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Old 01-15-2013, 03:02 AM   #1
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For the beginners...
It's advantageous to go with a Torsen cause it's predictable.
The other advantage is that there is nothing to wear, so it's maintenance-free.
Downside for a Torsen is that it's relatively delicate - due to it's design and all the little spider gears.
The FD Torsen LSD is good to about 300hp or so - above 400hp is pushing it.
This is also very dependent on your driving style.
You could run 500hp through a Torsen if you're very delicate with your throttle control.
I'm talking worst case which is drag-style launches.

Clutch-pack LSD's can be a handful, because beginners will have hard time with the on / off engagement; this is where the Torsen is superior.
The clutch LSD is stronger by design.
This is why your drag "posi's" and aftermarket LSD's are almost always clutch-type.
For advance drivers, you can use the on / off point of the LSD engagement to your advantage.
Also, the clutch packs can be tuned to change on / off engagement points and also the rate of engagement...
Last, but not least, one big disadvantage is that the clutch discs will wear.

Viscous LSD's only advantage is that they are basically maintenance-free.

Yes, the FD stock Torsen LSD will swap into any FC turbo rear diff with the right stub shafts.
This is basically what the Infini VI FC3S in Japan was running...


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