AE86 LSD/Diff options????

AE86fan · Post by **AE86fan** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 3:28 pm

Just pulled my diff out and found the factory LSD (prefacelift) is lunched, which would explain why Im not getting any traction.

I just cant afford to buy a new 86 aftermarket LSD (TRD, cusco, kaaz etc), if I could find one, and am not too keen on getting a second hand one if its going to need money spent rebuilding etc.

The car is making 180 hp atw (turbo), so I dont need anything too industrial and am keen to try and keep the weight down.

The car is primarly used for track days and Im aiming for a set up that can be driftable as well.

Keen on any help and ideas on what diff or lsd could be made to fit without too much expense....cheers.

jakesae101 · Post by **jakesae101** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:07 pm

shortened hilux diff factory lsd some of them and heeps of ratio options just have to modify the mounts

rollaholic · Post by **rollaholic** » Sat Jan 17, 2009 8:16 pm

the hiluxes never got proper LSDs tho

F series is better choice imo, and allows you the option of getting good aftermarket stuff later as altezzas use an F housing also

d1 mule · Post by **d1 mule** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:29 am

if mainly trackdays, just find a open T series head and lock it..... easy.

iv got a E (7.1") series in my ae70 and its had 2 track days and its all good

but as rollaholic said, if thinking of upgrading do a F seried before a G (hilux)

rollaholic · Post by **rollaholic** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:36 am

i dont know how useful a locker would be at grip days though

d1 mule · Post by **d1 mule** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 11:01 am

im fairly sure the V8 supercars run ford 9" minispools, sp basically a locker under load

Logan · Post by **Logan** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 6:47 pm

not alot of time difference lap wise between welded job ,which had for a very long time, and a good trd LSD, but the trd LSD does make the car slightly easier to drive, and can get better turn in. Id go welded for a " " grip " " car with out second thought for value for money.

AE86fan · Post by **AE86fan** » Sun Jan 18, 2009 7:11 pm

Sweet, I might see what I can find in a F-series.....are all f-series diffs 5x100?? anything 4x114.3??

gepsk8 · Post by **gepsk8** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 1:29 pm

no u can get both of them 100x5 normal comes out on the diesel townace/liteace

Logan · Post by **Logan** » Mon Jan 19, 2009 3:20 pm

crown= 5x114,3 live axle 5 link disc brake,

FULLOC · Post by **FULLOC** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 4:49 pm

ive got a locked mx73 f series and its mint. wouldnt go hilux from what ive heard its too heavy and torsen lsds are no good for the drift although sweet for grip and cheap as far as lsds go(altezza factory lsd into f series housing+shims <$500)

also i just scored an f series (open) out of a 3t carina for $20 so cheap as

matt dunn · Post by **matt dunn** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 6:13 pm

rollaholic wrote:i dont know how useful a locker would be at grip days though

I run a welded diff, and would do so over a LSD anyday,

the plate type are no good as they wear and loose tension and are no good for decent power,
and have had trouble with torsens casuing issues at speed in some cars

mr30%jr · Post by **mr30%jr** » Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:24 pm

for road/track day.

TRD or kazz all the way. will never break again. not sure how long lockers last and prolly reallllllly harsh on your rubber and other components