[WTB] lsd

Dali · Post by **Dali** » February 2nd, 2007, 3:14 am

looking for a limited slip for a 93 v6 manual tranny, sooner would be prefered. thanks.

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » February 2nd, 2007, 7:58 pm

There's only 2 options (that i'm aware of) for the K8. The Quaiff LSD, which runs for around $1500US, or the Phantom Grip Conversion Kit, which *I think* runs for about $500-$600

There is the MazdaSpeed Protégé LSD, but that works only with the taller 4.11:1 gearboxes (the stock Mx-3/Probe is 4.38:1) from the MX-6/626 (or custom with the Escort ZX2 gearset). Although they are interchangable, I dont think anyone has done it on the 1.8, ususally swaps in a 2.5 at the same time

Dali · Post by **Dali** » February 2nd, 2007, 9:30 pm

well ive got the phantom grip installed allready with the upgraded springs but it allready is slipping from running a slightly tuned klze. i am rebuilding it and turboing it this summer, so im looking for a actual lsd unit now.

ruthless_mx3 · Post by **ruthless_mx3** » February 3rd, 2007, 9:48 am

there is also a jdm only factory option lsd tranny. Only issue there though is you must have custom axles made.

Mazdaracer · Post by **Mazdaracer** » February 5th, 2007, 11:44 am

The MSP LSD has been used in the GS trans...Gro_Harlem did it a few years ago, as i'm sure a few others have too. It fits all G-series transmissions.

I have one in my Probe GT trans for my ZE...

zCat · Post by **zCat** » February 10th, 2007, 3:05 am

ruthless_mx3 wrote:there is also a jdm only factory option lsd tranny. Only issue there though is you must have custom axles made.

Yea. When you find that transmission, let me know, because I will kill you in your sleep for it.

Nd4SpdSe · Post by **Nd4SpdSe** » February 10th, 2007, 7:11 am

Mazdaracer wrote:The MSP LSD has been used in the GS trans...Gro_Harlem did it a few years ago, as i'm sure a few others have too. It fits all G-series transmissions

Yes, but he's also swapped to the Escort ZX2 gearset. I'm farily sure I was told by him that it only works in 4.11:1 g-series, as well as a few others who have said the same thing.

ruthless_mx3 · Post by **ruthless_mx3** » February 11th, 2007, 4:00 pm

zCat wrote:
ruthless_mx3 wrote:there is also a jdm only factory option lsd tranny. Only issue there though is you must have custom axles made.
Yea. When you find that transmission, let me know, because I will kill you in your sleep for it.

Call around all the importers to find one, they are rare but available. I have 2 of them. One installed in the car and one chillin in the hatch of my parts car. And no they are not for sale, they're all mine.

The found the first one first place I called, the second one took me bout a month to locate. Getting properly fit shafts for it is a pain in the a-- though. Drivers side axle needs to be bout 1/4" longer than stock. Also when stuff breaks, no one has parts for it.

If I did it again I would just use a domestic tranny with a quaife lsd put into it. Easier to source parts and then you have the option of either long or short ratio gearing instead of just the short ratio trans. The protege mazdaspeed unit is, as mentioned, another option and cheapest, but I believe it is a 2way diff. I would consider selling my setup, but I would want way more money than anyone would be willing to pay. It cost me a fortune to get it all fit and working. I would have to sell my trans and shafts together as a set. The shafts are worthless w/o the tranny and the tranny is worthless w/o the shafts. Or you could just kill me in my sleep and take it all.

PS: Try Nagano Japanese, they treated me well and had very fast shipping. It was in my possession 3days from when I ordered it.