Got an appointment with the big boys at xxx xxx in New York to install a JDM Type R LSD on Monday 3/22. Rumors are... that someone has already done this, so if someone knows where this rumor originated maybe we can substantiate it and make it a fact and get this guy or gal on this forum to answer some performance questions. The Big Boys say physically, it'll fit and shouldn't be a problem. I'll keep the curious updated and let you guys know monday or tuesday on the status.

 

If that doesn't work, maybe this will: http://www.phantomgrip.com/

 

otherwise one would think the JDM Euro-R LSD would fit

 

WHOA you have superleggeras?? POST PICS NOW! DONT BE GREEDY!

 

I believe Kurt Bradley has done it or at least looked at it and verified it is a direct bolt up. Another interesting note is the jdm crv with ats has a 5.042 final drive ratio that one could bolt in for some performance benefits(some rsx guys are doing this)

 

I would guess that it would, and actually wouldn't be surprised if it's the same part# as in the Type R, since I believe they use the same 2.0L engine but that's just an assumption.

 

You wouldn't be referring to RPM wouldya?

how much they chargin ya?

they are quite expensive tho, when i had my VAFC installed and dynotuned last year, i ended up paying nearly $800.

-install
-tuning
-dyno time (since they have to rent sum1 else's dyno)

Good luck tho hehe..

 

I'm interested in what your hyper ground kit and red calipers look like as well. Post some pics!

 

yeah, where da pics at ?

 

Man your good! Actually it's going to be around what you pay'ed barring any difficulties. But knowing they'll do it right is my main concern not the money. As for pics, sorry guys but thats gonna have to wait till next week, but I might possibly need someone to host them. Anyone?

 

Phantom Grip in mine, but yes, the ITR diff will bolt up. You just have to turn off VSA. I don't miss it a bit, and neither should anyone else (especially when you see the grip you'll have). The Type-R diff is just a K-series bolt on, essentially. Your displacement doesn't change your tranny assembly too much. Unless, of course, you take out for K24 and its magnesium tranny case to stick in your RSX. No, I don't think there will be a torque problem with having the K20 in the TSX. At least not the assembly I'll drop in there.

 

I dont really know much about performance stuff expecially LSD's. I was wondering if there would be any reason to install one in an automatic, if there would be any beniftits,

thanks

 

Yes an LSD would help in an automatic but I don't know if this one is compatible.

 

Ok, now that I know that an LSD would help in an automatic, would either of the two talked about on this thread be compatible

 

Can't say. I've never owned an automatic. I do know that these particular diffs will not work with the auto. Different fitments on the trannies.

 

Kurt -- Do you know anyone that has put the 5.03 final drive in their car yet?

 

5.03 would make for a NASTY first gear.

 

Haven't seen that one done. That would be sick. You'd also have to be shifting a little bit too often in my opinion. Especially when considering that you've got a lower redline @ 7100. I don't even know if I'd put a final drive that high in the RSX. I guess it all depends on your car's revving capabilities. If you've got a lightened clutch and flywheel in there, you'll have faster revs. Making the shifting too often, ye quicken your acceleration. If you're stock, I guess it won't be that bad a deal. Then again, why would you go drop a new FD in there if you have nothing else done? Most people won't go playing around with their cases if they've got nothing along the lines of this done. Getting a new clutch and flywheel is usually pretty early on in my modding after the simple bolt-ons. Why add power and free up restriction if your rotating mass is still that heavy, stock crap?

 

UPDATE:

Got my Limited Slip installed Tuesday, unfortunately, we haven't been able to test drive it, the car starts fine but stalls after moving forward a few feet, the car has been tested electronically by Acura(had to be flatbedded) and there is nothing wrong computer wise, the dealer says that the computer is sensing that the tranny is locking up and in turn it's shutting the car off. So the guys at the shop are going to drop the tranny again to see if it's an install problem or electronic. I personally don't think it's electronic, I've seen the original TSX differential and it's purely mechanical no sensers on it at all, I did notice that some magnetic devices come into play but was told it is involved with the reverse function, not being a mechanic I couldn't verify that, and not really concerned about going in reverse at this point, guess we'll have to wait and see if this is true. I'll have more details as the week progresses, but all you guys that are thinking of putting in an LSD in your TSX, better have your fingers crossed because the car's electronics might prevent that. Stay tuned. Any input from Kurt Bradley or other fellow TSX'ers are welcomed. I would like to know if anyone has the phantom grip in their TSX I would be curious to hear of their experiences.

 

damn that gotta suck... you've voided the waranty right? well i hope its not a big thing, and this next time they work on the car, im sure its gunna come out nice, and working.

 

Phantom grip in mine. Works fine for me (with the VSA off all the time). Even rolls wit the VSA on, but what is the fun in that?

 

what is the benefit of a LSD for a car that doesn't have too much HP like the TSX?

 

There's still enough horsepower to spin the inner wheel when accelerating out of a corner. LSD will help that a lot.