Weight of rear diff

Originally Posted by Hotrodz

Cool, that said and what has been said the difference is negligible. Even if it heavier the extra weight in the back and down low would be a positive gain. Wavetrac is an outstanding rear diff and will do what you want. I ran one in my Z and have it on the shelf a back up. What is funny about the Wavetrac is that it never overheated on the track but I got it to puke fluid on the tail of the Dragon.

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Originally Posted by Mr.K

Wavetrac is definitely my choice, it is a proven outstanding unit and if I am pushing the car that hard and I see the need in the future for something better I can always upgrade my diff setup to something else down the line.

Originally Posted by Mr.K

My goal with the diff itself is to improve traction of course. Mostly spirited driving with some track use. The OS Giken might be better for cornering performance and handling characteristics but I am not looking to install a diff cooler at the moment. The reason I am asking about weight is the notion that the mechanical lsd could be heavier than the factory VLSD. The weight added could be a secondary effect and not a decision maker in upgrading my diff. I just wanted to know how big that difference was. I have to keep the power planted after all.

Originally Posted by Mr.K

My goal with the diff itself is to improve traction of course. Mostly spirited driving with some track use. The OS Giken might be better for cornering performance and handling characteristics but I am not looking to install a diff cooler at the moment. The reason I am asking about weight is the notion that the mechanical lsd could be heavier than the factory VLSD. The weight added could be a secondary effect and not a decision maker in upgrading my diff. I just wanted to know how big that difference was. I have to keep the power planted after all.

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I don't run a diff cooler on mine because my car isn't a track car. A diff cooler isn't needed for street use

Originally Posted by Mr.K

I see, I was mainly responding to Spooler's statement. I haven't really touched the subject in a while. It seemed like a lot of members enjoyed wavetrac and quaife for street use, not sure currently. It is a bit more expensive though from what I see. Will have to do some searching.

Originally Posted by redondoaveb

I don't run a diff cooler on mine because my car isn't a track car. A diff cooler isn't needed for street use

Originally Posted by Spooler

LOL, I did go to the "Tail of the Dragon" (Zdayz) with my OS Giken diff way back when my motor was stock. Needless to say I puked Diff fluid out the vent tube. If it is going to be a canyon carver, I think it is needed.

Originally Posted by madwi

yeah, dry weight.