TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Could it put more strain on the tranny if I install my LSD? I had to break a front CV today cause im too poor to buy a new one... so i will be runnin the Hatch in RWD mode for a while. I noticed the rear end likes to peel out alot, so I have this 3.9 LSD sitting here... and was wondering if it would be too much for the tranny if i installed it? -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOOBOUTLAW Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 Nah, do it. It's fun. Powerslidin. Pro stock burnouts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subieman Posted June 16, 2006 Share Posted June 16, 2006 If you install that LSD you will void your warranty my friend! hehe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 16, 2006 Author Share Posted June 16, 2006 WOW THIS THING CAME WITH A WARRANTY!!! Thanks Jeremy, i'll remember that I think im just gonna stick with the open diff for now. After thinking about it, I can see how it will put excessive strain on either the clutch packs or the tranny... I can wait. -Brian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballitch Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 it will only put strain on the clutch or tranny if you start to peel out.....but i dont think it is a problem, your tranny can take it....as long as you dont abuse the crap out of it. ~Josh~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 hahaha... i abuse my subarus! Dont feel like doing a tranny swap when i install my lift, think i'll just stay open for now. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Man you wussy! I drove around in my '78 Brat with a FE 1600 in there and would roast them off with my line lock on all the time! Also would drift it like a madman and never had any problems with clutches or trannys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 Did your 78 have a LSD Russ?? -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 nope but it did have a open 3.90 that posied every time I took off:D Made it a little hard to drive in a straight line when the back end was facing a different direction:grin: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4x4_Welder Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 That's one thing I have noticed about my hatch in RWD- it likes to be sideways. What's really fun is hitting my road at about 30-35 in second, floor it, and go right sideways. The fun of living on a dirt road........ Oh yeah, is it just mine, or do all these cars handle ten times better as a rear drive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 No, its not you. I also believe fuel milage is better. Im about to test that with a road trip to reno tomorrow. -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MSSLGECKO Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 My Brat D/R was great when it was RWD. The 8 forward gears are sweet and the car's a blast to slide around in. Downshifts combined w/ proper cornering is a pretty fun way to turn. I think an LSD would make it more fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subieman Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 WOW THIS THING CAME WITH A WARRANTY!!! Thanks Jeremy, i'll remember that -Brian Yeah a 6 mile warranty. After that its all you buddy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOOBOUTLAW Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 I plan to put a single range in my Brat (street use only) and might put my RWD conversion kit in it (if I can get the damn thing to stay running). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NV Zeno Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Brian, sounds like you're experiencing an everyday occurence that happened to us "old timers" during the time when almost every car was rear drive..some of the V8 Mustangs and Firebeirds of the 60's were especially fun (so were no-guts Volkswagens, but in a different way:brow: ), Powerslide City at every corner, yahoo!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Brian, sounds like you're experiencing an everyday occurence that happened to us "old timers" during the time when almost every car was rear drive..some of the V8 Mustangs and Firebeirds of the 60's were especially fun (so were no-guts Volkswagens, but in a different way:brow: ), Powerslide City at every corner, yahoo!! +1 RWD FTW! Heh, I miss my Camaro:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ballitch Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 please tell me that you didnt have a mullet when you had your camaro...... ~Josh~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 please tell me that you didnt have a mullet when you had your camaro...... ~Josh~ Umm no, thats just plain wrong in so many ways. One of my Camaros is worth upwards of $18,000 so there's no mullet driving in it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffast Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 wow i thought camaros came with mullets kidding but serously i kinda did Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nipper Posted June 17, 2006 Share Posted June 17, 2006 Could it put more strain on the tranny if I install my LSD? I had to break a front CV today cause im too poor to buy a new one... so i will be runnin the Hatch in RWD mode for a while. I noticed the rear end likes to peel out alot, so I have this 3.9 LSD sitting here... and was wondering if it would be too much for the tranny if i installed it? -Brian drove home from montreal to long island ny like that (8 plus hours). Just be fully aware that the car will handle differently nipper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSubaruJunkie Posted June 17, 2006 Author Share Posted June 17, 2006 You had a rear LSD Nipper?? -Brian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carfreak85 Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 One of my Camaros is worth upwards of $18,000 so there's no mullet driving in it. Thats the police package one? Thats pretty cool, but is it in $18k condition right now, hehe. I know my cars aren't! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phizinza Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 so you say RWD subie handles better then FWD? I haven't tried it so I won't contest it. But I still believe you can go faster around corners in 4WD then either FWD or RWD. I love my subie in 4WD. I also don't care about the gearbox much. I can always get a old wreck off ebay for a "new" gearbox. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caboobaroo Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 Thats the police package one? Thats pretty cool, but is it in $18k condition right now, hehe. I know my cars aren't! Yes, that would be the one and yes, it is in a $18,000 condition right now. Actually, value of the car as it sits is $18,883 according to the dealership a couple years ago. Fully restored.... upwards of $45,000:eek: :eek: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted June 18, 2006 Share Posted June 18, 2006 That's one thing I have noticed about my hatch in RWD- it likes to be sideways. What's really fun is hitting my road at about 30-35 in second, floor it, and go right sideways. The fun of living on a dirt road........Oh yeah, is it just mine, or do all these cars handle ten times better as a rear drive? I stripped a front hub in my hatch about a year ago and had to drive 10 miles home in 4-hi. Those things handle awesome in RWD. If I didn't love my 4wd so much I would have converted the thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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