Drivetrain Quaife LSD
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The box it self is roughly 10 inches cube from what I recall
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LSD does not really have anything do with transmission in general. It is connected to the axles that send torque to make the wheels spin. Having a LSD will give you better traction in extreme situations like hard cornering or snow by sending equal amounts of torque to both wheels. Under normal conditions it does nothing.
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Quaife requires getrag 6 speed for bolt on but I'm sure it could be retrofitted.
http://new.minimania.com/part/NMG100...Cooper-S-6-spd
http://new.minimania.com/part/NMG100...Cooper-S-6-spd
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I've asked around from all known MINI tuners in the US for my wife's car, and the answer has been a consistent "we don't think it will fit" due to packaging differences between Getrag (manual) and Aisin (auto) transmissions.
One got back to me with "if you give us the car and pay us to explore on your dime, maybe we could figure something out. But no promises". I cut my losses, bought better tires, and learned to drive around open-end diff's limitations.
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I've asked around from all known MINI tuners in the US for my wife's car, and the answer has been a consistent "we don't think it will fit" due to packaging differences between Getrag (manual) and Aisin (auto) transmissions.
One got back to me with "if you give us the car and pay us to explore on your dime, maybe we could figure something out. But no promises". I cut my losses, bought better tires, and learned to drive around open-end diff's limitations.
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I've asked around from all known MINI tuners in the US for my wife's car, and the answer has been a consistent "we don't think it will fit" due to packaging differences between Getrag (manual) and Aisin (auto) transmissions.
One got back to me with "if you give us the car and pay us to explore on your dime, maybe we could figure something out. But no promises". I cut my losses, bought better tires, and learned to drive around open-end diff's limitations.
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.. thanks a lot!
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I'll talk to the local mini dealer next week, maybe they have an open transmission or can verify somehow...
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Hello, quick update, after some research, it turns out the differential is as expected inside the transmission box, which makes me think it is unlikely the Getrac one and the Aisin would be interchangeable.
Also, considering the differential connects to the axels, I had a look at those parts, hoping they would have been the same but nope, the axels are different P/N depending if you have a manual or automatic.
So, it could be due to different length of the axels/transmission but (worst case) due to different shaft profile.
The other problem would likely be the main gear attach holes, which could be different too.
I contacted Quaife, just to understand if making a custom one is a possibility (unlikely but..)
Looking around I found a guy who did something similar to what may be needed:
http://evtv.me/2010/01/mini-cooper-c...rain-assembly/
Getting a not finished differential, and having a company capable of machine the right shaft profile/holes *may* be the way to go...not even thought about costs for now.
..keep you posted.
Also, considering the differential connects to the axels, I had a look at those parts, hoping they would have been the same but nope, the axels are different P/N depending if you have a manual or automatic.
So, it could be due to different length of the axels/transmission but (worst case) due to different shaft profile.
The other problem would likely be the main gear attach holes, which could be different too.
I contacted Quaife, just to understand if making a custom one is a possibility (unlikely but..)
Looking around I found a guy who did something similar to what may be needed:
http://evtv.me/2010/01/mini-cooper-c...rain-assembly/
Getting a not finished differential, and having a company capable of machine the right shaft profile/holes *may* be the way to go...not even thought about costs for now.
..keep you posted.
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Quick update, for those interested, this is the only (AFAIK) picture of an Aisin transmission on the internet:
the open differential is different (no pun intended!) , twelve bolts instead of ten and seems to me the gears are bigger compared to a Getrac manual.
Btw, Quaife replied they can make a custom diff, but indeed the minimum order is 10 pcs... I will have to pass.
*so*, after talking to the dealer, I'll proceed converting the car to manual....while a bit skeptical initially, it turns out that it is not so crazy.
Basically, even if I had a manual already, a lot of work to mount the LSD would have been anyway required...so, it all comes to find a decent second hand manual tranny, as I will anyway pick "racing" stuff for axels, clutch, flywheel, short throw stick etc..
..nice week-end project
the open differential is different (no pun intended!) , twelve bolts instead of ten and seems to me the gears are bigger compared to a Getrac manual.
Btw, Quaife replied they can make a custom diff, but indeed the minimum order is 10 pcs... I will have to pass.
*so*, after talking to the dealer, I'll proceed converting the car to manual....while a bit skeptical initially, it turns out that it is not so crazy.
Basically, even if I had a manual already, a lot of work to mount the LSD would have been anyway required...so, it all comes to find a decent second hand manual tranny, as I will anyway pick "racing" stuff for axels, clutch, flywheel, short throw stick etc..
..nice week-end project
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I have my old (open) diff and can take some measurements off of it if you can find some thing on the aisin diff to compare it to. just looking at that pic the aisin diff appears to be a lot longer between the axles than the manual. I think i have a few pics on here before i swapped them
down a few posts show pics of quaife before it went in
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ic-tune-2.html
it was swapped for a quaife
down a few posts show pics of quaife before it went in
https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ic-tune-2.html
it was swapped for a quaife
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Thanks, appreciated, but Quaife asked for an actual Aisin diff in order to make the custom one, so that's a requirement for them.
I abandoned the idea of pursuing a torsen diff for the autobox, I'm now in contact with Way in order to get a Getrac+Quaife and all the parts needed to convert the car to manual.
Will open a new thread about the conversion as can't really see anything about R56/N18, it may help other people!
I abandoned the idea of pursuing a torsen diff for the autobox, I'm now in contact with Way in order to get a Getrac+Quaife and all the parts needed to convert the car to manual.
Will open a new thread about the conversion as can't really see anything about R56/N18, it may help other people!
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Hi, this should explain it How to install a Limited Slip Differential in a MINI Cooper S pt1 - YouTube if I ever get my engine together I am treating myself to one. (still stuck on bearings)
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Quick update, for those interested, this is the only (AFAIK) picture of an Aisin transmission on the internet:
the open differential is different (no pun intended!) , twelve bolts instead of ten and seems to me the gears are bigger compared to a Getrac manual.
Btw, Quaife replied they can make a custom diff, but indeed the minimum order is 10 pcs... I will have to pass.
*so*, after talking to the dealer, I'll proceed converting the car to manual....while a bit skeptical initially, it turns out that it is not so crazy.
Basically, even if I had a manual already, a lot of work to mount the LSD would have been anyway required...so, it all comes to find a decent second hand manual tranny, as I will anyway pick "racing" stuff for axels, clutch, flywheel, short throw stick etc..
..nice week-end project
the open differential is different (no pun intended!) , twelve bolts instead of ten and seems to me the gears are bigger compared to a Getrac manual.
Btw, Quaife replied they can make a custom diff, but indeed the minimum order is 10 pcs... I will have to pass.
*so*, after talking to the dealer, I'll proceed converting the car to manual....while a bit skeptical initially, it turns out that it is not so crazy.
Basically, even if I had a manual already, a lot of work to mount the LSD would have been anyway required...so, it all comes to find a decent second hand manual tranny, as I will anyway pick "racing" stuff for axels, clutch, flywheel, short throw stick etc..
..nice week-end project
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