VLSD question, upgrading base model

chuckd05 · 11-09-2009, 12:33 AM

DIFFERENTIAL ASSY-VISCOUS - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ 3.7L V6 (B/SPORT+T/SPORT) :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com

That says its the differential assembly viscious ... Is that all I would need to upgrade my base model to have the VLSD?

Thanks in advance!

Z1Performance · 11-09-2009, 07:59 AM

you'll also need around $500 in extra parts between the new output shaft, bearings, seals, etc, and then paying someone to do the install

a VLSD is hardly an upgrade - in fact, it stinks, and over time, the minimal lockup it has new goes away, and is not much better than an open diff.

you can pick up a used VLSD on my350z for next to nothing. I still wouldn't bother with it - not even worth the time spend making the swap IMHO vs the aftermarket units out there

westpak · 11-09-2009, 08:07 AM

^+1

I would go for an aftermarket one, that being said not sure one is needed anyway unless you plan on doing some track events, I have driven my son's base 07 350Z and the shop's base 370Z and really didn't feel the need for the lsd, nothing a good set of tires wont take care of for street use.

Z1Performance · 11-10-2009, 08:00 AM

for average street commuting, I agree with Gus - it's a waste, just like pretty much any other mod. For those fun backround runs, or through the mountains, etc, the differential plays HUGE rewards, and will be one of the best mods you will ever do. Of everything I ever have done to my 350Z, the differential remains my favorite

westpak · 11-10-2009, 09:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Z1Performance

for average street commuting, I agree with Gus - it's a waste, just like pretty much any other mod. For those fun backround runs, or through the mountains, etc, the differential plays HUGE rewards, and will be one of the best mods you will ever do. Of everything I ever have done to my 350Z, the differential remains my favorite

true, I forget about mountains and twisties since here in Florida the only way to get anything close to that kind of action is a track LOL

11-09-2009, 12:33 AM	#1 (permalink)
chuckd05 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NY Posts: 2,391 Drives: No longer a Z Rep Power: 19	VLSD question, upgrading base model DIFFERENTIAL ASSY-VISCOUS - 370Z (Z34) 2009+ 3.7L V6 (B/SPORT+T/SPORT) :: Nissan Parts, NISMO and Nissan Accessories - Courtesyparts.com That says its the differential assembly viscious ... Is that all I would need to upgrade my base model to have the VLSD? Thanks in advance! __________________ 09 370Z 6M PW - FBO Best 1/4 mile = 12.926 @ 109 SOLD -- 08 BMW 135i - FBO 12.1@120mph SOLD -- white 09 e92 335 Coupe Mtech - 11.9 @ 119 :-)

11-09-2009, 08:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
westpak Enthusiast Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Worth, FL Posts: 405 Drives: 2003 350Z DB Rep Power: 16	^+1 I would go for an aftermarket one, that being said not sure one is needed anyway unless you plan on doing some track events, I have driven my son's base 07 350Z and the shop's base 370Z and really didn't feel the need for the lsd, nothing a good set of tires wont take care of for street use. __________________ 03 350Z 587 RWHP - May 2009 Dsport Feature

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11-09-2009, 07:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Z1Performance Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. James, NY Posts: 237 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 15	you'll also need around $500 in extra parts between the new output shaft, bearings, seals, etc, and then paying someone to do the install a VLSD is hardly an upgrade - in fact, it stinks, and over time, the minimal lockup it has new goes away, and is not much better than an open diff. you can pick up a used VLSD on my350z for next to nothing. I still wouldn't bother with it - not even worth the time spend making the swap IMHO vs the aftermarket units out there

11-10-2009, 08:00 AM	#4 (permalink)
Z1Performance Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: St. James, NY Posts: 237 Drives: 350Z Rep Power: 15	for average street commuting, I agree with Gus - it's a waste, just like pretty much any other mod. For those fun backround runs, or through the mountains, etc, the differential plays HUGE rewards, and will be one of the best mods you will ever do. Of everything I ever have done to my 350Z, the differential remains my favorite