Which LSD is best for road racing ?

mk3_rsr · 10-11-2009, 09:38 AM

What LSD would you choose for a 600hp 6-spd MKIV supra ?

TRD, KAAZ, CUSCO, 1,5way 2way ?

gfallon · 10-13-2009, 01:14 AM

well cant say witch brand is best, i only have experience with one. i have a kaaz 1.5way and very happy with it.
1.5 way is best for roadracing and autox. 2 way is best for drifting
a gear type lsd is best for roadracing/ autox. quaife would be the best example but they do not make one for the supra.

Gorilla · 10-16-2009, 06:28 AM

How are these aftermarket LSD for the road? Seeing as mine is an occasional track racer.

Xantim · 10-16-2009, 06:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gorilla

How are these aftermarket LSD for the road? Seeing as mine is an occasional track racer.

Get a TRD, works just as well on the street as for drag/road racing.

MyKarIsVicious · 10-16-2009, 11:55 AM

we run a carbonetics carbon carbon 1.5 lsd.

botchilah · 10-17-2009, 12:02 AM

A friend told me Carbonetics is ATS Across in Japan re-branded in the US?

Cz. · 10-17-2009, 03:53 PM

Yes, Carbonetics is the US distributor of the ATS products.

Greg Caloudas · 10-29-2009, 06:24 AM

i like the carbonetics and have one in the evo... the only problem with them is the price. i don't feel like the carbon plate is worth twice the money as the TRD.

dejacky · 10-30-2009, 07:04 AM

I get the carbonetic carbon lsd's for ~$990 so I suppose it depends where you shop.

badsupra · 10-30-2009, 08:10 AM

anyone knows a difference between oem lsd and aftermarket
im trying to buy a factory 5 spd lsd but i dont know if this is a 1.5 definitely not a 2way not trying to hijack your thread but im also clueless to get an oem or just the kaaz

Greg Caloudas · 10-30-2009, 08:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dejacky

I get the carbonetic carbon lsd's for ~$990 so I suppose it depends where you shop.

you can get a Carbonetic Carbon 1.5 way LSD for a supra Part number ACTRB10930 for $990? Brand new in box?

suprareyrey · 10-30-2009, 09:41 AM

I will trade my carbon cabonetic for a trd. Mine has less than 100 miles , barely broken in.

dejacky · 10-30-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greg Caloudas

you can get a Carbonetic Carbon 1.5 way LSD for a supra Part number ACTRB10930 for $990? Brand new in box?

last time I checked, yes you are correct.

MarkLinRacing · 11-15-2009, 02:41 AM

I would highly recommend the OS Giken differential.. I run it on my own car and I used to have an open differential and a Quaife before the OS Giken Super Lock LSD.

The OS Giken LSD was an amazing upgrade over my Quaife.

stuntman · 11-17-2009, 04:41 PM

Check out this article I wrote with MotoIQ.com -it's a great read to understand how LSD units work, and how to tune them for your desired needs. Often LSD units are too aggressive out of the box and some slight tuning can yield seconds on the track:

http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...ferential.aspx

-Billy

m_life · 11-20-2009, 02:57 PM

how do the OS giken and carbonetic compare to the TRD unit??

carbonetic 1.5 way is a clutch type diff correct? giken the same?

Black 97-6 · 11-20-2009, 07:05 PM

Still not much info on the original question.

Greg C. or billy I am still on the original stock diff.

Would we gain time by swappping to a TRD or a Carbonnetics? Or is it just for durability

Thank You...Mark B.

stuntman · 11-21-2009, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Black 97-6

Still not much info on the original question.

Greg C. or billy I am still on the original stock diff.

Would we gain time by swappping to a TRD or a Carbonnetics? Or is it just for durability

Thank You...Mark B.

Check out the link to my last post. An LSD is a crucial component to the handling characteristics of your car, which can affect the balance of your car, ideal spring rates, and alignment. When tuned properly, there are SECONDS to be had from stock to a proper LSD like OS Giken or Carbonetics.

I like the Carbonetics on a few S2000s ive driven, but have never reconfigured them or played with them like I have with the OS Giken. Check out that link, it's a good read (and I wrote it!

)

Billy

tunaman · 12-04-2009, 12:46 AM

Detroit locker or welded

dejacky · 12-04-2009, 07:55 PM

Does anyone prefer the TRD over the Carbonetics Carbon lsd?

n disgii · 06-09-2010, 05:10 AM

I am looking for more info on this as well. I would love to get a TRD just because I know for a fact that it works well, but I am curious how the Carbonetics, and even more so the OS Giken, compare to the TRD. What exactly is the difference between them and under what circumstances would one be better than the other? Anyone?

TRDSupraTurbo · 06-12-2010, 08:21 AM

TRD for sure

Marek300zx · 07-23-2010, 11:24 AM

I want bay 1.5 way LSD. My preffer is TRD , Cusco and Os Giken. But I not what difference between them?
I driving on the street, sometime's drag racing and time attack.

Mr. Wob · 07-23-2010, 11:44 AM

For what its worth, on Miata, the OS Giken is a cheat code. Absolutely unreal what you can do with a rear end with it.

