Limited Slip Differential
09-27-2005, 10:37 PM
#1
1.5 BAR
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Join Date: Sep 2003
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Limited Slip Differential
I have read about Quaife, Kaaz, LSD, Cusco and OBX limited slip differentials. But, has anyone tried or have any information about the performance of the Phantom Grip differential? I got the picture and information below from JC Whitney's site. It's looks odd compared to the others. Cost $299.99.
CUSTOM-FIT LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
The ultimate performance on the street or track…even under full boost! Smooth power! Maximum traction! Feel the Phantom Grip difference! Strong, durable and easy to install! It acts as a disc-type limited slip during corning and braking. Disc plates exert pressure against spider gears using spring pressure to regulate slippage at the wheels. You'll accelerate faster and exit corners at higher peeds. It works as a locker during hard acceleration. Disc plates pivot, locking spiders and causing both wheels to exert equal ressure to the road. Less torque steer than an ordinary differential. Manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.
CUSTOM-FIT LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL
The ultimate performance on the street or track…even under full boost! Smooth power! Maximum traction! Feel the Phantom Grip difference! Strong, durable and easy to install! It acts as a disc-type limited slip during corning and braking. Disc plates exert pressure against spider gears using spring pressure to regulate slippage at the wheels. You'll accelerate faster and exit corners at higher peeds. It works as a locker during hard acceleration. Disc plates pivot, locking spiders and causing both wheels to exert equal ressure to the road. Less torque steer than an ordinary differential. Manufacturer's limited lifetime warranty.
09-27-2005, 10:49 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2004
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Re: Limited Slip Differential
Still retains the factory diff just basically converts it to lock similar to what some 4x4 guys use.Eliminate the weak point and bad traction in one move by buying a full replacement diff.The OBX seams to be getting good reviews for what it costs and it is only $75 more than that piece of crap.
09-27-2005, 11:03 PM
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Re: Limited Slip Differential
Im going to get one this winter as well for my B18 setup thats going in.I broke a few trannys and it was always the diff including a 92 GSR tranny i pulled out of a friends car last weekend.I think from what I understand it is a knock off of the Quaife at 1/3 of the price.I heard as well that it is a good idea to go through it and re torque everything to double check it is in spec.Im not the tranny expert though so maybe Mista bone will have some hting to contribute.
09-27-2005, 11:13 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2004
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Re: Limited Slip Differential
The biggest problem with the phantom is it uses the stock spider gears. It actualy puts MORE stress on the spider gears by locking the diff under a load. Would you trust stock spider gears? I sure wouldnt 
Had the OBX LSD been available when I bought my Quaife I would have been all over that ----.
one of my blown trannies hah!
Had the OBX LSD been available when I bought my Quaife I would have been all over that ----.one of my blown trannies hah!
