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You can choose from different ratios depending on how you are going to use your car.
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After reading threads and threads and threads of LSD info, I cannot find a few key points (talked about without definitive answers) . . .
1. Who makes the best LSD for a street driven G96.01
2. Can a G96.00 or Boxster S LSD fit a G96.01
3. Aside from the diff itself, what else is necessary for the swap
Alternatively, if anyone has a G96.01 with LSD for sale under $5k - message me.
Thanks.
Guard is regarded as the best. You can choose from different ratios depending on how you are going to use your car. Street only, combo street track or track only.
As to your other questions, I personally wouldn't mess around with putting an Oem LSD on my car, I would go with the Guard, which is what I did with my 996.2.
If you don't already have one, find yourself a good Porsche Indy with a strong DE/Club racing clientele. They will have the experience in dealing with Guard and ratio options.
IMHO, an LSD is one of the most important upgrades you can make to your 996 for handling, stability and control for the street and track.
Hope this helps to get the discussion started.
You will never notice an LSD in a street-only car. Save your money.
Yes.
In terms of parts, you'll need to reshim the differential to reestablish bearing preload and ring-to-pinion backlash. Fresh differential carrier bearings, radial oil seals, diff cover plate o-ring, and if your output flanges are retained with circlips versus center bolts, fresh circlips.
To your point, I would agree with you that if you are a leisurely driver in a warm weather climate, you will never know the difference.
However, if you are an aggressive street driver who loves to rip thru the canyons and/or drive in all 4 seasons, it's an upgrade that you will notice, and once you have experienced it and the benefits, you will want.
For the track, it's a must.
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