mr2 lsd for 5sfe transmission?, got a whiff of this on the forums. details??? Options

[3sgteLuke]

so... i was bored and i was browsing teh forums and stumbled upon a mention of an 05 mr2 spyder lsd http://www.6gc.net/forums/index.php?showtopic=55683.

1.what do they mean by "not too agressive"

2.what are the set backs if a diff is too agressive?

3.could someone explain the advantages of helical/torsen? http://wikicars.org/en/Limited_slip_differential this gave me a general idea. is the mr2 a 1 , 1.5 , or 2 type lsd?

"The S series and C series transmissions share differentials:

The S51 (Camry, Solara), S53 (90-93 Celica), S54 (MR2, 93+ Celica), C56 (MR2 Spyder, Celica GT), and C59 (Corolla, Matrix, excl. XRS) all use the same differential. The MR2 Spyder's helical LSD WILL work in any of these transmissions. The differential part number is shared between these transmissions. Same part number = same part. The MR2 Spyder, however, was the only car to receive a factory LSD that is compatible with these transmissions. It should be exactly the same as the TRD Helical LSD that was discontinued for the S54."

4.does this mean that the transmission thats paired with my 5sfe is a s53? or a c56? by celica gt do they mean the 7th gen?

5. I would love someone who uses one of these to detail the handling difference with one of these installed. in detail

6. supposedly these are easy to install, true false?

7. can you tell this is reviving my interest in the celica?

8. Before this lsd revelation, what other options did one have when looking for lsd upgrades? excluding phantom

9. how would a 5s tranny paired up with an mr2 spyder lsd compare to a v6 tranny in terms of longevity, performance, and fit for application?

sorry for the explosion of questions but pleeez answer all of these, because this would seriously change my car for me.

This post has been edited by 3sgteLuke: May 14, 2008 - 9:43 PM

[BonzaiCelica]

On another side note in a straight line helical distributes an almost close to even 50/50 power split to both wheels. I see that quaife makes an aftermarket helical lsd for the mrs, 2000+ celica which will fit the s54 at $1250. http://www.monkeywrenchracing.com/product_...k1c6h8jn7v1u2i1
What is the difference between an SS-III Celica/MR-S Helical LSD vs this Quaife Helical LSD, which is better/last longer??

As to 1.5 Clutch type LSD will evenly distribute torque and power to both wheels evenly. I would choose this option if your more of a straight line racing kind of guy or you take your built 3sgte to the track. 1.5 clutch will alow faster deceleration under braking but will make it harder to come into a turn when your auto crossing or tracking the car. Am I getting it right anybody please tell me if Im saying this all wrong.

What puts down more wheel horsepower on a dyno the clutch type 1.5 or the Helical???
But if your someone who does auto cross and canyon driving and you have less than 220 hp, helical lsd is the way to go.

This post has been edited by BonzaiCelica: Sep 25, 2010 - 1:16 AM