KMJDSM
Proven Member
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- Aug 9, 2018
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Riverside,
California
First, my 97 GSX is one of the few that has an open rear differential and not the Viscous LSD.
Next, I have been researching LSDs for the last 2 weeks, reading all of the tech articles on here, watching videothe EVO LSD swap threads, threads on the Quaife, the Kaaz, etc. I know how they work, what the benefits are, etc.
I have decided it wouldn't be worth it to swap my open rear diff for a stock Viscous LSD. Seeing as how I live in Socal, rarely drive in rain, snow, etc. and since the VC only seems to lock up once the fluid heats up and transfers. This doesn't seem to give me any real benefits on the track or aggressively driving on the street.
So, I am now looking into swapping to an EVO rear diff inside my open diff housing with my stock rear end gearing. From what I have read I can use my same axles which is a strong selling point to me. My car is a street build, 300hp to the wheels now and I don't ever see the HP going above 350. Right now I use the car for occasional drag racing, canyon carving on weekends, nostalgic driving because I had a GST in high school, etc. and at some point I want to take it to the track for road racing or autox. However, I am looking to maintain the reliability and street-ability of the car.
Here is my question: In searching for EVO rear differentials they seem to be pushing $1,000 used on Ebay or on part out companies like here:
https://www.ebay.com/bhp/evolution-rear-differential
Am I missing something??? I would have thought that a used rear end from an EVO 4-9 would be far less expensive than a brand new LSD from Quaife, Kaaz, etc. Does anyone have any good resources to find an EVO rear diff?
Thanks, Kyle
Next, I have been researching LSDs for the last 2 weeks, reading all of the tech articles on here, watching videothe EVO LSD swap threads, threads on the Quaife, the Kaaz, etc. I know how they work, what the benefits are, etc.
I have decided it wouldn't be worth it to swap my open rear diff for a stock Viscous LSD. Seeing as how I live in Socal, rarely drive in rain, snow, etc. and since the VC only seems to lock up once the fluid heats up and transfers. This doesn't seem to give me any real benefits on the track or aggressively driving on the street.
So, I am now looking into swapping to an EVO rear diff inside my open diff housing with my stock rear end gearing. From what I have read I can use my same axles which is a strong selling point to me. My car is a street build, 300hp to the wheels now and I don't ever see the HP going above 350. Right now I use the car for occasional drag racing, canyon carving on weekends, nostalgic driving because I had a GST in high school, etc. and at some point I want to take it to the track for road racing or autox. However, I am looking to maintain the reliability and street-ability of the car.
Here is my question: In searching for EVO rear differentials they seem to be pushing $1,000 used on Ebay or on part out companies like here:
https://www.ebay.com/bhp/evolution-rear-differential
Am I missing something??? I would have thought that a used rear end from an EVO 4-9 would be far less expensive than a brand new LSD from Quaife, Kaaz, etc. Does anyone have any good resources to find an EVO rear diff?
Thanks, Kyle