Gator GT Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 hey Tonic, your 05 has male axles. 26mm (dia) 349.6mm (long) my 07 B has male axles as well. Interestingly enough, the 07 GT (5MT) and B (6MT) share the same front axles, according to the FSM. Both are 26mm (dia) and 332.5mm (long). edit: Bbc84, that MFactory unit looks and sounds very interesting. That's a pretty killer price too. I like how he specifies it is NOT Chinese steel....that's key in my book. "If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed." - T. Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 05-09 LGT MT front axles fit all 6-speed trannies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I am considering one as well. Just wondering if 400 dollars difference should be something to risk. Proven JDM Subaru or MFactory ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I just drove my other mostly stock LGT (got it out of storage, not driven in winter). OMG, I can't believe how less surefooted the car with front open diff is!!! Front LSD ftw. It's becoming my favorite mod ever, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I know. That is why I want it. So you say you are happy with your Subaru made LSD ? Damn the price...the 400 dollar difference is the cost of labor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bbc84 Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I am considering one as well. Just wondering if 400 dollars difference should be something to risk. Proven JDM Subaru or MFactory ? I want to know too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator GT Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I have a OEM 06 STI helical diff....and I am not worried at all about it. MFactory says they're using Australian steel vs. Chinese....a wise choice from the start in my book. I don't know MFactory's reputation for other parts. Me? I'd be asking people who have purchased other MFactory bits and getting their experiences from customer service to how the parts have stood use AND abuse. It is a killer mod....but if you're really concerned with the $400 and want to sleep at night....if you CAN'T wait to get one in, go OEM and bite the bullet, knowing that you have OEM quality. Or, if you have time, do the research and maybe, just maybe MFactory will come out as the deal to bite into. I know at under $400 for my front LSD (part price alone, since it had 3200 miles on it) I couldn't say no. "If we are to guard against ignorance and remain free, it is the responsibility of every American to be informed." - T. Jefferson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I know. That is why I want it. So you say you are happy with your Subaru made LSD ? Damn the price...the 400 dollar difference is the cost of labor. Well I have OEM STI front LSD in SpecB's 6-speed. Yeah, the labor is costly. The stocker costs ~$500, the total with labor was ~$900 for me - with the tranny already out of the car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fraggle Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Well I have OEM STI front LSD in SpecB's 6-speed. Yeah, the labor is costly. The stocker costs ~$500, the total with labor was ~$900 for me - with the tranny already out of the car. Do you have the part# for the diff that fits the Spec.b 6speed? Where did you buy it? Or what year STI front diff? I'm kinda interested in adding a helical/torsen front (that's what the sti uses, correct?). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 I have the part # somwhere. I bought it from Rallispec who installed it for me. Any 05-09 STI front diff will fit (same thing). 04 STI would fit also I think, but it's Suretrac, not helical. Similar in function, more complex and less smooth in operation. Also doesn't last as long as helical/Torsen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f1anatic Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Brian (BBC84) pm me your number. I stopped by today at DS1 MoSpo and talked to them about the front diffie. It is a beautiful piece of...metal; got a quote in writing. Just unsure about MFactory though they seem to be widespread in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iggybdawg Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 Any of you front LSDers drive it in the snow? This thread is making me want two, one for the LGT autoxer and one for the Outback 2.5i snowmobile. Another part on the long list of things to do after carloans go away, sigh... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted April 11, 2009 Share Posted April 11, 2009 Yes, love the snow, the front LSD makes the GT a animal in the snow. I did the 05 STi 6MT swap in my 05GT. http://www.legacygt.com/forums/showthread.php?t=61199 LSD's front, rear & DCCD in center. The only thing stopping you is, drivers nerve & ground clearance Mike Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPerron Posted April 12, 2009 Share Posted April 12, 2009 I saw for sale a helical LSD taken from a "new Impreza GDB-F" in Japan. Is this the same unit that Rallispec is selling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPerron Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 Someone knows what this is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted April 13, 2009 Share Posted April 13, 2009 GDB-F is MY06 Impreza. I'd guess it's 6MT unit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 here is an update. Now i wont say this is totally due to the diff. alot of it is driving and overall car setup, but i never was able to do it before i got the diff installed. I WON MY 1ST AUTOX. I got 1st overall out of 112 cars. https://axwaresystems.com/axorm/files/NNJRSCCA/4252009_pax.htm my car is becomming an autox MONSTER!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Congrats Josh! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FPerron Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 Outf***ingstanding! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMMER DOWN Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 That's AWESOME:woowoo::woowoo: Mileage:331487 Retired/Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted May 12, 2009 Author Share Posted May 12, 2009 thank. seriously guys, you cannot believe how early i get on the power in corners now when i autox. for anyone who tracks/autoxes the car competitvely, a front LSD is a must have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spec B Posted May 12, 2009 Share Posted May 12, 2009 congrats josh! +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTGT Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Where can I get one of these for the 5eat . Please tell me it is possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitetiger Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 Its not possible. 5mt and 6mt only. someone has to open the 5eat and compare the front diff witht he 5mt/6mt ones. i doubt they are the same though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shtbxr22 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 3.90? 4.11? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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