What are my LSD options?
05-12-2007, 03:19 PM
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What are my LSD options?
I have a 1.8l 96 miata and I just found out that I have an open diff. What are my options? Torsens are pretty pricy. Is it that hard to put a non turbo rx-7 diff in. Or should I just live with it?
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05-14-2007, 03:33 PM
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On more research It seems that it may be more trouble than it's worth to switch to an rx7 diff but it sounds more reasonable to just to add the torsen. Is the torsen upgrade worth the $$ and time?
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05-25-2007, 01:53 PM
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OK. I went with a 88 RX7 LSD. Is it better to have some one else set the backlash or buy the micrometer and dial indicator and do it my self. Where do I get it set at? How much? I'm just wondering if it's cheaper to buy the stuff of have someone else do it.
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05-25-2007, 01:54 PM
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you can do it yourself, probably better off that way, just learn how to do it right....
you'd have to take it to a transmission shop otherwise, and they might charge $80-150.
you'd have to take it to a transmission shop otherwise, and they might charge $80-150.
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05-25-2007, 04:07 PM
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jegs summit etc. they are pretty expensive though. Alot of racers set it up by eye and feel, Gl with that method though it is not for the faint of heart. FWIW i got charged 60$ for some one who knows what they are doing check out my specs etc. well worth it to me, as peice of mind etc.
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05-25-2007, 04:38 PM
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micrometer is the hard part.
you can also get some outside spring dividers/calipers for $15-20 at mcmaster and then transfer the measurement to a ruler or vernier calipers.
item 2060A62 for example.
mcmaster for the dial indy.
20715A44 for a set with dial and mag base. $29
you can also get some outside spring dividers/calipers for $15-20 at mcmaster and then transfer the measurement to a ruler or vernier calipers.
item 2060A62 for example.
mcmaster for the dial indy.
20715A44 for a set with dial and mag base. $29
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05-30-2007, 02:44 PM
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Just got the diff in today. Looks good. Should I rebuild it? Where do I get the stuff to do it or where do I take it? It only has 90,000 miles on it. Also what are the gear ratio on an 88 rx7 lsd?
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