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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 09:21 PM
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Hey Henry, do you know if the TRD lsd for a GS400 will work on a GS300???
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Old Nov 8, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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Originally posted by LXOGOOD
Hey Henry, do you know if the TRD lsd for a GS400 will work on a GS300???
ummm, that's a good question, i don't know for sure if it's going to fit. my instint says it should, but it's hard to prove i guess

what does steve ganz say?
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 09:32 AM
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Default a few preliminary runs...

Man, I gotta work on my launch technique!
With these mods I am getting excessive tire spin (no real surprise) and really need to work on hooking up on the launch.
So far, the best run is a 5.60 with MASSIVE, smoking tire spin! Looks way cool, but not good for times. Just did a quick run on a side street this morning with cold tires and NO torque braking. Just stomped on the gas and was amazed at how easy I spun the Goodyears! I will be going up to a 285 width tire soon which will help some ( a bit wider and taller).
With a good burnout to warm up the tires, and a decent launch I have no doubt I can get to very low 5 seconds. Need to find enough room to do a 1/4 mile run... stay tuned

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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 09:55 AM
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Default Re: a few preliminary runs...

Originally posted by FutureGS400
Man, I gotta work on my launch technique!
With these mods I am getting excessive tire spin (no real surprise) and really need to work on hooking up on the launch.
So far, the best run is a 5.60 with MASSIVE, smoking tire spin! Looks way cool, but not good for times. Just did a quick run on a side street one morning with cold tires and NO torque braking. Just stomped on the gas and was amazed at how easy I spun the Goodyears! I will be going up to a 285 width tire soon which will help some ( a bit wider and taller).
With a good burnout to warm up the tires, and a decent launch I have no doubt I can get to very low 5 seconds. Need to find enough room to do a 1/4 mile run... stay tuned
I can finally relate bro!!! Check this out https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...17#post1093317
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 10:04 AM
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Talking LOL!!

"...like a crazed tiger going after a succulent deer..!" Very descriptive (and appropriate).
Anybody got a set of slicks they can loan me?
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 11:34 AM
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low 5 on the gs4, now that's power i tell ya. the gs4 is heavy (well, not light), and that kind of speed is just insane

and yeah, now you know why i said i have to relearn driving again huh? after leaving todd's shop, i got on 405N and i almost crashed coz' the car accel too fast and almost hit the car in the front

it's been couple of months and i am used to the new driving habit now. off from stop i am always easy on the gas, otherwise i can get reckless driving tickets from cop every day coz' i have a heavy foot
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 02:52 PM
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Originally posted by LXOGOOD
Hey Henry, do you know if the TRD lsd for a GS400 will work on a GS300???
Ken,

It will work on GS3 since it uses the stock ring gear. The major diff. between GS4 and GS3 are the pinion and ring gear ratio, everything else's the same.
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Old Nov 9, 2004 | 09:39 PM
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It will work on GS3 since it uses the stock ring gear. The major diff. between GS4 and GS3 are the pinion and ring gear ratio, everything else's the same.
Thanks bro..
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Ken you got that TC on your 3 yet? Impressions?
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Old Nov 19, 2004 | 06:01 PM
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Originally posted by LXOGOOD
Hey Henry, do you know if the TRD lsd for a GS400 will work on a GS300???
If you mean can you install the clutch type TRD LSD in a GS300 carrier? Yes, that should work. If you mean install the Supra TT automatic torsen assembly... yes... but you probably do not want to.

The torsen carrier should fit the GS300 differential housing but you probably would not want to just swap in the 3.77 (3.769) ratio Supra TT automatic assembly. The GS300 has a higher gear ratio from the factory at 3.92 (3.916).

Here is the gearing for a stock GS300

1st 3.357
2nd 2.180
3rd 1.424
4th 1.000
5th 0.753
Reverse 3.431
Differential Ratio 3.916

Since traction is usually not the problem on the GS300 (unless turbo/supercharger/nitrous is installed) the limited slip or torsen diff is not worth the time money and effort.

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Ken you got that TC on your 3 yet? Impressions?
TC will dropped shipped hopefully before the holiday.....
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Originally posted by LXOGOOD
TC will dropped shipped hopefully before the holiday.....
interesting, tell us how it is!
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