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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 08:41 AM
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LSD into G37x sedan?

i have a G37xS sedan with auto tranny. anyone know if i can install an oem or quaife LSD into it? thanks!
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Old Apr 14, 2010 | 10:39 AM
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I thought the ALTESSA AWD system was an equal or better traction system than LSD, even when considering just the rear wheels alone.

Isn't ALTESSA superior to LSD?
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by freesurfer
I thought the ALTESSA AWD system was an equal or better traction system than LSD, even when considering just the rear wheels alone.

Isn't ALTESSA superior to LSD?
For best traction and handling, AWD + LSD is hard to beat. However, Nissan did not spec a rear LSD on the G35/37x (not even the S models).
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 07:42 PM
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so ... can one put a G37 LSD (oem or quaife) into the g37x sedan with AT?
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Old Apr 23, 2010 | 11:08 PM
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Well, the GT-R has both the ATTESA E-TS system and also a LSD on the rear diff, if that means anything. But I don't know the answer to your question. Maybe some folks at nissan-specialist tuner shop would have a better idea about it.
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 12:47 AM
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In slick conditions, the open rear diff will let the wheel with the least traction spin (assuming VDC is off). I learned this the hard way trying to get my G35x unstuck during the blizzards last winter. A LSD would have helped a lot.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 12:31 AM
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any news on this? i am still hoping for an answer as to whether or not a quaife can be installed on my g37x ...
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 06:51 AM
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Contact Quaife and see if they have an application for the G
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 10:11 AM
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they have one for the G35 and 350Z (both manual and automatic) ... will those work on the G37 with automatic trans?
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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I would suspect not since the 7at is different from the first gen 5at.
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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Oops. You probably are referring to the rear diff LSD. I bet there is little difference between the first and second gen cars but you will have to confirm this with Quaife. Anyone try to swap a RWD LSD rear diff into an AWD car?
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Old Jan 9, 2011 | 03:33 PM
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Your dropping acid into your car? That should be a real trip! LOL.

GL with Quaife on getting an update. Post up what they tell you.
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Old Apr 29, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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did anyone ever get any info on which rear LSD swaps into the G37x sedan?
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 09:57 PM
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This is an interesting question which I haven't found a conclusive answer for, specifically the stock vsld into an X.

Anyone know?
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Old Jan 28, 2014 | 10:10 PM
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It cannot be "bolted" in or a direct swap.
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