Noob question regarding installation of a LSD in a Type S

[vhpete]

Hi guys,
Going to ask a very stupid question here so please bare with me :P

If I was to buy a LSD to put into my type S,
do I need to purchase anything else to make the LSD fit?

Im looking to put a DC5R LSD in my type S and just want to make sure im not missing out on something

Sorry again for the noob of a question

[maintain]

I would also be interested!

Any difference putting on a OEM TYPE R LSD vs say... a J's racing LSD?

[vhpete]

just waiting for an answer

[sleepingperformance]

DC5R lsd will slot straight in. I would recommend replacing all bearings and synchros while you are at it & be prepared to possibly replace the clutch. PM if you need any more advice

[vhpete]

thanks mate

[LiteX]

DC5R lsd will slot straight in. I would recommend replacing all bearings and synchros while you are at it & be prepared to possibly replace the clutch. PM if you need any more advice

Roughly how much wuld labor cost for this? LSD+Clutch

[ChargeR]

I would also be interested!

Any difference putting on a OEM TYPE R LSD vs say... a J's racing LSD?

No real difference in the install procedure, however a J's Racing LSD will require substantially different maintenance and may require different gearbox oil to be used, depending on who you ask. An OEM LSD is basically wear and maintenance free, whereas a clutch style LSD such as the J's Racing by definition has wear surfaces that firstly will contaminate your gearbox oil with wear particles, requiring frequent fluid changes, and will eventually wear out and require maintenance. So the ongoing cost of a clutch type LSD will be substantially more than an OEM type.

Roughly how much would labour cost for this? LSD + clutch install

Josh can probably answer more accurately, but doing it DIY it was a solid days work (with a decent break to go and get dumplings for lunch) for me and a mate to do a clutch and gearbox swap in his car. So I'd expect a mechanic to quote for somewhere between 5-7 hours of labour for the job at a guess. Add maybe an hour or two for an LSD install, but that will depend on how much work you get done while the box is open. Just installing the LSD is reasonably straightforward, doing synchros and bearings is more time consuming.

[Oz Striker]

From memory, it cost around $1200 for the install of my clutch and LSD and that included getting the flywheel machined

[maintain]

Cheers for the reply guys. Really helped. I've got a bit of work I'll need sleepingperformance to work on. Just getting everything together

[sleepingperformance]

Please excuse me for posting the price but i charge $800 labour for fitting clutch replacement and opening/closing the gearbox

[plAythiNG]

Thought I post here for the Sydney Folk. Earlier this year I had my gearbox worked on by Top One Automotive. Price was $990 and this included:

Opening gearbox to replace all bearings and seal
Replace clutch and flywheel
install DC5R OEM LSD
replace final drive
replace 6th gear
supply 2xLitres of Honda MTF

Hope this helps. Gearbox still going strong, no dramas!

[poeter]

Thought I post here for the Sydney Folk. Earlier this year I had my gearbox worked on by Top One Automotive. Price was $990 and this included:

Opening gearbox to replace all bearings and seal
Replace clutch and flywheel
install DC5R OEM LSD
replace final drive
replace 6th gear
supply 2xLitres of Honda MTF

Hope this helps. Gearbox still going strong, no dramas!

How much did the the bearings and seals cost? (Parts only)