HOW TO TELL IF 91-94 240sx has LSD?
 

Can somebody please tell me what's the easiest way to tell if the 91-94 240sx have LSD?

Thanks,
Jeff [Newbie]

How to tell if they have lsd
 

Jack the rear end of the car up and spin one wheel, if the oppsosite wheel spins the same way it has lsd, if not then it doesn't pretty sure they were mechanical too, yes pretty confident, you can buy new viscous type lsd's for them though, clutch/mechanical are a little bit more rigid but better performing

Look for an orange sticker near the drain plug on the diff housing that says "VLSD" for Viscous Limited Slip Differential.

powel who r u talking to?
 

Who r u talkign to powel.. he would have to get under the car and all that sh1t.. what a waste of time an energy, not to mention get dirty when all you need to do is use a jack..

Anybody who is worried about getting dirty should not be worried about having a limited slip. The whole fun of having a car is getting dirty, but you knew that right, like you knew the diffs were viscous.....besides doesnt putting your hands on the wheels and turning them expend energy and get you dirty. All you have to do is LOOK at the sticker

powel... u idiot
 

You idiot don't try to make me sound like some crisp clean or a woman or something with yoru smat@ss post, anyone that just wants to know if they have a limited slip doesn't need to get dirt just to see it.. lol if you think you do your an idiot, I have more thant twice the experience working on engines, chassis, anything you think you know anythign about so kid be quiet... and btw he asked a way to find out if you had a lsd, not if it was viscous or not, and they weren't all viscous you moron "JUST SO YOU KNOW...." And I do believe I brought that whole point up jackass so don't try to sound like your the one who just fuccking added the word to the dictionary...

Well you sure showed me. You are entitled to your opinion and if that is how you would want to do things, so be it. I just offered a little more info to try to help and you got defensive thinking that I was attacking you. Your maturity shines through. Opinions are like *******s, everyone has one and they all STINK. Why dont you think of this as a place to share info and help people, not pick fights. :werd:

powel...
 

What a weak insult, my maturity shiens through? no you were beign a smartass, if you want to act that way so be it, I will lash back with twice the force, so shut up, I have nothing to prove, all your teenage dumbass has to prove is how much of a ..dumbass.. you are, so be my guest, I won't be coming back to this thread any longer, I have had enough of your childish smartassism, being that you have hardly any mechanical knowledge at all, so run your mouth to the others I won't be coming back... :thefinger :thefinger

Here is how little mechanical knowledge I have. You should know what this is and what I did.

Curse me for coming back...
 

Yeah wow looks like an rb engine swap, real hard stuff huh, not very like that's not ****.. that's call time and a tool chest, not very compicated ... get into a real machine shop and start messing with engines..an engine swap is easy if your an adult with a good job, and a big tool chest, and by the way, damn me for coming back, but I won't be here anymore, so don't get your hopes up..swaps are only a exciting if a 16 year old did it the day after he got his liscence and car... :finger Goodbye and farewell, for I will never see you again, atleast here, and hopefully not anywhere else....Refer to my signature for your horoscope daily..

Thanks you guys, both tips are very helpful. But im going to just jack the rear end of the car and spin one tire. Im not really in the mood to get dirty when buying a car and checking if it has LSD. I was also told that if the car has ABS that it has LSD. Im not sure if it's true or not, just thought I add that in.

Thanks again for your help and time,
Jeff

Sorry we got so far off topic. I heard the same rumor about ABS. Call the dealer, I believe that there is a way to tell by the aluminum tag under the hood on the fire wall also but I cant remember exact details.

A LSD only came with abs on S14 models. If you have an S13 it only came with HICAS equiped models.

And to "youguysnonothin" ALL LSD were viscous, hence the name R200V. V is for viscous. Now stop picking fights with forum members, shut up and learn your sh!t before you talk.

And to jonpowell, That's one hell of a nice swap you got goin there.:thumb:

Thanks man, appreciate it!

So when I check out a 91 240sx SE and it has ABS, it also means that it has LSD, correct? One last thing, is there an ABS light that comes on when turning on the car?

Thanks,
Jeff

No, S13's are '89-'94. S14's are '95-'98. And it's only HICAS equiped S13's, which was only an option on '91-'93 hatchbacks.

i hae a sales broshure from 1993...all LSD's are viscous...even though someone pointed that out already.


but i have actual facts to show who is curious

lsd
 

As afore mentioned, if your car has Super HICAS (S13) it has a lsd...otherwise the LE, SE, and base models do not have a lsd. But that's good b/c you don't want HICAS 4 wheel independent steering = ghey. Most people don't prefer the car to try to drive itself around curvs and when drifting. So buy a R200 lsd and be happy. :)

hey how much does the R200 lsd cost newho? for like evrything i will need to put it on a 89-93 240sx

Brand new I think it's about $800+. I dunno if that includes output shafts though.:dunno:

yea thats the price i kinda thought it was ganna be...ugh its worth it though!!:cool:

How about we all take a chill pill.

There is another thing to look for is the diff cover. Non lsd open diffs will have a flat face while VLSDs have fins.

If you would like you can come look at mine and I will smoke my tires to show you they both lock up. It will look something like this.

http://www.importfanatix.com/assets/...TA_DD3_075.JPG

Stop fighting or we will have to start closing threads and I don't want to have to police this site. It is so much more fun to just read and contribute.

So....I got a 97 240, has all the SE stuff would, doesn't say SE anywhere.... when i turn the key all the way the little abs lights up...so that means I have abs and therefore I have the vlsd right.....

Does the SE package say SE anywhere on there? cuz i got the leather seats, sunroof, 16" wheels, cdplayer, and sideskirts/fog lamps etc....but I never could find the orange sticker (probably fell off) but yeah.....

Take a look at the cover on the rear of the punkin. See if there are horizontal fins on it. Those are cooling fins. They will tell you if you have vlsd. Or you can let me drive your car. If both wheels smoke as I pull away you will be happy. :D

Oh yeah here are the fins I keep talking about:

http://www.coursevector.com/silvia/j...s/DSC00114.jpg

What am I looking for? This sounds like an easier way to check if the 240sx I will be purchasing have LSD or not.

Thanks,
Jeff

The area that is not shaded is your differencial cover. The lines you see work the same as the heat syncs on your cpu.

I don't have a picture of a open diff but this is what you are looking for.

Thanks a lot for helping me out. I checked out your site you guys have some nice 240sx, any chance I can get it when I get my 240sx? hehe, never actually been in a team before. But anyways thanks for the tip it's a really good one. I will let you guys know what I end up this august.

Thanks,
Jeff

hope ur happy with wut u get dude:thumb:

We are a family and you are more than welcome. We already got a couple Cali guys.

It all started when I met a few on some forums. They were coming out here for vacation and didn't want to be bored. So I offered to pick them up and take them to our meets.

Now they are flying here this summer and we are all driving down to GA.

Damn that's what I call a VERY VERY COOL and CLOSE TEAM. I can't wait to get my 240sx and join you guys. I will be sure to let you know when I get my 240sx this August. Do you have any Screen names like AIM or AOL? Better way to K.i.T.

Thanks,
Jeff

stanbo47 it is active most of the time so just shoot me a message there.

Thanks, I'll shoot you a message when Im on.

Jeff