackass

[Dousan_PG]

your mom goes to college!

[Team Rootbeer]

if i didnt think that was the greatest movie in the whole wide world, id still be ranting on about your comment......but then you go and do something like this, AND TOTALLY REDEEM YOURSELF!!!

[Ian]

Gooshhhh!!! Idiot!

[Team Rootbeer]

shoot, i bet i could throw a pigskin over them mountains!

[Ian]

that wasnt meant to trigger napolean dynomite quotes...i was really actually saying you are an idiot

[Buffalo Daughter]

your mom goes to college!
hahahahhahahaah

Is pedro there?

[Team Rootbeer]

once again another helpful member! ....bleh

[Ritz S14]

what the flip?

Anyways, if you decide to purchase a new lsd. After you break it in I've **read** if you use "Friction Modifier" it will reduce the noise in your diff. I've also **read**, that with the combination of Valvoline85w90+ Friction Modifer it is better than the tomei diff oil.

Vavoline+Friction Modifier>Tomei gear oil

I bought 6 bottles of FM, 2 for my diff, and 4 for 3 other people.

4bucks only, and $6.50 at the stealership.

[Team Rootbeer]

cool thanks smogtech, i read ur writeup on the tomei install-that was very helpful, also do buy fm at autozone or something like that?

[Ritz S14]

FM is made by Ford, so you should be able to pick it up from any Ford dealer.

[420sx]

just order it online. summitracing.com. on a side note they fucking carry Blitz! weird.

[Team Rootbeer]

haha summit carries blitz parts? wierd......thanks for info