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Discussion in 'Powertrain' started by crulejaypee, Apr 12, 2007.

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    crulejaypee New Member

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    Lsd

    I am looking to install a Quaife Helical Limited Slip Differential - Toyota 1.8L VVTi. I have a 01 Corolla LE and as we speak Dr. Tweak is installing a Turbo Kit. We have made some other mods such as, 5 speed manual transmission swap, custom exhaust system, rear disk conversion, CAI, hyper ground kit. I'm looking for someone who has experience with corolla and installing LSD. I'm located in South Jersey and willing to travel within reason.

    http://monkeywrenchracing.com/quaif...rential_toyota_celica_mr2_s_matrix_2000_.html
    crulejaypee, Apr 12, 2007
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    vortex Well-Known Member

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    if the good doc is doing a 5spd swap, do your differential THEN AND THERE!

    With the tranny off the car it's a pretty easy upgrade, takes about an hour. :)
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    The tranny swap was done already. He is installing the turbo kit.
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    vortex Well-Known Member

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    to replace the diff you have to pull the transmission out completely... unbolt the forward housing and remove it... (watch the bracket for the reverse gear slider attached to the forward housing... its a pain to get loose but the only way to pull the trans apart.) once removed the diff just comes right out... you unbolt the diff from the main drive gear and bolt your new one to it.. once complete, put it all back together, throw tranny back in car... bam you're ready to rock...
    vortex, Apr 13, 2007
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    Will a LSD damage the tranny during normal driving conditions?
    crulejaypee, Apr 13, 2007
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    cgreen38 Common sense, p

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    I dont' see any reason why it would. I know a few Honda guys who daily drive with LSD's in their cars.
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    nah, altho get used to the car acting a bit different during acceleration and cornering...
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    Rolla95 Rollin' Out y0

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    my nissan had an lsd and it didnt feel much different then a car without one...and its fun doin possi burnouts:-D
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    the corolla will get torque steer at high RPM's funny thing is that since my car produces very little low and mid-band power so i can never get my car to burn out. Only when after 5K rpm's does it start to be noticable, but it is more controlable with the LSD. the Quaife` LSD is the only upgrade i have to my vehicle as far as the tranny goes.
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