2way LSD setup

[riceburner]

You will need the lsd to suit the type of diff you have, zenki=early type with small bearings/Kouki=Later type with bigger bearings.

The axles are different between the 2 types but too answer you q's yes non LSD axle will work with LSD

Although i cant tell you the difference between rebuilt OEM and TRD, but i know the OEM isnt a 2way, and it all depends on how tight the clutchs are packed. This determines the lock up effect.

Id say 2 way TRD, No questions asked. But its up too you in the long run. All the LSD do the same thing, just some are slightly different to the others.

[Jonny Rochester]

^^^ I am yet to have someone explain to me why the OEM LSD is not a 2-way. Anyway...

The OEM LSD needs to have the shorter axles. You can grind 5mm off them if needed. The TRD and other LSDs do not need shorter axles, standard length is fine. Test fit and grind if needed.

Any compaint of a Noisey whining diff at speeds has nothing to do with the LSD at all. It is related to the side bearings, pinion bearings, and mostly the crownwheel and pinion. The reason why many diffs with a aftermarket LSD are noisey is that the crownwheel and pinion are second hand and have been setup by a ameture. Some care needs to be taken with bearing preload, backlash, and teeth contact pattern adjusted with shims under the pinion. This has nothing to do with LSD.

If a LSD tends to act as a locker in the carpark or off throttle, then there is alot of pre-load on the clutch pack. This can be changed with shims.

"The Kaaz limited slip differential offers 100% locking in a precise and progressive unit giving the driver complete confidence to exploit the limits of their car. If less lock is required, each Kaaz limited slip differential is easily adjustable to give the optimum lock for a particular application."
Sounds more like a marketing phrase doesn't it? Scientific? It would not be infinitely adjustable. There would be 2 settings. 2 different ramp angles.

[NickBW]

Well I'm obviously no expert on this subject(hence me asking for advice), so perhaps I'm misunderstanding what this is that not only KAAZ refers to, but many other folks that have set them up for their or their customers needs such as Gabe from TechnoToyTuning.. I dont recall how exactly they phrased it but they all said that they can and have do(done) 'something' to these(mostly Kaaz) LSD's to make them less aggressive to be more suitable for those that wont be using their cars for typical hotlaps/trackdays/autocross as appose to strictly drifting.
So enter my confusion. I just want good strong durable LSD that matches my needs for a street car to do occasional hot laps in at the track and perhaps abit of less then serious dorifto events. :crazy: :lol:

[Jonny Rochester]

I am confused also. If you don't know much about it then just get any LSD to start with if you must have one. Learn about it after that once you have felt how it works. The adjustment is most likely to do with ramp angles. Ususaly only race teams bother changing this. You maybe able to modify some LSDs with a grinder. Otherwise you will have to buy parts.

What is it you want?

For hot laps I am happy with a locked diff. For on the street I am happy with a open diff. With a open diff on the track, my laps will not be so hot and I am more likely to spin out. But note some race cars have a open diff, due to the rules. For drift I want either a locked diff or a LSD that works. For the street it does not matter one bit.

If you want different ramp angles, thats getting a bit advanced. And almost a waste of time talking about it untill you have tried one LSD to start with.