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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 03:12 PM
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front helical-type lsd

question for y'all, and really curious for input,

is it advisible, let alone possible to change the 2003 evo's front open lsd to the jdm helical-type?

if so, my evo will soon no longer be 'stock.'

moreover, since it's definite the 2004 evo rs is coming with the helical lsd,
could non-rs evo's be specially ordered, or the mitsu part installed at dealerships? i have no prior dealings with mitsu so don't really know there thoughts on the such.

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Old Dec 18, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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best bet is to search...been talked about many times

The US Evo VIII uses a totaly unique front transfer case...the JDM unit will not work. No companies currently offer any front LSD for the US Spec VIII, though we have been working with Cusco on trying to get one done.
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 04:28 AM
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april seems to be the time quaife will come out with theirs-cant wait!
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 05:03 AM
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Originally posted by evolutionizer
april seems to be the time quaife will come out with theirs-cant wait!
I hope someone does a 35/65r center too
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 12:57 PM
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Originally posted by chronohunter
I hope someone does a 35/65r center too
ditto
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 02:12 PM
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I have heard that the RS front lsd will fit BUT one of the head guys at mitsu told us that they will probally not sell it becuase of warrety issues.
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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Bevo - if we can get Evolution VIII badges from the UK, you bet your *** we'll get our hands on front LSDs...
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 02:34 PM
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There will be no problem getting the LSD from the RS, it's a simple matter of buying it from your local parts department like any other part. What the hell does Mitsu care if you void your warranty? Oh wait, you wouldn't, because you'd be putting an OEM part in the car!

Chris, did you get that badge installed yet? Pics!!
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 02:38 PM
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Here you go:
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 02:39 PM
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Brain fart...
Attached Thumbnails front helical-type lsd-my-evo-30.jpg  
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 02:59 PM
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very nice Chris
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 06:13 PM
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Originally posted by webguy330i
There will be no problem getting the LSD from the RS, it's a simple matter of buying it from your local parts department like any other part. What the hell does Mitsu care if you void your warranty? Oh wait, you wouldn't, because you'd be putting an OEM part in the car!

Chris, did you get that badge installed yet? Pics!!
Dosent matter if its a OEM part sense our evo didnt come with a front LSD it will void our warrentys.
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Old Dec 19, 2003 | 09:27 PM
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I would be interested to see how a front LSD (that Mitsu fits to cars with the same motor) would be responsible for turbo failure, a thrown rod or a fried piston.... F Mitsu's warranty...
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Old Dec 20, 2003 | 12:23 AM
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It will fit, that's what I put in my EVO and blew apart after about 5 minutes of 2nd gear rolling-burnouts
Just make sure when you take the stock one out you remember to take the thin shims off the ends of the diff case and tranfer them to the new diff. The shims stick to the diff housing so you might not even notice they are on there if you're not being carefull.
Too much torque transfer through that thing and it pops! I bet it would work well on lower hosepower cars but be carefull launching/hard wheelspin.

-Martin
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