08 - onwards GS460 LSD Diff into ISF
02-28-17, 05:58 PM
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08 - onwards GS460 LSD Diff into ISF
So, apparently, this is a straight swap, no stuffing around, easy bolt in..?!?!
I spoke to a reputable shop who has done a few. Its almost an identical diff apparently, just for a different car, and its LSD! What the hell?!
Has anyone here done this and can confirm?
They are different part numbers but with the same ratio etc:
http://jp-carparts.com/lexus/part_de...1&part=1093489
http://jp-carparts.com/lexus/part_de...1&part=2273187
Very intrigued..
I spoke to a reputable shop who has done a few. Its almost an identical diff apparently, just for a different car, and its LSD! What the hell?!
Has anyone here done this and can confirm?
They are different part numbers but with the same ratio etc:
http://jp-carparts.com/lexus/part_de...1&part=1093489
http://jp-carparts.com/lexus/part_de...1&part=2273187
Very intrigued..
02-28-17, 07:56 PM
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Why waste your time? Just buy the OS Giken TCD. It is head and shoulders better than any Torsen especially when the front springs are as soft at they are.
02-28-17, 08:00 PM
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Well that would be the best solution, but i dont track the car, but am fed up with single spinning in the wet.
After a OEM type switch, cheap. The car is worth $40k, maybe, im not dropping close to $4k on the diff for a bit of fun in the wet! But yes, again, i know that the Giken is fantastic, just cant justify it.
After a OEM type switch, cheap. The car is worth $40k, maybe, im not dropping close to $4k on the diff for a bit of fun in the wet! But yes, again, i know that the Giken is fantastic, just cant justify it.
02-28-17, 08:44 PM
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Well that would be the best solution, but i dont track the car, but am fed up with single spinning in the wet.
After a OEM type switch, cheap. The car is worth $40k, maybe, im not dropping close to $4k on the diff for a bit of fun in the wet! But yes, again, i know that the Giken is fantastic, just cant justify it.
After a OEM type switch, cheap. The car is worth $40k, maybe, im not dropping close to $4k on the diff for a bit of fun in the wet! But yes, again, i know that the Giken is fantastic, just cant justify it.
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02-28-17, 08:46 PM
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02-28-17, 08:46 PM
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I am ready to trash the Torsen in my Supra because the Giken is so much better. Seriously.
02-28-17, 09:05 PM
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03-01-17, 05:15 AM
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^^
You'll find plenty of first-hand feedback on this thread. One of our CL members, Ken Henderson, recently swapped out his Torsen LSD from his 2010 IS-F to an OS Giken TCD and his initial impressions can be found on post #38.
BTW, it's fun reading how much of an OS Giken advocate lobuxracer has become since he installed his TCD unit on his IS-F. There's no going back to lesser differentials once you've experienced what the OS Giken TCD is capable of!
Last edited by redspencer; 03-01-17 at 05:20 AM.
03-01-17, 07:53 AM
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Can anyone confirm if the 2013-2016 LS460 rear carrier contains a torsen diff or an open diff?
EDIT: looks like the sport package contains a torsen diff and the base model does not. So from what I understand, the OEM carriers that contain a torsen diff that may bolt in would be:
10+ IS-F
13+ LS460 with sport package
15+ RCF w/o TVD
EDIT: looks like the sport package contains a torsen diff and the base model does not. So from what I understand, the OEM carriers that contain a torsen diff that may bolt in would be:
10+ IS-F
13+ LS460 with sport package
15+ RCF w/o TVD
Last edited by STLblueF; 03-01-17 at 11:05 AM.
03-01-17, 04:10 PM
#15
Can anyone confirm if the 2013-2016 LS460 rear carrier contains a torsen diff or an open diff?
EDIT: looks like the sport package contains a torsen diff and the base model does not. So from what I understand, the OEM carriers that contain a torsen diff that may bolt in would be:
10+ IS-F
13+ LS460 with sport package
15+ RCF w/o TVD
EDIT: looks like the sport package contains a torsen diff and the base model does not. So from what I understand, the OEM carriers that contain a torsen diff that may bolt in would be:
10+ IS-F
13+ LS460 with sport package
15+ RCF w/o TVD