What lsd rear end should I get for my 510?

[Fivedime650]

Hey what's a good lsd rear end to put in my 1971 datsun 510 with a l2.2?

[Logical1]

Installing Subaru Limited-Slip Differentials

[510kevin]

what are your plans with the car?

track? autocross? rally? drift? driver? commuter?

freeway? city?

 

r160 subaru is a good lsd rearend. just match gear ratio to what your doin with the car ;)

[Fivedime650]

The car has a Troy built motor in it and his suspension. I built the car for smashing on roads around town it's a weekend car and I'm not planing on taking it on a track. I like the stock gearing but it would be nice if I had a little lower end. What's a good subie rear end and what year car would have what I'm looking for.

[510kevin]

i would look for a 4.11 r160 out of a wrx or older svx.

[The Dat-side]

i would look for a 4.11 r160 out of a wrx or older svx.

Older? Did only the newer have VLSD?

You'll want the clutch. The viscus Has different # of splines.

[Fivedime650]

I just looked on the link someone posted and it said 3.90 or 4.11s would be good for street. Do all the wrxs come with lsd ?

[DISLEXICDIME]

its usually cheaper and easier to find one from a legacy 92 and below

[Fivedime650]

Do subie rear ends just bolt in or do I have to do some sort of modification?

[Fivedime650]

Do subie rear ends just bolt in or do I have to do some sort of modification?

[DISLEXICDIME]

Do subie rear ends just bolt in or do I have to do some sort of modification?

 

it is all explained in the link logical1 posted all you have to do is read. ;)

[Fivedime650]

So went to a bunch of wrecking yards today and saw at least 20 subies and lots of them had 4.11s but no lsd. Does anyone have or know someone with a 4.11 lsd subie rear end i would like to buy it. let me know if u wanna sell one....

[71pl510]

I have an extra vlsd 3.54 if your interested

[DISLEXICDIME]

e bay ?

[Fivedime650]

Found a 4.11 LSD outnof a 04 forester on eBay and there asking 500 bucks I think that's way to much.......

[kmc63]

Found a 4.11 LSD outnof a 04 forester on eBay and there asking 500 bucks I think that's way to much.......

I believe that would be a VLSD dont think you want that. Read that link very informative.Viscous LSD:

1991-92 Legacy 4WD turbo 4dr sports sedan is listed with a 3.90 viscous LSD option (Subaru part # 27011 AA131 or maybe 27011 AA070 -- the manual is unclear about the AA070 unit).

Any Subaru's since 2000 that came with an LSD came with a viscous unit.

**Remember that all R-160 viscous LSDs need half-shaft modifications to work under a 510.**

[Laecaon]

If you are flinching at $500 for a VLSD wait til you see the cost of "half shaft modifications"

[datsunpilot]

The link does not work anymore does anyone know what I should google to find it again

What did the 510 orig come with for a ratio? Should we keep it close to that ratio?

[datzenmike]

I think the 510s came with 3.90s. Depends if mileage is an issue. Then get the same ratio or swap your gears into the LSD unit. If you don't mind a slight performance increase then 4.11s in a 510 sounds sweet. If yoi have an overdrive 5 speed then the 4.11 won't be notices as much mileage wise.

[datrod]

If you are flinching at $500 for a VLSD wait til you see the cost of "half shaft modifications"

 

Yeah.

You'll pay $500.00 for a set of side axles. Believe me I know cause I make them. I'm running 30 of them as we speak. :o

[DISLEXICDIME]

When i had a l series in my car I ran a subaru r160 clsd with 370 gear ratio from a (92 or older subaru) with a truck 5 speed . My sr car has a r180 with 336's . My flared car has a r200 with 390's. I would go with a r160 clsd (92 or older) if your staying l series