CUSCO acd
May 25, 2005, 05:00 PM
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Originally Posted by wspy
Fact: CUSCO does make an upgraded ACD for JDM EVO 7-8.
It will therefore work in the US spec MR that has an ACD.
It will therefore work in the US spec MR that has an ACD.
May 25, 2005, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by wspy
Fact: CUSCO does make an upgraded ACD for JDM EVO 7-8.
It will therefore work in the US spec MR that has an ACD.
It will therefore work in the US spec MR that has an ACD.
Also, can you provide a link to the Cusco ACD unit? I can only find their front and rear diffs. Thanks.
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May 25, 2005, 10:47 PM
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Somehow i'm a little sceptical of Cusco making a new ACD.
Because you're talking about something that uses pretty sophisticated hydrualics and probably took mitsubishi a while and tons of money to make. And to to think of Cusco making a new replacement for it seems a little far fetched.
But hey if they did then i'd be impressed.
Because you're talking about something that uses pretty sophisticated hydrualics and probably took mitsubishi a while and tons of money to make. And to to think of Cusco making a new replacement for it seems a little far fetched.
But hey if they did then i'd be impressed.
May 26, 2005, 05:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Yogi_B
Somehow i'm a little sceptical of Cusco making a new ACD.
Because you're talking about something that uses pretty sophisticated hydrualics and probably took mitsubishi a while and tons of money to make. And to to think of Cusco making a new replacement for it seems a little far fetched.
But hey if they did then i'd be impressed.
Because you're talking about something that uses pretty sophisticated hydrualics and probably took mitsubishi a while and tons of money to make. And to to think of Cusco making a new replacement for it seems a little far fetched.
But hey if they did then i'd be impressed.
The Evolution 7 came out in 2001
We all know that a factory drivetrain can take only so much power; thus the aftermarket world!
Ralliart, Tomie, ATS, HKS KANSAI, and CUSCO ALL MAKE upgraded components beit front center or rear........... nothing new here.
I'm just interested in the ACD that is offered by CUSCO cause I have seen it work!
Its just that it is hard to source if you don't speak japanese
Cheers
May 26, 2005, 12:44 PM
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Originally Posted by wspy
Think what you wish sir
The Evolution 7 came out in 2001
We all know that a factory drivetrain can take only so much power; thus the aftermarket world!
Ralliart, Tomie, ATS, HKS KANSAI, and CUSCO ALL MAKE upgraded components beit front center or rear........... nothing new here.
I'm just interested in the ACD that is offered by CUSCO cause I have seen it work!
Its just that it is hard to source if you don't speak japanese
Cheers
The Evolution 7 came out in 2001
We all know that a factory drivetrain can take only so much power; thus the aftermarket world!
Ralliart, Tomie, ATS, HKS KANSAI, and CUSCO ALL MAKE upgraded components beit front center or rear........... nothing new here.
I'm just interested in the ACD that is offered by CUSCO cause I have seen it work!
Its just that it is hard to source if you don't speak japanese
Cheers
May 27, 2005, 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by wspy
Fact: CUSCO does make an upgraded ACD for JDM EVO 7-8.
It will therefore work in the US spec MR that has an ACD.
It will therefore work in the US spec MR that has an ACD.
Hey Philippine_evos,
I have an EVO 7 and want to upgrade the active center diff ACD
Can you suggest one
I am trying to find one made by CUSCO but only see the front and rear ones
Have you upgraded yours and if so to which one
Thanks
Mark
Hey smart guy, your facts are wrong because apparantly not even you can find this mythical Cusco ACD. Try again.
May 28, 2005, 12:13 PM
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OK - here is the deal.
1. front LSD - Cusco does not make a front LSD that will drop into a US Spec '03/'04 Evo - yes they make front LSD's, but much like the helical one we offer from Ralliart/Mitsubishi, it's not a direct drop in. A competant installer can work around the issues easily though. I know the 03/04 Evo uses a x fer case that is unique to the US market - it is not a x fer case shared with any other Evo (prior) that I know of, which is why there is the compatibility issue with the LSD's. I don't know enough about the MR to know if this trend continues. I can easily find out - just need the part #'s of an MR x fer case, and preferably an '05 RS and '05 GSR as well.
2. Cusco does not make an ACD replacement diff. by itself. They make front diffs that are compatible with ACD equipped cars and they make several combination diffs (includes front and center diffs) for ACD equipped cars. The center diff is not something they sell seperately however - it can only be purchased as part of a combo with the front LSD. In looking over the info I have here, it seems this is something they only make for the Evo VII - I see no mention of the VIII, though I am home and only have he '04 Master Catalog here with me...the '05 book is in the office. Cusco also makes rear diffs that are compatible with AYC equipped cars.
Adam
1. front LSD - Cusco does not make a front LSD that will drop into a US Spec '03/'04 Evo - yes they make front LSD's, but much like the helical one we offer from Ralliart/Mitsubishi, it's not a direct drop in. A competant installer can work around the issues easily though. I know the 03/04 Evo uses a x fer case that is unique to the US market - it is not a x fer case shared with any other Evo (prior) that I know of, which is why there is the compatibility issue with the LSD's. I don't know enough about the MR to know if this trend continues. I can easily find out - just need the part #'s of an MR x fer case, and preferably an '05 RS and '05 GSR as well.
2. Cusco does not make an ACD replacement diff. by itself. They make front diffs that are compatible with ACD equipped cars and they make several combination diffs (includes front and center diffs) for ACD equipped cars. The center diff is not something they sell seperately however - it can only be purchased as part of a combo with the front LSD. In looking over the info I have here, it seems this is something they only make for the Evo VII - I see no mention of the VIII, though I am home and only have he '04 Master Catalog here with me...the '05 book is in the office. Cusco also makes rear diffs that are compatible with AYC equipped cars.
Adam
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May 28, 2005, 08:56 PM
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vishnu has a cusco center differential in their race evo that splits power 30/70 not 50/50 like the stock does, but i don't know how they got it to fit in the t/c
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May 29, 2005, 06:31 AM
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[QUOTE=Z1 Performance]OK - here is the deal.
1. but much like the helical one we offer from Ralliart/Mitsubishi, it's not a direct drop in. A competant installer can work around the issues easily though. I know the 03/04 Evo uses a x fer case that is unique to the US market - it is not a x fer case shared with any other Evo (prior) that I know of, which is why there is the compatibility issue with the LSD's.
What is the issue that can be worked around exactly? I thought the diff itself inside the housings could be swapped around to just about any X case. Road Race states their quaife will back date to any evo4-8. If that is the case then any helical or ralliart diff should fit the Us cars?
1. but much like the helical one we offer from Ralliart/Mitsubishi, it's not a direct drop in. A competant installer can work around the issues easily though. I know the 03/04 Evo uses a x fer case that is unique to the US market - it is not a x fer case shared with any other Evo (prior) that I know of, which is why there is the compatibility issue with the LSD's.
What is the issue that can be worked around exactly? I thought the diff itself inside the housings could be swapped around to just about any X case. Road Race states their quaife will back date to any evo4-8. If that is the case then any helical or ralliart diff should fit the Us cars?
May 29, 2005, 08:08 AM
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Mabbe they swapped in a gearbox and transfer case off a JDM car and run the Cusco Tarmac Gear centre differential which splits the power 30/70 as you mentioned. Would be a pretty easy way out wouldn't it?
Originally Posted by evo542
vishnu has a cusco center differential in their race evo that splits power 30/70 not 50/50 like the stock does, but i don't know how they got it to fit in the t/c