Originally posted by TheeSVTShow:

I saw the Torsen on SP's sight for $599.00, the Quaife was like $890.00. I didn't really notice any warranties on them. My buddy is going to help me for free and has done a handful of motor and tranny swaps, including rebuilds. The money is tight, but it has to be spent I guess just wanted to see what you guys think. They have MTX-75's on the sight for under $900.00 as well, but would that solve my differential problem?




I believe only Quaife offers a warrenty on their LSDs, but I haven't really heard of anyone blowing either a torsen or a quaife in a Contour! I have the Torsen and love it, but if you choose to go for a quaife I'm sure you won't be disappointed!

And to answer your other question, yes a different transmission will solve your diff problem... as long as you don't buy a trans with a blown diff too! $900 for a stock MTX-75 is way to much. I bought my recently Rebuilt trans with low miles, a Torsen LSD, and the seller included a used Fidanza lightweight flywheel, and a Steeda Short throw shifter for $600 or $700 dollars total. Thanks Tim!!! Tim even helped with the install!

I sold my stock trans with stock diff for $300 which is about the going rate for them. If you want the cheap route, just buy a stock trans for a few hundred dollars and have your buddy help you put it in. Otherwise, send it to Terry and come up with $1500-$2000 for a awesomely built trans with a LSD!

Just my 2 cents. Hope all goes well.


-Reebs-


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