Does our Evo have the same front diff as the VII?
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Cusco seems to be a good choice, though honestly, I know little about their products for the most part; just what I've heard. Would be nice to import a j-spec Evo's front diff from a VII or an VIII.
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Originally posted by KK
Doesn't the RS have an open front diff as well?
Doesn't the RS have an open front diff as well?
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Originally posted by Max Rebo
That's just dumb. My knowledge is limited, but how can you have a really good AWD system only an open diff in the front?
That's just dumb. My knowledge is limited, but how can you have a really good AWD system only an open diff in the front?
Seriously, if you have a front diff, the traction in the front will be so good that you may crash if you cannot correct oversteer well. In addition to that, a front LSD costs money. I suppose that are 2 good reasons for Mitsubishi not to fit one.
Originally posted by Max Rebo
It would be very worthwhile to change the front to an LSD also.
It would be very worthwhile to change the front to an LSD also.
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To replace the open front diff, you could get a Ralliart or Cusco 1 way, 1.5way or 2way LSD, depending on your preference and budget 
There are also extremely high quality but mega bucks diffs available, but they are only worth it if you go over 450 ft/lbs of torque and 450 bhp, or there about.
There are also extremely high quality but mega bucks diffs available, but they are only worth it if you go over 450 ft/lbs of torque and 450 bhp, or there about.
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Originally posted by Claudius
No idea, why dont you ask Subaru? They have sold 2l turbocharged AWD Imprezas without front diffs for years
Seriously, if you have a front diff, the traction in the front will be so good that you may crash if you cannot correct oversteer well. In addition to that, a front LSD costs money. I suppose that are 2 good reasons for Mitsubishi not to fit one.
Absolutely. I have added a front diff to my Evo, and it is the best improvement you can make to the car apart from changing the suspension!
No idea, why dont you ask Subaru? They have sold 2l turbocharged AWD Imprezas without front diffs for years
Seriously, if you have a front diff, the traction in the front will be so good that you may crash if you cannot correct oversteer well. In addition to that, a front LSD costs money. I suppose that are 2 good reasons for Mitsubishi not to fit one.
Absolutely. I have added a front diff to my Evo, and it is the best improvement you can make to the car apart from changing the suspension!
Maybe I should have asked: Is there a huge benefit in having an LSD or ATB diff in the front to replace the open diff? That's in addition to the rear LSD and viscous center. Just trying to learn. Someone's gotta have more knowledge than I do!
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Originally posted by Claudius
The main benefit would be to get rid of the understeer at low speeds (below 50-60mph). That way you can accelerate ealier and pull nice drifts.
The main benefit would be to get rid of the understeer at low speeds (below 50-60mph). That way you can accelerate ealier and pull nice drifts.
I'm not sure if I'll end up with an Evo, STi, or neither...
While I'm thinking about it, what are some reputable tuners and/or websites worth checking out?
TIA.
Originally posted by Liandrin11
How much did your front LSD cost you, installation included (unless of course, you installed it yourself)?
How much did your front LSD cost you, installation included (unless of course, you installed it yourself)?
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Originally posted by Liandrin11
How much did your front LSD cost you, installation included (unless of course, you installed it yourself)?
How much did your front LSD cost you, installation included (unless of course, you installed it yourself)?
Originally posted by Yojimbo
Claudius is in France. I don't know if his item/labor costs would be of much use to you.
Claudius is in France. I don't know if his item/labor costs would be of much use to you.
The rally team I go to take $40 an hour for labour, and it took like 2 hours to fit.
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