LSD upgrades necessary?

[carvinbassplyr]

I have tried searching and have found plenty of info regarding the different types of LSD and what the pros and cons are for all of them. My 96 AWD Talon has the rear VLSD, but I've gathered that it's pretty "useless" by the bashing it gets on here. My question is, for a mainly DD car that wont get much beyond 300AWHP is upgrading any of the LSD a necessity? I live in MI and we get plenty of snow so I want/need the car to handle as effortlessly as possible through the snow without having to worry about binding or "peg-legging" around corners on dry pavement/normal driving. I'm not going to 1/4 mile the car and if the car sees a track it will be rarely on the weekends so I can legally "open up" the car, not compete. If I should upgrade the LSD do I start with the center or rear diff, or should I throw a 1 way up front to get all 4 tires spinning? I was looking at clutch type LSD cause of they're relative inexpensive price range...but learned that they're fairly aggressive when active and have to be replaced quite often. Basically I'm wanting to know if the VLSD is sufficient for DD smooth operation and snow driving or if I need to change one/all of the LSD types to get better/more reliable operation. Any guidance would be appreciated, thanx.

 

[youngdrivin]

I have tried searching and have found plenty of info regarding the different types of LSD and what the pros and cons are for all of them. My 96 AWD Talon has the rear VLSD, but I've gathered that it's pretty "useless" by the bashing it gets on here. My question is, for a mainly DD car that wont get much beyond 300AWHP is upgrading any of the LSD a necessity? I live in MI and we get plenty of snow so I want/need the car to handle as effortlessly as possible through the snow without having to worry about binding or "peg-legging" around corners on dry pavement/normal driving. I'm not going to 1/4 mile the car and if the car sees a track it will be rarely on the weekends so I can legally "open up" the car, not to compete. If I should upgrade the LSD do I start with the center or rear diff, or should I throw a 1 way up front to get all 4 tires spinning? I was looking at clutch type LSD cause of they're relative inexpensive price range...but learned that they're fairly aggressive when active and have to be replaced quite often. Basically I'm wanting to know if the VLSD is sufficient for DD smooth operation and snow driving or if I need to change one/all of the LSD types to get better/more reliable operation. Any guidance would be appreciated, thanx.

I would like to know too.

 

[carvinbassplyr]

Does no one at all have even a little advice or knowledge to lend in this area?

Over 70 views and still nothing? I'm shocked...

On another note...is there a way to put VLSD up front as well?

 

[carvinbassplyr]

Still nothing...VERY disappointing

 

[1990AWD]

the factory VLSD will hold up just fine for your power goals. if you want to upgrade the diff, that's up to you. I don't have experience with different diffs in our cars other than having the factory VLSD or not.

I believe you can get LSD for the front on AWD cars but I do not know what kind they are.

Try phoning Shep or Jacks Transmission; maybe they have some insight.

 

[Brandon Mau]

no need to upgrade for those power goals, just change out your diff oil with some good synthetic, thats what I did with mine and it has been just fine including launches. Maint. is key

 

[carvinbassplyr]

Thanx for the advice guys, it's VERY appreciated! I'm hoping with the torrington bearing and the gear upgrades my trans will be a strong runner for many years to come.