I see a couple companies market the ford focus ST170 LSD units as mini R53 compatible

anyone know if this is true? Was looking at cusco & tran-x LSD's for my track car, Mpower also sells a gear type along with OBX on the cheap end

I like the factory LSD as it seems to turn quick and yet still give inside power if I could find a pull out or a cheap 05-06 trans I would just go that route

 

I paid 950 shipped for my oem trans with LSD, so they can be had on the cheap. Check out bowautoparts

 

uhh that's not cheap for a manual trans! lkq has them all day for 1100 but I do not know if I trust them on LSD vs non LSD

 

yea I guess not, I couldn't find any cheaper with a LSD though. Not too easy to find either, much cheaper for an open diff.

 

I'm surprised there are not some on the forsale forum, hardcore guys are gonna take them out for a giken

 

The trans in the SVT focus (02-04) is the 'same' as the r53, therefore the Ford LSD (Torsen type 2 IIRC) fits. It used to be had for ~500, not sure any more. Just for giggles, the Quaife part number for both cars is the same.

 

I'm guessing if you have a factory LSD it won't be cost effective to tear it out for an upgraded unit.

 

nothing on my race car was cost effective