Can you add an LSD to a car?
Add an LSD, and extra mechanisms – usually in the form of a clutch assembly, cams, or even a viscous fluid system that’s part of the diff – counter this natural flow of power to redistribute the engine’s torque to the wheels with the most grip. On rear-wheel-drive and 4WD cars, a 2-way LSD might be used.
What differential is best for drifting?
For drifting or rally driving, occasionally a two-way LSD may be the best option, as it’s more desirable in these scenarios for wheel speeds to remain relatively equal.
How to install a limited slip differential ( FD )?
On top of that, the rotary gurus over at Revolution in Japan use this exact LSD in their beautiful and insanely quick carbon bodied Time attack FD Rx7 that lapped Tsukuba in 53. 6 seconds. Just watch (and listen) to this thing rip. With the decision made and the Spec IV carbon diff shipped and delivered, it was time to tackle the install.
Is it easy to install a rear differential?
Unfortunately, installing a new rear differential is anything but straightforward. Sure swapping over the ring gear and physically dropping the diff into the carrier seems simple enough, but that is just a small part of the equation.
What kind of clutch plate do I need for LSD?
So you can really dial in a clutch-type diff to your specific needs. And as you can see from the ATS image above, you can also fine-tune LSD behaviour by using different clutch plate friction materials like metal or carbon. ATS even makes a hybrid LSD that uses both metal and carbon clutch plates.
What kind of diff do I need for my FD?
There are a lot of options when you go diff shopping! Although Torsen or gear-type LSDs are effective, low maintenance and quiet, which makes them ideal for street cars, for full blown race cars like my FD a clutch-type diff is typically the go-to option.
When to use limited slip differential ( LSD )?
Another test is to jack one wheel up and try to drive off the jack. If the wheel in the air just spins the LSD is fubar. I don’t have a Limited-Slip Differential (LSD), but from the little I know I would have thought that it will only work when the difference in rotational speed of the wheels exceeds some reasonably-high threshold.
Are there any cheap hacks for LSD differentials?
Differentials are often missed on the modification list and cheap hacks are done such as shimming up viscous LSDs or welding up differentials. These cheap hacks might improve the current situation, however will translate to a poor track time or even a busted differential casing at the end of the day. Choose wisely and drive hard!
Unfortunately, installing a new rear differential is anything but straightforward. Sure swapping over the ring gear and physically dropping the diff into the carrier seems simple enough, but that is just a small part of the equation.
Do you need a limited slip diff conversion kit?
AWD, FWD, & RWD vehicles need traction on the road. On the street or dirt, our LSD Conversion Kits meet your traction needs. Accelerate through the corners faster with a Traction Concepts Limited Slip LSD. Traction Concepts helps you get the power to both wheels on the ground.