Something "diff"erent this way comes...
Something "diff"erent this way comes...
I got a Supra torsen diff. put in today. Thanks VVT-i! Thanks Dex!! Haven't had chance to really try it out yet (old diff and old brakes -FREAKIN' HEAVY- were in the trunk on the way home).
Looking forward to increased traction on turns in particular with less interference from VSC.
Will post impressions later.
Looking forward to increased traction on turns in particular with less interference from VSC.
Will post impressions later.
Congrats Bit. I have had mine now for some time and am a firm believer that this is the way the GS should come. Increased traction especially after clipping the apex is vastly improved over stock. Off the line launches are much harder with both tires clawing for traction instead of the 1 legged stock GS and the lower gearing really helps it out of the hole. Should come in very handy for the upcoming supercharger I'm getting within 2 weeks. Now go out and enjoy it. 
Lee
Lee
Last edited by Pearlpower; Oct 29, 2003 at 10:58 PM.
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From: Georgia
Originally posted by Pearlpower
Congrats Bit. I have had mine now for some time and am a firm believer that this is the way the GS should come. Increased traction especially after clipping the apex is vastly improved over stock. Off the line launches are much harder with both tires clawing for traction instead of the 1 legged stock GS and the lower gearing really helps it out of the hole. Should come in very handy for the upcoming supercharger I'm getting within 2 weeks. Now go out and enjoy it.
Lee
Congrats Bit. I have had mine now for some time and am a firm believer that this is the way the GS should come. Increased traction especially after clipping the apex is vastly improved over stock. Off the line launches are much harder with both tires clawing for traction instead of the 1 legged stock GS and the lower gearing really helps it out of the hole. Should come in very handy for the upcoming supercharger I'm getting within 2 weeks. Now go out and enjoy it.
Lee
I thought from the stuff I'd read all over the board that people said NOT to use it with FI because of the lower gearing????? That's why I didn't go hunt one down. Were they wrong? It made sense to me because of the quickness the rpms rise and stuff.
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Congrats Paul!!!! Did you get the Supra LSD? The one that is the straight replacement?
I just ordered the PI TC from Steve (he still has to get back to me on shipping cost
) and I can't wait to feel the difference that everyone is talking about.
Congrats on the brakes too!! Be sure to post some pics soon (after you wash your car please ) !
I just ordered the PI TC from Steve (he still has to get back to me on shipping cost
) and I can't wait to feel the difference that everyone is talking about. Congrats on the brakes too!! Be sure to post some pics soon (after you wash your car please
) !
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Originally posted by jmecbr900
Which S/C are you getting?
I thought from the stuff I'd read all over the board that people said NOT to use it with FI because of the lower gearing????? That's why I didn't go hunt one down. Were they wrong? It made sense to me because of the quickness the rpms rise and stuff.
Which S/C are you getting?
I thought from the stuff I'd read all over the board that people said NOT to use it with FI because of the lower gearing????? That's why I didn't go hunt one down. Were they wrong? It made sense to me because of the quickness the rpms rise and stuff.
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From: Georgia
Originally posted by Pearlpower
2400rpm stall TC is best. I will first try it out with the lower gearing, but will swap out the internals to the stock gearing and retain the LSD if need be. Supercharger is a Rod MIllen setup. But first I need to finish the brakes and get a set of coilovers. I just have not decided which coilovers to get: CS ,HA, or Flex.
2400rpm stall TC is best. I will first try it out with the lower gearing, but will swap out the internals to the stock gearing and retain the LSD if need be. Supercharger is a Rod MIllen setup. But first I need to finish the brakes and get a set of coilovers. I just have not decided which coilovers to get: CS ,HA, or Flex.
Let me ask you something, wouldn't it be easier and cheaper to go with something like the Phantom Grip if you are going to retain stock gearing? Just wondering. I don't know if it will even work, but just curious.
I do not have much (any) experience with the Phantom Grip and reviews of it are sparse. However the cost is around $289.00 and must be installed inside the differential. A Supra TT LSD AUTO pumpkin just plugs right into the rear of a GS and they go from 350-550. Keep in mind that their are two different rears ends, one for I believe pre 97 and after 97. The pre 97 is the one to get. Check over at Supraforums for some good info and the difference and why so many of the newer rear ends leave only 1 tire track down the strip vs. the old ones.
Lee
Lee
Originally posted by Hameed
Congrats Paul!!!! Did you get the Supra LSD? The one that is the straight replacement?
I just ordered the PI TC from Steve (he still has to get back to me on shipping cost ) and I can't wait to feel the difference that everyone is talking about.
Congrats on the brakes too!! Be sure to post some pics soon (after you wash your car please ) !
Congrats Paul!!!! Did you get the Supra LSD? The one that is the straight replacement?
I just ordered the PI TC from Steve (he still has to get back to me on shipping cost
) and I can't wait to feel the difference that everyone is talking about. Congrats on the brakes too!! Be sure to post some pics soon (after you wash your car please
) !
Congrats on the TC upgrade! Don't forget to get a tranny cooler installed for 'insurance'.
Me clean my car? Surely you're kidding.
Tonight on the way home from work I got a taste of the Torsen diff, and... ME LIKEY 
.
I came down a straight exit ramp off a highway and at the end had to turn right. I had to stop before turning. This was the EXACT scenario why I wanted the diff. Normally if I 'hit it' and turn sharp right the car goes, the VSC kicks in and slows the car down, then it slowly picks up again. THIS time there was a little 'chirp', one or two VSC light flashes, and VROOOM. I said YEEEEEEHAAAAA and then turned off onto a quiet side street to try it again. On the side street I tried slowing down to about 10mph, taking a right turn onto another small street, and HITTING IT. Sho-nuff, chirp, ZOOOOOOOM. I've got to um, experiment some more, but I'm already seeing the potential.
This my droogs seems to be a no brainer mod if you can get our hands on one!
.I came down a straight exit ramp off a highway and at the end had to turn right. I had to stop before turning. This was the EXACT scenario why I wanted the diff. Normally if I 'hit it' and turn sharp right the car goes, the VSC kicks in and slows the car down, then it slowly picks up again. THIS time there was a little 'chirp', one or two VSC light flashes, and VROOOM. I said YEEEEEEHAAAAA and then turned off onto a quiet side street to try it again. On the side street I tried slowing down to about 10mph, taking a right turn onto another small street, and HITTING IT. Sho-nuff, chirp, ZOOOOOOOM. I've got to um, experiment some more, but I'm already seeing the potential.
This my droogs seems to be a no brainer mod if you can get our hands on one!
OK, more miles with the diff. now and it's just amazing. Car definitely launches quicker due to higher ring gear and VSC just hasn't come on at all, even hammering it with power around a corner.
If you can get your hands on one of these puppies, do it!
If you can get your hands on one of these puppies, do it!