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Does anyone know if the stock Aristo V300 (160/161) have factory lsd in the diff?

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Old 04-06-12, 08:52 AM
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Default Does anyone know if the stock Aristo V300 (160/161) have factory lsd in the diff?

Need to know asap.
Old 04-06-12, 10:32 AM
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It was an option, not standard. Only way to tell is if you pop the cover and look at it. Or if you know the code that was on the vin tag on the driver door on the car it came from, which will usually not be known when buying from an engine importer.
Old 04-07-12, 02:58 PM
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u gotta pop the rear cover
Old 04-18-12, 04:47 PM
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It is stated on the build plate under the bonnet, a01a is open, a01b is torsen LSD
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ok once u pop the cover on the aristo diff.... what are u looking for? how does a torsen lsd look compared to limited slip
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Is this an Torsen or open diff?
Old 03-26-13, 01:57 PM
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The torsen lsd comes with what gearing? 3.92 or 3.76?
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Photo is an open diff.
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