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Old Jun 10, 2017 | 01:02 PM
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I just picked up a highly tuned SL65 - I want to add an LSD. Renntech or Quaife?

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Old Jun 11, 2017 | 07:23 AM
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Maybe it has one already. What mods does the car have?
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Old Jun 11, 2017 | 10:31 PM
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Maybe it has one already. What mods does the car have?
AFAIK it does not. Upgraded Turbos, Renntech CF Airbox, larger IC, IC pump, & ECU tune.

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I believe all SL65's came with one from the factory. It's not 100% locking; rather, it is a 40% locking differential.
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Yes, factory but not 100%. Depends what kinda driving experience you're looking for
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I have a Quaife in mine. No complaints here.
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I had a Renntech in mine. Helped me get 1.6 60-foots on DRs.
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Thanks guys - Boostd, did you do the other Renntech upgrades to the tranny as well or just the LSD?

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Just the LSD from Renntech. TCU tune from Speedriven.
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I ordered Quaife - price was too good to pass up.

Thanks for the advice. I'll post when it's installed.

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