Front Cusco Lsd On Gtr ?

[infamous_t]

What do you mean excessive amounts? - You can get 1 litre bottles:

http://www.motul.com/nz/en/products/153?f%5Bapplication%5D=141&f%5Brange%5D=25

here is the Motul version:

http://www.motul.com/nz/en/products/108?f%5Bapplication%5D=141&f%5Brange%5D=25

Didn't know it was available outside of Nismo JP, traders in Japan won't send, or if they do they require a min. 6x 1L purchase.

The LSD is supposed to come with 2x 1L Nismo LSD oil, but they don't seem to supply it with the oil outside of Japan.

Will chase it up locally, to see if I can get it, thanks.

I was aware of the generic Motul version, however I'm led to believe they are not 100% the same.

I assuming Nismo has a specific blend of friction modifiers etc to suit the LSD for an OEM feel i.e. minimal chatter.

I used the Castrol to good effect.

Add some Penrite friction modifier if you get too much chatter

Thanks, might end up being easier to source.

[KiwiRS4T]

Didn't know it was available outside of Nismo JP, traders in Japan won't send, or if they do they require a min. 6x 1L purchase.

The LSD is supposed to come with 2x 1L Nismo LSD oil, but they don't seem to supply it with the oil outside of Japan.

Will chase it up locally, to see if I can get it, thanks.

I was aware of the generic Motul version, however I'm led to believe they are not 100% the same.

I assuming Nismo has a specific blend of friction modifiers etc to suit the LSD for an OEM feel i.e. minimal chatter.

Thanks, might end up being easier to source.

Yes the Nismo stuff although also made by Motul is a higher spec. In NZ Motul is available through a number of parts shops and the Nismo version is also available from Nissan dealers.

This appears to be the Aussie distributor - the website lists stockists:

http://www.linkauto.com.au/index_page.html

[infamous_t]

Unsurprisingly no listed stockists in WA.

On further research it's apparently the OEM fluid on later model R35 LSDs (and recommended on earlier), so I have no doubt I'll get my hands on it one way or another.

Thanks

[infamous_t]

LOL turns out Motul is changing it's Australian distributor.

Both the current & future Australian distributors are dream boats that decided to jerk me & the retailer sourcing it around, and decided that it's all to hard to do their job.

[KiwiRS4T]

LOL turns out Motul is changing it's Australian distributor.

Both the current & future Australian distributors are dream boats that decided to jerk me & the retailer sourcing it around, and decided that it's all to hard to do their job.

I buy the Nismo stuff from Nissan. Since its specified for the GTR you should be able to get it from your nearest Nissan dealer as well.

[infamous_t]

I buy the Nismo stuff from Nissan. Since its specified for the GTR you should be able to get it from your nearest Nissan dealer as well.

Tried that, Nissan (over here anyway) doesn't stock/carry it and referred me to the Motul local dealer, to which there are none in my state.

I can buy it from a US Nissan dealer over ebay, but I'll get stung 50% of the price in freight.

I've settled for Just Jap who seem to have it on hand (waiting for confirmation), however I'm getting stung a bit in freight and higher item costs so I'll be $50 worse off

LOL @ swear filter, I'll let you guess what dream boat means

[infamous_t]

What a saga.

The guys at Just Jap say it's been discontinued...

[KiwiRS4T]

If you scroll down this listing you will find the diff oil for NZ$58 a litre - what prices have you had so far? I will email my contact @ Cockram Nissan to get an up to date price.

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/car-parts-accessories/oil-additives/auction-608121833.htm

[infamous_t]

Too hard as it can't be air freighted, but that's significantly cheaper than all prices I've come across.

Decided to go with regular Motul comp fluid, as it's far easy & cheaper to get my hands on, and others I've spoken to have been happy with it's performance.

If it doesn't work out I'll try something else at the service interval.

Thanks for the help.

[Blackkers]

Reviving an old thread. The consensus seems to be the Quafie front center is the overall favourite.

Although we haven't had any input from anyone using either of the 2 Cusco front diff options:

the RS model: http://www.rhdjapan.com/cusco-type-rs-lsd-diff-front-nissan-bnr32-bcnr33-bnr34.html

the MZ model: http://www.rhdjapan.com/cusco-type-mz-lsd-front-limited-slip-differential-r32-r33-r34-gt-r.html

If anyone has one of these or knows somebody with one could you please weigh in? the Quafie unit's are a fair bit more expensive from Just Jap ($700 more) and I only just sent and email to Piggaz's contact - Thanks for the contact btw Paul

My engine is out and it is not going back in with a stock front diff! Help me make a decision please! I would love a helical from Quaife but I don't think I can justify the extra $$ for it. Thanks

[GTRPSI]

Quaife is a known winner, just read a few threads here to understand.

Im currently fitting a RS Cusco 1 way in ours, front diff casing needed some grinding to creat enough clearance to slip it in as its wider where the clutch pack body is.

Do it while the sump is off so you can clean the alloy shavings out easily.

Type Cusco RS centers are suppose to run a 80w140 oil in the rear and lighter 80w90 oil for front diffs.

In my case im using a Motul Gear competition full synthetic 75w140 for the front diff due to power loadings on the gears.

For Cusco RS centers the oil must contain a friction modifier.....

Edited February 5, 2015 by GTRPSI

[Blackkers]

Quaife is a known winner, just read a few threads here to understand.

Im currently fitting a RS Cusco 1 way in ours, front diff casing needed some grinding to creat enough clearance to slip it in as its wider where the clutch pack body is.

Do it while the sump is off so you can clean the alloy shavings out easily.

Type Cusco RS centers are suppose to run a 80w140 oil in the rear and lighter 80w90 oil for front diffs.

In my case im using a Motul Gear competition full synthetic 75w140 for the front diff due to power loadings on the gears.

For Cusco RS centers the oil must contain a friction modifier.....

Sounds like a bit of a headache. Is your car far away from being finished? I'd love some feedback on how it drives once it's all sorted

[GTRPSI]

Bottom end done, headwork half way there.

Fitting a LSD is not a headache, its just a bit of grinding to clearance so the unit can fit in.

Even removing the stock one is a bit of a tight fit, aftermarket ones having a larger body need some more room to slip in.

Edited February 5, 2015 by GTRPSI