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Old 12-16-2008, 02:18 PM
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looking to add LSD on my 380SE what models carry this option... thanks
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560 models have it, but the 500 may also.

The problem is that the gearing is wrong on a 560 diff. Also, a 380 would not benefit much if at all from an LSD.
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Originally Posted by Untertürkheim
560 models have it, but the 500 may also.

The problem is that the gearing is wrong on a 560 diff. Also, a 380 would not benefit much if at all from an LSD.
mmm so it wouldn't be even worth my time and money to install...
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Originally Posted by eloc206
mmm so it wouldn't be even worth my time and money to install...
Probably not, unless you are running a tuned euro engine. The 380 has a 2.24 diff ratio, the same as the 500, to accomodate for the low redline. The 560 has a 2.46 differential.

I have actually considered switching to a 2.24 on my 560 if I can find one with LSD.
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I also run a 380se. They just don't have enough power to justify a LSD as I can't even get the tires to slip now unless I am on dirt .
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Originally Posted by Untertürkheim
Probably not, unless you are running a tuned euro engine. The 380 has a 2.24 diff ratio, the same as the 500, to accomodate for the low redline. The 560 has a 2.46 differential.

I have actually considered switching to a 2.24 on my 560 if I can find one with LSD.
nice... i guess i'll be keeping an eye out for the 500 differential then... pricing would be the deciding factor... thank you for the info

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I also run a 380se. They just don't have enough power to justify a LSD as I can't even get the tires to slip now unless I am on dirt .
yeah i know what you mean... thought of installing an lsd would at least give me more traction in the dirt or rain

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