Obx Lsd

[040501912]

guys, i've been searching for it on search engine on ozhonda...

i couldnt find any obx lsd thread..

so just a quick question.. what you guys think of the LSD? worth it?
i've been reading from the US forums, that we need to change the washers and do some machining to fit it on the gear box.

problem is its only OBX that makes LSD for my Tranny f22b1 (accord 94-97)

Cheers :thumbsup:

[dsp26]

PM user "grumpy rooster" if you don't get replies in this thread... he will be selling them soon and is one of the traders here...

[Limbo]

yeah if you can afford it and need the extra handling the OBX LSD is worth it.
Just rem though that the LSD is about $500 AUD and then another $900-100 to install.

I was looking into it a while ago

[aaronng]

$500 is too cheap for a new helical LSD though... has anyone used the OBX LSD and have they had any problems with it?

[grumpy rooster]

There are now numerous threads covering this topic.

Joe has run an OBX LSD in the Hi-Comp Civic for over 12 months, done well over 150 drag races with burnouts before each pass, run 1.6 and 1.7 60ft times on a regular basis and never had a problem with it. :)

[040501912]

are you going to sell some? grumpy rooster?
could you pm me if you do inclusive the price. thnks

[Limbo]

$500 is too cheap for a new helical LSD though... has anyone used the OBX LSD and have they had any problems with it?


I know e240 used one and he told me he was very happy with it

[string]

If you sold a package including shims and bearings i'll be all over it. I've been meaning to get one for a while now but the thought of sourcing a whole bunch of tranny parts turns me off cracking it open.

[delsol9000rpms]

also interested..

[040501912]

got quoted from US ebay ..

518 express shipping + 10 insurance.. so roughly 530USD ...

[e240]

I know e240 used one and he told me he was very happy with it

Am still using and on the weekend, posted a time I'm happy with at Eastern Creek - involves breaking a Championship Class Record, but thats a story coming.

[Weq]

i ran one. great stuff. locks up hard. night and day compared to OEM LSDs (single spinners IMO) just get it shimmed up correctly and inspected by a diff guy before u install.

i got my 2nd hand off hond-tech. 300audshiped with 1000miles on it.

[hayashi_1986]

They're good LSD's for what you pay for. My mates boosted 'lude runs one, very nice.

The only thing is you've gotta open her up and check the stacked washers inside. I can't remember the order and which ones face up or down, but that's what you've gotta look in to. It's doable by yourself, but be prepared for a bit of work.

Honda-Tech fellas use these all the time and they've proven to be pretty strong over and over again. I'm 'splurging' on one of these for the H22A when I get some more money in :) .

[Sexc86]

there are a few generations of the OBX lsd... there is a thred about it on honda-tech. there are a few differneces between the two... like colours in the material... apparnetly there are 3 generations of the obx lsd, and the newest (3rd) is the best. best bet would be hunt one of them down... but first find out how to distinguish it.


Regards Lyle

[Limbo]

i've been holding off cos i can't afford the installation

[dsp26]

i've been holding off cos i can't afford the installation

what labour cost you been quoted? same reason i've held off...

[bennjamin]

short of getting the box off - its quite straight forward pulling the box apart , installing the new diff and putting everything back together. Grab a online manual or search h-t etc
With a few good hours of DIY you can have one done easy

[dsp26]

short of getting the box off - its quite straight forward pulling the box apart , installing the new diff and putting everything back together. Grab a online manual or search h-t etc
With a few good hours of DIY you can have one done easy

any special tools required?

assuming all tools are on hand as well as a step-by-step manual... whats the rough guesstimate of install into the box excluding the time to remove/attach gearbox back into car?

[bennjamin]

well - get it off - you know how to do that now :)

to take a gb apart you need a pair of needle nose pliers and a few sized socket pieces + extensions + compatible ratchets. Time consuming.

Also you should really replace the ISB , diff bearing/s , countershaft bearing + seals etc.For a first timer with a bit of knowledge and all the right tools about 4-8 hours with the GB. + time for the gb removal / install

[dsp26]

well - get it off - you know how to do that now :)

to take a gb apart you need a pair of needle nose pliers and a few sized socket pieces + extensions + compatible ratchets. Time consuming.