Marek300zx · 07-24-2010, 01:48 AM

that cusco? What model is better MZ or RS for street racing ?

10-11-2009, 09:38 AM	#1
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stuntman SupraForums Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 208	Check out this article I wrote with MotoIQ.com -it's a great read to understand how LSD units work, and how to tune them for your desired needs. Often LSD units are too aggressive out of the box and some slight tuning can yield seconds on the track: http://www.motoiq.com/MagazineArticl...ferential.aspx -Billy __________________ Billy Johnson: http://www.billyjohnsonracing.com & http://user.streetfire.net/profile/BillyJohnson.htm FX Motorsports Development - Chassis Tuning & Track Support 7X Overall Time Attack Champions & Track Record Holder (Laguna Seca, Long Beach, Buttonwillow, WSIR, CMP, SM, ACS) E-mail FXMDBilly@gmail.com for pricing: KW suspension, PFC Brakes, HKS, RC Injectors, Swift Springs BW Track Record Holder for Semi Truck - 3:05.6 - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Huq3ba2D0Mg

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10-13-2009, 01:14 AM	#2
gfallon SupraForums Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Brandon, MS Age: 34 Posts: 383	well cant say witch brand is best, i only have experience with one. i have a kaaz 1.5way and very happy with it. 1.5 way is best for roadracing and autox. 2 way is best for drifting a gear type lsd is best for roadracing/ autox. quaife would be the best example but they do not make one for the supra.

10-16-2009, 06:28 AM	#3
Gorilla Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Sydney Posts: 38	How are these aftermarket LSD for the road? Seeing as mine is an occasional track racer.

10-17-2009, 12:02 AM	#6
botchilah SupraForums Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Philippines Posts: 995	A friend told me Carbonetics is ATS Across in Japan re-branded in the US?

10-17-2009, 03:53 PM	#7
Cz. Newbie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 130	Yes, Carbonetics is the US distributor of the ATS products.

10-29-2009, 06:24 AM	#8
Greg Caloudas GSC Motorsports Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Road Course Age: 32 Posts: 850	i like the carbonetics and have one in the evo... the only problem with them is the price. i don't feel like the carbon plate is worth twice the money as the TRD.

10-30-2009, 07:04 AM	#9
dejacky EFI Certified Tuner Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Traveling Tuner Age: 29 Posts: 1,809	I get the carbonetic carbon lsd's for ~$990 so I suppose it depends where you shop.

10-30-2009, 08:10 AM	#10
badsupra SupraForums Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: so cal Age: 31 Posts: 115	anyone knows a difference between oem lsd and aftermarket im trying to buy a factory 5 spd lsd but i dont know if this is a 1.5 definitely not a 2way not trying to hijack your thread but im also clueless to get an oem or just the kaaz

10-30-2009, 09:41 AM	#12
suprareyrey Finally finished Join Date: May 2005 Location: miami Age: 31 Posts: 1,564	I will trade my carbon cabonetic for a trd. Mine has less than 100 miles , barely broken in.

11-15-2009, 02:41 AM	#14
MarkLinRacing Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Canada Age: 22 Posts: 32	I would highly recommend the OS Giken differential.. I run it on my own car and I used to have an open differential and a Quaife before the OS Giken Super Lock LSD. The OS Giken LSD was an amazing upgrade over my Quaife.

11-20-2009, 02:57 PM	#16
m_life SupraForums Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: united kingdom Age: 23 Posts: 451	how do the OS giken and carbonetic compare to the TRD unit?? carbonetic 1.5 way is a clutch type diff correct? giken the same?

11-20-2009, 07:05 PM	#17
Black 97-6 SupraForums Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Dallas Posts: 103	Still not much info on the original question. Greg C. or billy I am still on the original stock diff. Would we gain time by swappping to a TRD or a Carbonnetics? Or is it just for durability Thank You...Mark B.

12-04-2009, 07:55 PM	#20
dejacky EFI Certified Tuner Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Traveling Tuner Age: 29 Posts: 1,809	Does anyone prefer the TRD over the Carbonetics Carbon lsd?

06-09-2010, 05:10 AM	#21
n disgii SupraForums Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 746	I am looking for more info on this as well. I would love to get a TRD just because I know for a fact that it works well, but I am curious how the Carbonetics, and even more so the OS Giken, compare to the TRD. What exactly is the difference between them and under what circumstances would one be better than the other? Anyone?

06-12-2010, 08:21 AM	#22
TRDSupraTurbo Newbie Join Date: May 2010 Location: JP Posts: 45	TRD for sure

07-23-2010, 11:24 AM	#23
Marek300zx Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 10	I want bay 1.5 way LSD. My preffer is TRD , Cusco and Os Giken. But I not what difference between them? I driving on the street, sometime's drag racing and time attack.

07-23-2010, 11:44 AM	#24
Mr. Wob Wobbiest: Three Laws Safe Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Convicted Sex Offender Age: 96 Posts: 5,324	For what its worth, on Miata, the OS Giken is a cheat code. Absolutely unreal what you can do with a rear end with it.

07-24-2010, 01:48 AM	#25
Marek300zx Newbie Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Poland Posts: 10	that cusco? What model is better MZ or RS for street racing ?