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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 10:14 PM
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my entire rear end needs to be replaced, and i found a really good deal on a rear end with 3.42's with an open diffy. For $300 more, there's a rear end with the same gears but limited slip. Question is, will limited slip make the take-off that MUCH better? I'm using this car as a very fun daily driver, and those $300 can come in very handy right now since Xmas is coming around. i just want to know if limited slip will make the difference between "wow" and "ehh" when i hit the pedal (for fun, not racing, my 99 TA has very high mileage). I'd really appreciate it if someone can give their opinion asap, as i will likely be making the purchase tomorrow (the rear end feels that bad when i'm driving and i'm tired of it) and will be taking to the shop on Wednesday. Thanks in advance!
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 10:30 PM
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Do NOT get an open differential in an LS1 car man. That's for a V6 car.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 11:41 PM
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The 3 bills for the limited slip is more than worth it and will make the "WOW" reality.... instead of just the old "ehhh" with an open.
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