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Old Apr 21, 2026 | 03:47 PM
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2009 Automatic G37 differential upgrade options

Hi,

We currently own a 2009 Infiniti G37 A/T.
I don't know if it is a Viscous type or an open differential. However, we do know that it is not consistent at the track 60ft times, and we would like to upgrade it.

I have read that there are different options, but they are expensive, i.e., upgrade to Quaife, etc.

Are there any other more affordable options?
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Old May 27, 2026 | 10:49 AM
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RWD or AWD?
Sport Model or Journey
Coupe or Sedan

RWD Coupe and Sedan Sport Models use VLSDs, which can be swapped to RWD Coupe and Sedan Journey Models which use open differentials.

AWD uses a vicious coupling to distribute torque between the wheels, but I believe both diffs on the AWD are technically open diffs.

6MT RWDs (Coupe and sedan) are the only models which allow gear ratio changes without a pumpkin swap from an earlier model 07-08 G35 RWD Sport Model.
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Old May 28, 2026 | 04:18 PM
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Old May 28, 2026 | 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Jax17
RWD Coupe
Red S on the trunk? Dampers have TOKICO stamped on them? Aluminum pedals? If yes, Sport model and you have a VLSD (Axle" code: RC33, or 3.357:1). Keep the gear oil in the diff changed and the vicious fluid will last a long time (key is to keep temps as low as possible). If no, you can swap a VLSD diff from a sport model into a Journey (same gear ratio).

I don't know about the Quaife option as I have asked many and few seem to know, CZP and Z1 included. Based on my understanding, an older sport model (07-08) pumpkin with 3.692:1 gears is the only option. OR, a diff from a 6MT (also 3.692:1), which will require some additional mods like the pinion yoke/flange. Makes little sense to me why the gears in the Auto VLSD cannot be swapped and the gears in the 6MT VLSD can.


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Old May 28, 2026 | 05:15 PM
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JNKCV64E49M100078.

That is my son's car Vin number. According to AI it is a base model.
So what will be then be my options to keep cost low and add LSD to this model?
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Originally Posted by Jax17
JNKCV64E49M100078.

That is my son's car Vin number. According to AI it is a base model.
So what will be then be my options to keep cost low and add LSD to this model?
Not able to tell from that info as it's generic to the G37 Coupe. Post a pic of the trunk or the interior where the pedals are located. I believe the Sport RWD also has staggered tires (wider on the rear than the front), so that may be ab indicator as well.
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