Limited Slip Differentials

gspot · Oct 2nd, 2003, 08:14 PM

I contacted Phantom Grip and they will make up a custom LSD unit for the B11/B12 5 speed tranny for $350 if you send them your differential.

Red_Coupe · Oct 2nd, 2003, 08:51 PM

would you think you would need LSD with 70 HP?? not that it isn't nice to have LSD anyway

and it sound like a nice price .. at least it's not 500+......

MyClunkyAss12er · Oct 2nd, 2003, 09:39 PM

on down the road im gonna need one of those. is that their base price for any differential or will that price fluctuate if i dont take advantage of it now?

fastpakr · Oct 2nd, 2003, 09:41 PM

I assume that the Phantom Grip is a clutch pack type diff?

boost_boy · Oct 2nd, 2003, 10:59 PM

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I assume that the Phantom Grip is a clutch pack type diff?

Actually, it's like a block that is inserted between the spider gears on the diff. I have one in the old tranny that got wiped-out from the accident last year. It worked okay.

BeEleven · Oct 2nd, 2003, 11:01 PM

What kind of torque does it take to engage the LSD effect boost boy?

boost_boy · Oct 2nd, 2003, 11:05 PM

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What kind of torque does it take to engage the LSD effect boost boy?

Not much as the phantom grip keeps both your wheels ready to roll!

Lazarus_023 · Oct 2nd, 2003, 11:14 PM

how's the steering effort?

under power?

Myetball · Oct 3rd, 2003, 12:05 AM

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Originally posted by boost_boy
It worked okay.

Just okay? I'll hazard a guess and assume your helical lsd outperforms the phantom. True?

Would you recommend the phantom as an economical upgrade for your average street driver? Most of us aren't tearing up the track with 500+ hp.

Any drawbacks to the phantom?

Gsolo · Oct 3rd, 2003, 01:29 AM

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Originally posted by boost_boy
Actually, it's like a block that is inserted between the spider gears on the diff. I have one in the old tranny that got wiped-out from the accident last year. It worked okay.

does it lock it or is it actually a limited slip? i know its a dumb question but i had to ask. my concern is does it do its job in snow and ice?

Myetball · Oct 3rd, 2003, 01:47 AM

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fastpakr · Oct 3rd, 2003, 07:21 AM

Oh ok, it appears to be very similar to a PowerTrax Lock-Right. It doesn't appear that you'd really get much limited slip action from it, that it would function almost entirely fully open or fully locked. Probably not a bad thing except for minor steering issues.

boost_boy · Oct 3rd, 2003, 07:24 AM

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Just okay?

It got the job done, but I needed a bit more.

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I'll hazard a guess and assume your helical lsd outperforms the phantom. True?

No doubt! I have yet to hear the tires break free from a heavy launch! They did with the phantom grip, but not nearly as much as the open differential. There aren't too many drawbacks seeing the the price the unit costs and the performance you gain. It's a worthy investment and highly recommend it!

Myetball · Oct 3rd, 2003, 06:56 PM

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It's a worthy investment and highly recommend it!

Great info. Sounds like just the ticket to give an edge when encountering Honda's.

Nismodriver · Oct 4th, 2003, 01:48 PM

There is already aphantom grip in existence for the 91-94 GA, which should use the same diff as the GA16i. I would look it up at Nissan to be sure, before you pend $350 plus shipping for a heavy ass diff.

John