limited slip VS non
 

hey i know what limited slip is and how it works but would it be worth it to put it on. actually what i should say is can you put the mazda speed LSD on an MP3 or MP5?

Re: limited slip VS non
 

You should be able to, as far as I know it's the same tranny used. However, you may not be able to get an LSD because similarly dealers won't get you parts (i.e. turbo stuff) for you unless you have a MSP. It may be tricky getting your hands on one, but sure it's possible. If you plan on getting 200+whp out of your p5, then you probably want to look into getting one... somehow

Ask 'maz94protege'. He works at a mazda dealership.
I PMed you his aol IM screen name.

The MSP LSD should fit fine in the regular ES/P5 tranny because the MSP's tranny is otherwise identical. It's also pretty cheap compared to most aftermarket units; dealer list is $400, which means that retail should be ~$600. Also, AFAIK the LSD should not be covered by the same parts availability restrictions as the turbo system in the MSP because it's an off-the-shelf part, not a custom fab job by an aftermarket company.

However, keep in mind that installing an LSD requires tearing down and rebuilding the tranny, which requires special skills and tools. It can NOT be described as a bolt-on part. If in doubt, do NOT try installing it yourself. :D

Nice...

They are definately needed with more power. As for the turning you can get decent results with fatter bars and better tires. A lot of tuners that I have talked to hate the way they change the steering feel mid turn in FWD cars. I don't know I have never driven a FWD with one.

will the stock p5/mp3/etc axles mate up with the LSD or will people need to get the larger MSP axles?

is the MSP LSD torsen or viscous?

I would think the CV's themselves would be the same so they would fit the stock axles. I thought the only difference between the MS's was the thicker shafts themselves but not the CV joints.

The MS's is a Conical Ring type LSD.