Also you should really replace the ISB , diff bearing/s , countershaft bearing + seals etc.For a first timer with a bit of knowledge and all the right tools about 4-8 hours with the GB. + time for the gb removal / install

haha thanks.

didn't you have a DIY on this or at least opening the box... i vaguely remember seeing like a mugshot off you with an open box somewhere.. probably wynodes ISB change thread.... will lookskie....

[bennjamin]

its wyns DIY. I took the box apart yup. Alittle different D series to B series ~ essentially the same procedure.

[Limbo]

well if anyone is interested the OBX has a few problems, even the new ones, but apparently so long as you strip them down and put them together properly it helps alot.

THe latest problem is that the material of the LSD is abit soft and has cause some issues with some cars getting axles.

Have a read

http://www.turbod16.com/viewtopic.php?t=18501

or
http://rbryant.freeshell.org/obx_washers.htm

DSP26 - got quoted about $1k.

Ben - doesn't the box need to be pressed out once you have it out?

[grumpy rooster]

That thread you referred to was 2006. There have been a few changes since then. :)

[dsp26]

That thread you referred to was 2006. There have been a few changes since then. :)

any hint at the price you'd be selling them at? :)

lsd+install packages available? or even said shim kit, etc...

Slightly irelevant question... noticed your website... i was under the impression you worked at the same place with Joe at Minchinbury?

[Limbo]

Grumpy - cool, that's good to know. Any chance of a group buy with install?

[grumpy rooster]

any hint at the price you'd be selling them at? :)

lsd+install packages available? or even said shim kit, etc...

Slightly irelevant question... noticed your website... i was under the impression you worked at the same place with Joe at Minchinbury?

As listed in the OBX thread in my trader section they start at $600 and go up from there depending on what car they are for. As for a price for installed I'll find out and let you guys know.

And no, I don't work at Hi-Comp. Long time friend, customer, and help out with the race car at race meetings. And work together on some business projects like one that will be advised very shortly. :zip: ;)

[shadou]

to take a gb apart you need a pair of needle nose pliers and a few sized socket pieces + extensions + compatible ratchets. Time consuming.


forgot the torque wrench if you're doing a proper job internal + external.

[dsp26]

forgot the torque wrench if you're doing a proper job internal + external.

funny he'd forget that too as he always uses it for any job he does lol.. even wheel nuts...

[bennjamin]

forgot the torque wrench if you're doing a proper job internal + external.

my "etc" in my post lol. With such precise and complicated parts a properly calibrated torque wrench is a must.

[Limbo]

lol i got one, its still in plastic and haven't used it yet

[ZeForce]

Im running a OBX LSD, install was straight forward with no fitment issues. So far it has preformed very well handling all my abuse.

[mqt55s]

taking it to a shop will cost about 500 including gearbox removal/install + cracking open the box and changing diff centres.
200 bux to fit the diff if you can remove the box yourself and take it to the shop.

[Limbo]

yeah got a quote, $400 to pull in/out box + $250 to install LSD.

Now just gotta get a hold of the LSD, shipping is $110USD from states.

[ZeForce]

http://search.stores.ebay.com/Sparktec-Motorsports_OBX-LSD_W0QQfciZ15QQfclZ4QQfsnZSparktecQ20MotorsportsQ QfsooZ1QQfsopZ1QQsaselZ13628693QQsofpZ0


:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:

[thepope1986]

pulling a diff apart isnt that simple. checking all bearing preloads shim adjustments and such is critical. tooth contact markings need to be checked also youd be best to replace g/b bearings especially cos you can screw some of them pulling them out you may need pulling tools and the like. if you have no idea about it id suggest the diff shop and then you can blame them if it lets go :P

[grumpy rooster]

As listed in the OBX thread in my trader section they start at $600 and go up from there depending on what car they are for. As for a price for installed I'll find out and let you guys know.

Finally got back to this thread with a fitted price. For the Sydney guys Adrian at Toda will fit them for $650 + whatever other parts are required. So supply and fit starts from $1250 and goes up from there depending on the LSD and parts etc.