Mazdaspeed LSD
April-6th-2003, 09:21 PM
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I don't have the LSD and axles (wish I did 
) but I can address the other questions.
1) If my memory is correct, dealer net cost on the parts is ~$400 for the LSD and ~$240 each for the axles; retail is usually about 40% higher.
2) Installing the axles is an easy ~2 hour job, but installing the LSD requires removing the tranny and disassembling it. Removing a tranny can be done by most shadetree mechanics, but tearing down the tranny and installing the LSD requires special tools and a good deal of skill; if you've never done it before, you should probably leave it to a professional.
Hope this helps!
) but I can address the other questions. 1) If my memory is correct, dealer net cost on the parts is ~$400 for the LSD and ~$240 each for the axles; retail is usually about 40% higher.
2) Installing the axles is an easy ~2 hour job, but installing the LSD requires removing the tranny and disassembling it. Removing a tranny can be done by most shadetree mechanics, but tearing down the tranny and installing the LSD requires special tools and a good deal of skill; if you've never done it before, you should probably leave it to a professional.
Hope this helps!
April-6th-2003, 10:51 PM
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Originally posted by reefruner5
around a year ago, super street explained how to install an LSD in a nissan 240, it was step by step with pics, if u could find that it might help
around a year ago, super street explained how to install an LSD in a nissan 240, it was step by step with pics, if u could find that it might help
April-7th-2003, 01:03 AM
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Originally posted by Maxx Mazda
For the cost, it's not worth it man...
For the cost, it's not worth it man...
April-7th-2003, 01:05 AM
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Originally posted by reefruner5
i apologize, just trying to help a brother out
i apologize, just trying to help a brother out
April-7th-2003, 01:08 AM
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Originally posted by carguycw
I don't have the LSD and axles (wish I did ) but I can address the other questions.
1) If my memory is correct, dealer net cost on the parts is ~$400 for the LSD and ~$240 each for the axles; retail is usually about 40% higher.
2) Installing the axles is an easy ~2 hour job, but installing the LSD requires removing the tranny and disassembling it. Removing a tranny can be done by most shadetree mechanics, but tearing down the tranny and installing the LSD requires special tools and a good deal of skill; if you've never done it before, you should probably leave it to a professional.
Hope this helps!
I don't have the LSD and axles (wish I did
) but I can address the other questions. 1) If my memory is correct, dealer net cost on the parts is ~$400 for the LSD and ~$240 each for the axles; retail is usually about 40% higher.
2) Installing the axles is an easy ~2 hour job, but installing the LSD requires removing the tranny and disassembling it. Removing a tranny can be done by most shadetree mechanics, but tearing down the tranny and installing the LSD requires special tools and a good deal of skill; if you've never done it before, you should probably leave it to a professional.
Hope this helps!
April-7th-2003, 08:16 AM
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Originally posted by Installshield
Chris, do you know if the splined CV inputs are the same as a stock 2.0L 3rd gen? Meaning is it just the axle portion that is thicker or the ends of the CV joints as well? If you are required to use the axles with the LSD, you probably have to upgrade the front steering knuckles too, to compensate the thicker splined end that slides through the knuckle...
Chris, do you know if the splined CV inputs are the same as a stock 2.0L 3rd gen? Meaning is it just the axle portion that is thicker or the ends of the CV joints as well? If you are required to use the axles with the LSD, you probably have to upgrade the front steering knuckles too, to compensate the thicker splined end that slides through the knuckle...
April-7th-2003, 08:19 AM
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Originally posted by Z me Pro
why do you say it isn't worth it?
I would assume a LSD is one of the most effective handling parts you can put on your car
why do you say it isn't worth it?
I would assume a LSD is one of the most effective handling parts you can put on your car
Also, although the installation will be a bear (it's almost always difficult on an FWD car) the cost of the MSP LSD is *very* reasonable compared to the cost of a similar aftermarket LSD for most other vehicles.
April-7th-2003, 09:07 AM
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According to the Mazdaformance people they state that the spline count on both the MSP and regular Protege are the same. i.e. You don't have to purchase the axles.
There's someone on the other board that is having the dealer install his Mazdaspeed LSD, and it seems that there are all kinds of complications (had to be sent to mazdaspeed on oregon and what not).
I've noticed that my wheel spin has been drastically reduced ever since I got new tires. The stock tires really suck.
There's someone on the other board that is having the dealer install his Mazdaspeed LSD, and it seems that there are all kinds of complications (had to be sent to mazdaspeed on oregon and what not).
I've noticed that my wheel spin has been drastically reduced ever since I got new tires. The stock tires really suck.
April-7th-2003, 10:35 AM
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Originally posted by Arkos
There's someone on the other board that is having the dealer install his Mazdaspeed LSD, and it seems that there are all kinds of complications (had to be sent to mazdaspeed on oregon and what not).
There's someone on the other board that is having the dealer install his Mazdaspeed LSD, and it seems that there are all kinds of complications (had to be sent to mazdaspeed on oregon and what not).
Originally posted by Arkos
I've noticed that my wheel spin has been drastically reduced ever since I got new tires. The stock tires really suck.
I've noticed that my wheel spin has been drastically reduced ever since I got new tires. The stock tires really suck.
Our cars NEED a limited slip real, real bad.