Ok, so iv been researching this and that, LSD's and all that, cant really find what im looking for =/ so i begain thinking, Welding my diff? is there a down side to this? like will it hurt anything? break **** and what not?

 

A couple friends of mine weld their diff on their 240s for drifting. They've been abusing their diffs for quite a long time and they recommend that I do it to my SC. They say the only thing that might break are a couple gears IF they are not welded correctly. But other than that it should be fine. If I can get ahold of a 5speed diff then I'll have it done to my Auto diff.

 

aside from handling like ****, a welded diff is a cheap way to make sure both rear tires get equal torque...

but really though, unless you like drifting every turn, don't ever plan on the car handling good...

 

I had a welded diff in a drag car, but not for my street car. Is it you DD or weekend street racer?

 

lol both, Its my DD, I drag it, and i Drift it, few autocross's but those are boring...

soo i mean welded diff sounds like Kicks out all the time...

i mean that would be tight execpt for when im not ready for it haha

Any place to find a nice 1.5 dif? if been hereing a auto supra works?

 

just press the clutch when u cornering at low speed oh wait 90% of SC's are auto lol

 

Auto supra LSD from a TT car is what you want. Don't expect to get one cheap. I paid $1000 for mine. Might be selling it soon? don't know yet.
You might score one for 700 but only if you are lucky.

 

welding a up a open diff is cheap, but you will face the consequences when the welds crack it will literally destroy your ring and pinion your case and the lsd housing, welding your differential is like running a spool, everytime you take a corner it will wear your tires out fast cause there is no clutches inside to disengage,so it won't be fun on the turns making noises clunking and banging, it's always better to pay the extra for the trd psi, it's better for traction because when one wheel spins it automatically transfer torque to the other wheel, thus both wheels spins for traction, and that when you go around corners it's a lot more forgiving, since there are internal clutches it will disengage on corners,

pm me for more questions, and i'll try to help you out, i work on differentials i've rebuilt supra rear ends and the typical american muscles

 

This might be the single most stupid thing I have read here on CL to date!!

With a welded differential, both rear wheels are ALWAYS spinning at the same rate. The clutch only has an effect on engaging/disengaging the transmission from the engine. ABSOLUTELY NO BEARING ON THE REAR!!!!


Drive a welded diff on the street (regular driving) and I ensure you that your rear will be blown within a few months.

Remember, when making a regular turn, lets say at a stoplight, the inside wheel is spinning slower than the outside wheel. This cannot happen with a welded differential. The inside wheel will be forced to spin. Over time, the additional strain you are putting on the rear end and axles WILL fail.

 

.that is the most efficient way to destroy your differential .but seeing that you use your car for drifting ,dragging and daily driving im guessing you dont really care about it too much .so if you weld it i got dibs on your suspension

 

I seen this and thought the same thing. I just decided to leave the un-educated just that! LOL

I'm with you on this one.

 

+1 on this one

 

spend the bucks and do it the right way. IMO, you have a lexus and to beat it up like that is a crime. Look around you can find a Diff for about $300 or so that will do what you want it to.

I just got an LSD, so I have an extra open diff laying around.