spool vs lsd for full race

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Mar 29, 2009 | 11:47 AM

cryoman999

Thread Starter

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 7

Likes: 0

spool vs lsd for full race

anyone have info on whether a spool or lsd is preferred for a full race crx - b16 over 500hp.

I'm staring to build this and want to get it right the first time.

Mar 29, 2009 | 12:19 PM

Boner_Ben

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Sep 2003

Posts: 2,322

Likes: 0

From: MD

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

A spool is just a pain in the *** whether its driving in the pits, pushing the car, or when it comes to axle breakage.

Mar 29, 2009 | 12:38 PM

Ls_dx

Honda-Tech Member

iTrader: (5)

Joined: Dec 2005

Posts: 1,934

Likes: 0

From: RENO, NV

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

I really like my honda Lsd....

Mar 29, 2009 | 12:42 PM

locash

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Mar 2001

Posts: 2,708

Likes: 1

From: Phoenix, AZ, USA

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

We use Quaife/Wavetrac/MFactory LSD's in everything, but some of the faster guys use spools..

Mar 29, 2009 | 12:43 PM

Boosteddb8

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 1,067

Likes: 3

From: Pomona, SOCAL, US

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boner_Ben

A spool is just a pain in the *** whether its driving in the pits, pushing the car, or when it comes to axle breakage.

I agree, ended pulling the spool out and threw in a lsd and never looked back

p.s. obx lsd 750whp b16 over 100 full passes and many dyno pulls with no problem

Mar 29, 2009 | 01:29 PM

cryoman999

Thread Starter

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 7

Likes: 0

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

Any body have suggestions as to what is a good inexpensive lsd?

Mar 29, 2009 | 01:32 PM

90blackcrx

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: May 2008

Posts: 2,312

Likes: 1

From: RCautoworks, Bridgeview, Illinois

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

Quote:

Originally Posted by cryoman999

Any body have suggestions as to what is a good inexpensive lsd?

Rebuilt obx.

Trending Topics

How achievable is 250-300hp RELIABLY on a boosted civic?

5

130
No luck finding Rebuild kit

2

118
D connector wire color

8

319
Crank No Start B Series Turbo Install

6

255
02 Accord Brake lights stuck ON.

2

165

Mar 29, 2009 | 03:32 PM

cryoman999

Thread Starter

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 7

Likes: 0

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

Do you know where I can get one?

Mar 29, 2009 | 05:22 PM

phatrick2332

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Jun 2003

Posts: 1,466

Likes: 0

From: mi

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

I heard google has the best prices on them.

Mar 29, 2009 | 06:56 PM

#10

Garcia-Racing

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Nov 2003

Posts: 4,760

Likes: 0

From: Orange County, CA, USA

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

We run a spool on the sunfire, were running a lsd in the crx but are now switching to a spool in it also.

Mar 29, 2009 | 10:23 PM

#11

AllMotorRandy

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Apr 2004

Posts: 2,220

Likes: 1

From: So Cal

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

Quote:

Originally Posted by cryoman999

Any body have suggestions as to what is a good inexpensive lsd?

mfactory makes a good one that's prices very well....

Mar 30, 2009 | 12:44 AM

#12

DLB1994

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Aug 2001

Posts: 4,083

Likes: 0

From: manakin sabot, va, us

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

In a race car spools are not as bad as people make them out to be , i have even had a street car with a spool , and its just pain to push if your trying to turn the wheel

Mar 30, 2009 | 01:32 PM

#13

cryoman999

Thread Starter

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 7

Likes: 0

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

any one know what the proper lsd is for drag racing - helical or clutch?

Mar 30, 2009 | 04:17 PM

#14

Ls_dx

Honda-Tech Member

iTrader: (5)

Joined: Dec 2005

Posts: 1,934

Likes: 0

From: RENO, NV

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

Quote:

Originally Posted by cryoman999

any one know what the proper lsd is for drag racing - helical or clutch?

helical gear is nice IMO because there are no clutches to wear out...

Mar 30, 2009 | 05:06 PM

#15

turbotypeR@SPEC

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Aug 2000

Posts: 4,232

Likes: 1

From: Alabaster, Al, USA

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

spools suck really, really bad. don't use one unless you have too

Mar 30, 2009 | 06:37 PM

#16

roadracer4life

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Feb 2007

Posts: 353

Likes: 0

From: Montgomery, Al

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbotypeR@SPEC

spools suck really, really bad. don't use one unless you have too

spools arent that bad you big puss its just harder to turn and you like going straight dont you?

Mar 30, 2009 | 07:46 PM

#17

2point6

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 3,396

Likes: 0

From: Tucson, AZ, USA

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

Quote:

Originally Posted by turbotypeR@SPEC

spools suck really, really bad. don't use one unless you have too

I agree. Any steering correction is like slightly hitting the brakes.

Mar 31, 2009 | 09:18 AM

#18

TimKennard

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Oct 2006

Posts: 360

Likes: 0

From: Yakima, WA, USA

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

i hate my spool, but it's prob going to stay in there for a while though.

Apr 3, 2009 | 05:58 AM

#19

turbotypeR@SPEC

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Aug 2000

Posts: 4,232

Likes: 1

From: Alabaster, Al, USA

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

Quote:

Originally Posted by roadracer4life

spools arent that bad you big puss its just harder to turn and you like going straight dont you?

Yeah, but it is broke most of the time and it makes it a bitch to push!

Apr 3, 2009 | 09:12 AM

#20

Mikey3000

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Nov 2001

Posts: 2,975

Likes: 0

From: Lorton, VA

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

the problem with spools is if you break an axle your car will keep going and usually drive you into the wall or the next lane.

Apr 3, 2009 | 09:25 AM

#21

Turbo-charged

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Jun 2002

Posts: 6,939

Likes: 2

From: Maryland, USA

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

if it starts pulling, let off the gas and the car goes straight again.

if the car is broke and you have to push it, take the axles out.

Apr 3, 2009 | 11:09 PM

#22

Mista Bone

D Tranny Guru

Joined: Oct 2001

Posts: 8,725

Likes: 8

From: Cincity, OH, USA

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ls_dx

helical gear is nice IMO because there are no clutches to wear out...

or break.

My Kaaz became one wheel peel

Apr 4, 2009 | 04:51 AM

#23

turbotypeR@SPEC

Honda-Tech Member

Joined: Aug 2000

Posts: 4,232

Likes: 1

From: Alabaster, Al, USA

Re: spool vs lsd for full race

Quote:

Originally Posted by Turbo-charged

if it starts pulling, let off the gas and the car goes straight again.

if the car is broke and you have to push it, take the axles out.

it is still a pain in the ***. if you pull the axles out and push it around too much, the hub and bearing start coming looseand the wheel wobbles around. it needs to have the outer joint with the nut in it