Quaife vs OBX LSD
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Quaife vs OBX LSD
I know quaife is the best but 895 shipped is very expensive compared to the 395 shipped for the OBX. I heard OBX just reversed engineered the Quaife's and they have proved to be an excellent LSD. What do you think? I dont know if I want to trust a OBX product in my tranny but that 500 diff is enough for me to consider buying 1.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by PrettyLude »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">read the review earl did on the obx lsd</TD></TR></TABLE>
Earls review was deleated for some reason
Earls review was deleated for some reason
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by X2BOARD »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Was his review postive or negative ?</TD></TR></TABLE>
The gist of it, was the castings were not quite as clean, and the metal rated slightly softer on the hardness test. Also, he reported that the allen keys on his were not properly torqued, although nobody else has said this.
The gist of it, was the castings were not quite as clean, and the metal rated slightly softer on the hardness test. Also, he reported that the allen keys on his were not properly torqued, although nobody else has said this.
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Re: (HT Chaplin)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by HT Chaplin »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">well the OBX has a lifetime warranty as well</TD></TR></TABLE>
What I meant to say is just because I have a lifetime warranty it doesn't mean that I want to be using it all the time...
What I meant to say is just because I have a lifetime warranty it doesn't mean that I want to be using it all the time...
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There is TONS of information on this with 10+ page threads, the lifetime warranty is subject to only manufacturer defects. Some people have expierenced axles getting locked in the LSD due to poor clearances. Also what prices are you quoting, is that for the D-Series of both, because I know personally the GSR parts cost $100-200 more than what you posted.
And for the record I was really dissapointed that Earl's thread was deleted. I understand that his opinion could be seen as biased being that he sells quaifes but the review he did on the LSD was the only in-depth article we've had on that product so far
And for the record I was really dissapointed that Earl's thread was deleted. I understand that his opinion could be seen as biased being that he sells quaifes but the review he did on the LSD was the only in-depth article we've had on that product so far
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I've actually heard nothing bad about the OBX coming from several people I know who have purchased them. From the feedback I've received I'd be willing to throw one in my car. You can't expect it to touch the Quaife when it comes to quality and precision, thus the price difference. But time will tell is if it has enough quality and precision to withstand the abuse that most people are willing to throw at it.
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there are a few people having trouble getting axles out of the obx lsd
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1206925
check out this thread
https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1206925
check out this thread
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does anyone know of anybody running a obx lsd in a h22 tranny? i have heard good things about the lsd. the only ones that i know of getting axles locked into the tranny is because thier car was to low. i am not saying that everyone that has had this problems that their car was to low. i was just curious.
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Yeah. I am personally on the OBX side as the price is far better.
I think Earl's review is more biased as it would be as a dealer for Quaiffe. If I sold Quaiffe, i would be, too, so.
but as the cost performance, I don't think it's even in the same league. OBX rules for this one.
And I am not sure what whoever said about the hardness test about OBX, as I don't see any test result. I want to see the brinell or charpy result of some sort with the proof.
I am actually more amazed about OBX than Quaiffe as OBX's first LSD takes that much abuse and haver NEVER heard of it breaking yet, I would love for someone to compare the Quaiffe that way. Put 800hp onto the Quaiffe and see if it holds like OBX.
anyway, just my point of view. nothing against Quaiffe. sure, they make awesome products.
I think Earl's review is more biased as it would be as a dealer for Quaiffe. If I sold Quaiffe, i would be, too, so.
but as the cost performance, I don't think it's even in the same league. OBX rules for this one.
And I am not sure what whoever said about the hardness test about OBX, as I don't see any test result. I want to see the brinell or charpy result of some sort with the proof.
I am actually more amazed about OBX than Quaiffe as OBX's first LSD takes that much abuse and haver NEVER heard of it breaking yet, I would love for someone to compare the Quaiffe that way. Put 800hp onto the Quaiffe and see if it holds like OBX.
anyway, just my point of view. nothing against Quaiffe. sure, they make awesome products.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 340R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Yeah. I am personally on the OBX side as the price is far better.
I think Earl's review is more biased as it would be as a dealer for Quaiffe. If I sold Quaiffe, i would be, too, so.
but as the cost performance, I don't think it's even in the same league. OBX rules for this one.
And I am not sure what whoever said about the hardness test about OBX, as I don't see any test result. I want to see the brinell or charpy result of some sort with the proof.
