anyone using an lsd from a tin top in there 7type, im thinking of getting one untill i can afford a tran-X. but im concerned that they are designed for a heavy car, therefore will be either inaffective or snatchy. should i buy it as its half the price of a new one with the correct ramp angles? i could sell the second hand one in a year when i can upgrade, it should hold its value

Ed

Just as a side note, I wouldn't use a Tran-X lsd, it's very harsh indeed. I had one in a VX C20LET turbo engined Mk 2 Astra and it was very "snappy" in terms of being on or off. I even took it out and changed the lock ratio (had 2 different options), but still no luck. My later Calibra C20XE with a 6-speed gearbox had a Quaife lsd, and it was a much nicer unit.

Still, that was just my opinion, and I'm sure everyone will have their own thoughts on the situation.

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Loads of cars use sierra lsd's with no problems, starting to get more expensive now as they are becoming more scarce but you can pick up a good working unit for around £150 or less as long as its the more common ration of 3.62/1

i wou;d go for a quaife atb over the tran-x. its a bit more gentle i understand. cheaper too i think

ive got a 3.75cwp in my standard diff so im only after an atlas LSD.

Ed