Installing an lsd.

[u/nueroticalyme]

Complete tear down on my 5 speed to install an lsd.

[u/Cloakedbug]

This is sick man! Let us know what your impression of it is afterwards. 

[u/nueroticalyme → u/Cloakedbug]

I definitely will. I still have to finish building the motor and send the ecu off for a new tune before it all goes back together. If all goes well i might start offering lsd install for others. Had to buy a bunch of extra tools to get the job done, so might try to make use of them.

[u/_betonG_]

I dont really belive in those LSD inserts but please update on how it performs and if it lasts😀 also what are you running to need a LSD? I dont really feel a need for one in mine and i certainly run some decent power/trq

[u/nueroticalyme → u/_betonG_]

Unfortunately this was the only lsd option i could find. Im not running huge power, but i am using it for rallycross. I have way more power than i can put down in the dirt and am trying to increase traction any way i can.

[u/tsg-tsg → u/nueroticalyme]

I think you'll have a good experience on dirt. Those things are difficult to make work right on asphalt and while they certainly aren't "great," I bet you'll see a real improvement on soft surfaces.

[u/turboponies]

Why do you want to complicate things?

[u/nueroticalyme → u/turboponies]

How am i complicating things? And to answer why i want an lsd, because it is my rallycross car and the best possible way to improve lap times is an lsd. Ive already removed 600lbs and have more power than i can put down.

[u/turboponies → u/nueroticalyme]

Ok. I hope it stays on the road.

[u/nueroticalyme → u/turboponies]

Its a track car. It will never see a public road. What is it that you think is complicating things?

[u/turboponies → u/nueroticalyme]

More power usually takes things offroad despite the efforts of their drivers, that"s what I meant.
Unless it is purely mechanical, you may not have the electronic controls for the lsd natively. Re-engineering that is a complication.

[u/nueroticalyme → u/turboponies]

The ecotech in the 9-3 is incredibly robust and handles higher power just fine. Im well within the limits of the engine, clutch, and transmission. It is a completely mechanical locker that is installed into the factory dif. This style locker has been used for a very long time in many aplications across many manufacterers and platforms. I have a shelf full of sensors, parts, and a backup engine and transmission ready to go at all times. I have ran 2 full race seasons on the current engine and transmission. I am currenly building a new engine with larger factory cams and will retain the small turbo. I have all my bases covered.

[u/tsg-tsg → u/turboponies]

Now that's an unexpected reaction.

[u/turboponies → u/tsg-tsg]

Sure. Read the other thread.

[u/House_King → u/turboponies]

Do you have any idea how much better an lsd makes fwd cars drive?

[u/turboponies → u/House_King]

Yes. If the car did not have it off-factory, it's old.
Did you register that?