I am actually more amazed about OBX than Quaiffe as OBX's first LSD takes that much abuse and haver NEVER heard of it breaking yet, I would love for someone to compare the Quaiffe that way. Put 800hp onto the Quaiffe and see if it holds like OBX.
anyway, just my point of view. nothing against Quaiffe. sure, they make awesome products.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you didn't read the review then why would you come on here and say that his opinon is biased. He went out of his way to purchase the product and thouroughly research it and repot back here with his findings so we would know any difference betweent the products.
Your review of 'puttin 800hp to each' has way too many variables. When transmission parts break there are literally thousands of variables that can go into the part failing. Looking at the product from a machinist stand point is the BEST non-biased comparison you are ever going to get.
I think Earl's review is more biased as it would be as a dealer for Quaiffe. If I sold Quaiffe, i would be, too, so.
but as the cost performance, I don't think it's even in the same league. OBX rules for this one.
And I am not sure what whoever said about the hardness test about OBX, as I don't see any test result. I want to see the brinell or charpy result of some sort with the proof.
I am actually more amazed about OBX than Quaiffe as OBX's first LSD takes that much abuse and haver NEVER heard of it breaking yet, I would love for someone to compare the Quaiffe that way. Put 800hp onto the Quaiffe and see if it holds like OBX.
anyway, just my point of view. nothing against Quaiffe. sure, they make awesome products.</TD></TR></TABLE>
If you didn't read the review then why would you come on here and say that his opinon is biased. He went out of his way to purchase the product and thouroughly research it and repot back here with his findings so we would know any difference betweent the products.
Your review of 'puttin 800hp to each' has way too many variables. When transmission parts break there are literally thousands of variables that can go into the part failing. Looking at the product from a machinist stand point is the BEST non-biased comparison you are ever going to get.
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NEITHER ONE
i went with an OEM Type-R LSD. wanna know why? costs less than OBX by a little, and is tried and true. Honda has been selling roughly the same design since 1990. this is 2005. that's 15 years of experiece on the market, and they only break when you drop them hard or put too much power through them. great engineering
Honda. for my power goals, i'll never have to worry about breaking it. As for OBX, it hasn't been on the market for long, so we don't know how long it may last or if there are any complications or whatnot. we just don't know. all we know is that they work well when new. we have no clue if it will last, or if the poorer machining quality and looser tolerances will have long-term effects on the transmission's other internals. go with OEM. Honda makes the best parts for Hondas, period.
i went with an OEM Type-R LSD. wanna know why? costs less than OBX by a little, and is tried and true. Honda has been selling roughly the same design since 1990. this is 2005. that's 15 years of experiece on the market, and they only break when you drop them hard or put too much power through them. great engineering
Honda. for my power goals, i'll never have to worry about breaking it. As for OBX, it hasn't been on the market for long, so we don't know how long it may last or if there are any complications or whatnot. we just don't know. all we know is that they work well when new. we have no clue if it will last, or if the poorer machining quality and looser tolerances will have long-term effects on the transmission's other internals. go with OEM. Honda makes the best parts for Hondas, period.
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 340R »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">And I am not sure what whoever said about the hardness test about OBX, as I don't see any test result. I want to see the brinell or charpy result of some sort with the proof.</TD></TR></TABLE>
That was from Earls deleted thread.
I also went with a type r lsd in my project/race car. My car is not drag only, so i
couldnt see spending the extra money on a quaife. This was before the OBX was
availible. If i had to make a decision right now, i might consider the OBX purely
on the fact that people have had such great luck with them. Although again, i may
still have decided to go with the proven honda LSD, since it fits my goals.
That was from Earls deleted thread.
I also went with a type r lsd in my project/race car. My car is not drag only, so i
couldnt see spending the extra money on a quaife. This was before the OBX was
availible. If i had to make a decision right now, i might consider the OBX purely
on the fact that people have had such great luck with them. Although again, i may
still have decided to go with the proven honda LSD, since it fits my goals.
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Hey I have been following this thread and I do want LSD for my B18C1 Supercharged project. However, I am most certain I will not be pushing crazy Hp - which LSD would be best for me?
How much Hp can the TYPE-R LSD Handle compared to OBX?
How much Hp can the TYPE-R LSD Handle compared to OBX?
