i searched. how do you tell if a diff is lsd? more info inside!

[91240sxhatch]

hey i have a 1997 240sx shell and i wanted to know if the diff is vlsd or how you can tell. its an SE model if that helps but i want to know if i should pull it for my s13 or just bail it if its open diff. any info helps, thanks!!

[ilovecoupes]

you should have this sticker
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/AcousticNacho22/DSC00581.jpg?t=1213426738

To be 100% sure crack open the cover and see if this is inside
http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b160/AcousticNacho22/DSC00655.jpg?t=1213501246

[91240sxhatch]

cool thanks, so there is a possibility its not? its not like all 97 SE's had it or something?

[DreamN]

Not all SEs had them period. It was an option.

[Cloud9]

I thought all 5 lug s14s had a vlsd, so all se's basically?

[91240sxhatch]

yeah i thought i heard that, thats the only reason i ask

[JRas]

I thought all 5 lug s14s had a vlsd, so all se's basically?

it was an option to be added

[silnismo]

VLSD's are getting outdated, save the trouble of swaping out the diffs twice and get an 2 way, or at least an HLSD.

VLSD wear out in time, and you'll end up swaping it out again.

[WangonwWarrior]

YOU SEARCH... Just kidding lol. Do a burnout and see if it leaves two lines, jack up the rear and spin one tire if the other tire is spinning the same way its LSD. Easiest ways

[projectRDM]

I thought all 5 lug s14s had a vlsd, so all se's basically?

Quit reading nonsense and research. VLSD was an option on base and SEs. An option. How in hell does that transfer to all?

[vodka2]

Maybe most people got the vlsd as a cheap option or most dealers put them on cars or something.....?

[SlideWell]

hahaha. yeah, ive had 2 s14 SE's, both had them. but only one had ABS. another optional equipment.

[G240]

Yep. My 96 SE didn't come with ABS or VLSD.

[Maiku240sxS14]

Yup...my 95 SE didn't come with either ABS or VLSD.

[zaquanh]

Yup...my 95 SE didn't come with either ABS or VLSD.


same here . open diff , non abs

[projectRDM]

Maybe most people got the vlsd as a cheap option or most dealers put them on cars or something.....?

No. Fuck where do people come up with these stupid thoughts? The OE VLSD was offered as an option with ABS, you'd have to have both and I don't see any dealer anywhere just deciding to add ABS to a car on the lot to try and sell it. Buying the parts alone would cost more than $5k new.

[SqueekyClean]

NOT all SE had VLSD or moonroof.

Simple way to check if the pumpkin is VLSD.

Turn the output shafts, see if the other side turns in the opposite direction, it's VLSD.
If you turn one and it spins freely and the other side is stationary, then it is open.

Gear ratio check:

The gear ratio should be about 4:1. For every one turn of drive shaft, the out put turns 4 revolutions.

[DreamN]

No. Fuck where do people come up with these stupid thoughts? The OE VLSD was offered as an option with ABS, you'd have to have both and I don't see any dealer anywhere just deciding to add ABS to a car on the lot to try and sell it. Buying the parts alone would cost more than $5k new.

ABS was optional as well and wasn't a packaged deal. S14s could come with a VLSD and ABS, VLSD and no ABS, no VLSD and ABS, and no VLSD and no ABS.

[projectRDM]

ABS was optional as well and wasn't a packaged deal. S14s could come with a VLSD and ABS, VLSD and no ABS, no VLSD and ABS, and no VLSD and no ABS.

No. In Canada VLSD and ABS were separate options, but not in the US.