G series diff with factory torsen lsd

[reecegze]

Hey guys ive got an hilux g series diff with a factory supra torsen lsd.. Its been recondition prior to me buying it.. I am finding it hard to lock up 100% on corners and some times hard to control .. Does the torsen lsd act this way randomly ? Also is there a kaaz 2way availiable for the g series diff or would i be better of locking it up for skidpans and skids

[xistant]

welcome to the world of torsens!

mine does the same mate, doesnt like going with you always against you.

[SillyCarS]

weld it if thats what you wanna do with it

[reecegze]

yer it seems that way... How do these diff centers go welded ? any breakages besides welds etc..
Its just interesting to find that the torsen lsd diff is not only giving me problems. Any other comments.

cheers Reece

[reecegze]

Do you find it sometimes it only spins 1 wheel on corners ?

welcome to the world of torsens!

mine does the same mate, doesnt like going with you always against you.

[fixeruperer]

yes you can get kaaz centers for the live axle g series for around $1400.
you can get a full spool for $340


are you going to be using it for a daily or just a fun machine ?
locked diff's in the wet can be really anoying.

[reecegze]

Its only a weekend driver and grip days so i wanna keep it safe would the locker effect hard cornering besides oversteer ?.I hardly drive it on weekdays so not to worried about driveability in car parks

yes you can get kaaz centers for the live axle g series for around $1400.
you can get a full spool for $340


are you going to be using it for a daily or just a fun machine ?
locked diff's in the wet can be really anoying.

[fixeruperer]

locked diff's will cuase understeer into a corner as the rear wheels are trying to push the vehicle forward and not letting one wheel slip, you will just have to get used to it and work with it.
or try a kaaz.

[nilprospects]

ARB airlocker.... locked, unlocked, locked, unlocked....

[reecegze]

makes sense.. Any other diff centers good track use ?

locked diff's will cuase understeer into a corner as the rear wheels are trying to push the vehicle forward and not letting one wheel slip, you will just have to get used to it and work with it.
or try a kaaz.

[DX20VT]

We have found that locked or welded diffs for track use are fine,
but would not recommend it for the road esp in the wet.

and we had a few torsens in a levin behind a 2jzgte and found some randomly had issues at speed, never could get them to operate correctly no matter how they were pulled apart and re-assembled, so just had to replace them.

[Draven]

hrm, sucks to be you... the torsen in my JZA80 is beautiful. Obviously not as nice as a 2-way would be on the track, but it is very nice, and completely streetable. Sounds like some of them are quirky

[JustCallMeOrlando]

There were improvements made on the JZA80 Torsen over the G-series equivalent, so that's probably why. My Truetrac was also awesome with no single legging.

[CrUZida]

I'd say its more a design issue with the JZA70 torsen. I'm really yet to hear anybody say they are happy with it.

That said, there are very very few people have been unhappy about the aftermarket torsen's.

[reecegze]

Group by for kaaz 2way g series diffs anyone ?

[nilprospects]

price range??

[reecegze]

well i could look into it i want some interest first before wasting my time and others

[JZA70 R]

yer it seems that way... How do these diff centers go welded ? any breakages besides welds etc..
Its just interesting to find that the torsen lsd diff is not only giving me problems. Any other comments.

cheers Reece

before you wrote this post, one person had given feedback on their experience with the same diff and you had already made your mind up. would hate for you to talk to someone that thinks its cool to jump infront of trucks!!

this is speaking from personal experience, not just experience driving the car to work and back everyday, but someone that has deliberately abused the hell out of their car for fun.

I cannot talk highly enough of the factory torsen diff that comes in your g series lsd equipped supra. it has proven in excess of consistent, reliable, smooth and fun. In the 5 years of ownership I has slipped into a single spinner mode not once but twice. otherwise it puts power down to both wheels every time and paints 2 lines every time.

I have seen them break and will totally agree every time that they are not suited to drag racing regardless of power or tyre, but for every other form of driving I have participated in, I couldnt have asked for any other diff.

I have since moved to a KAAZ 2 way lsd (since i want to continue drag racing) and this diff has delivered an expereince almost on the complete opposite end of the scale.

The breaking in period is a complete nightmare, the diffs behaviour during this period is offensive to say the least. The noise, the clunking, the harshness is really out there. Then you have the whole new driving experience when locked to get acustomed to. You no longer have any security from mistakes on the road (from kerbs) and it takes time to get used to.
Once the diff is broken in it becomes tolerable but I personaly question its performance vs practicality compared to the torsen.
The 2way is a all out ballsy drifters diff with no manners, but will offer far more benefits than a torsen, however for a factory diff, teh torsen is a champion.

If you decided to weld up a good condition torsen you would be making a mistake. find a open center to do that. sell the torsen while its still in one piece.

the above views are of my opinion and do not neccessarily reflect every torsen out there. If there are manufacturing faults with these diffs or different people have different experiences I totally accept that.

/2c

[reecegze]

Its was a rebuilt torsen diff from a supra.. Its been good for awhile now its just annoying.. I agree to what your saying.. I am looking into other options now.. Cheers

[xistant]

Do you find it sometimes it only spins 1 wheel on corners ?

yeah then decides to lock up then go open then snap the other way.

FTMFL!