Benjamin T

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i never checked. it's sitting at the dealer right now.

the only way to know is to open it up, which i hope will be end of today. and then there will be no more guessing. nonetheless i'm very concerned.

rominl

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well opening it up will proof if it has lsd

but by spinning it i guess at least you can tell the ratio

BA_GS400

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yeah Rom, that's kinda the gist of what I was saying. Its entirely feasible that he could have a 3.76 gear and a non LSD for all we know. Or a 3.42 non LSD. Or a stocker 3.23 and LSD.

Gotta check both things out. I checked mine and it is indeed the 3.76 but I didn't have the doubt that I would have with ol' Benjamin's diff.

Benjamin T

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i've justcome back from the mechanic.

it is a 3.76. BUT IT HAS NO LSD.

rheiy

I kinda thought it wasn't going to be a lsd. Sorry to hear about that. At least its a 3.76 but if you install it, I'm sure you may have some issues with traction. So what are your plans now?

Benjamin T

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i do not want it. the whole purpose was to have an LSD.

i did not pay $1000+ (and climbing.... i just got my $160 brokerage/duty bill from UPS and the mechanic charged me $50 to open it up) for an open diff.

i've sent a pm with the pictures attached to synco357 and i'm waiting for a response.

if the worst happens, i'm not sure what to do. write negative feedback on this forum and ask the moderators for help. also i will have to contact paypal and see what course of action there is.

all this right before christmas. needless to say i'm really unhappy right now.

rheiy

I hear ya...hopefully synco357 will take the unit back and refund your money...keep us informed

rominl

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that's a bummer man.... for sure that's no lsd...

let's see what synco357 says first

verylost

What is the going rate for a 3.76 diff? $400? Ask for the difference back and buy yourself a TRD LSD for around $800 and install it into that pumpkin. Trust me, you do not want to ship that pumpkin anywhere. It's a pain in the butt to pack. It will cost alot and most likely get damaged before it gets delievered.

Benjamin T

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i thought about that. $400 diff, $800 TRD lsd... $1200 total. figure another $400 to install the LSD in the diff including getting everything into the car... i don't have that kind of $$$ right now, and i haven't even factored in shipping/duties/taxes because i live in canada. i already lost $160+in duties/taxes/shipping, and another $50 for today so the financial damage is still climbing

rominl

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400 bucks to install the trd lsd in the pumpkin and on the car? no way... it's VERY difficult to the lsd install and you need to get a good mechanic. here in cali, it could be 600 bucks easy

synco357

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I have sold quite a few LSD`s to members on this forum and I must say that my intentions are always in good faith. I can asure that, that is a 3.76 LSD because i have the same exact complete setup in my car. Furthermore, that`s what i was advise from the japanese supplier at the time of purchased. I was a little concern myself as to the difference in the appearance but like i stated before in the earlier PM the 93-96 Auto LSD with the heated fins are from the American models. The 96-98 JDM models looks like the stock rear end in our cars. The 97-98 Auto have the 3.76 but they are open diff`s. In regard to the oil leak. there was none when i dropped it off at UPS. I stated earlier that I don`t like shipping with UPS because of this same very reason. If something was damaged in shipping I`ll file a claim on your behalf. I have always ship rear ends in the same reinforced boxs so I don`t know how yours became so torn.

I have you phone number so i`ll call you later on tonight to clarify

Thanks,
Andre

rominl

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i noticed you sold couple of units to people, however pics are pics, they can't lie. that could be a 3.76 unit but for sure not lsd. that's just an open differential. supra lsd are torsen type, and you need to have worm type gears to achieve that. i don't see that in the pics. the housing MIGHT be different, but opening up a torsen 3.76 lsd unit and i am sure it will look different.

just my 2 cents

Benjamin T

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the oil leak was from the breather. this was because it was upside down. i do not recall asking about filing a claim.

my problem right now is that i paid for a supra 3.76 diff with an LSD. what i got clearly has no LSD. fins or no fins, it does not matter now since now i have had it opened up and confirmed 100% there is no LSD in it, which was the whole point of buying this thing.

all i am looking for now is either a replacement or a refund and i will send this one back to you.

i answered your email andre, thanks for getting back to me. i am in the office until 1500hrs PST if you want to reach me. you have my number.

Benjamin T

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this is a pic pearlpower on this board took of his supra lsd:



the worm gear is clearly seen in the middle. as you can see in the pic i posted of what i have, it clearly shows there is no worm gear.