RT Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Anyone got a recommendation for diff oil in an LSD? You can't go past good oil eh. Anyone using Redline? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Anyone got a recommendation for diff oil in an LSD? You can't go past good oil eh.Anyone using Redline? will never touch redline again. I use a mixof sae 90 and hy tran oil in my lsd. in my car club escort Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTERUS Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Rusty, you are a fucking idiot. Redline shockproof gear oils are the shit, a lot of reputable race cars use it and reccomend it. http://www.redlineoil.com/Products.aspx?pcid=8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr.Mk1 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 We stock Redline 80w140 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicT Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Rusty, you are a fucking idiot.Redline shockproof gear oils are the shit, a lot of reputable race cars use it and reccomend it. http://www.redlineoil.com/Products.aspx?pcid=8 +1 The only reason my k50 was still alive in my old trueno Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 so many options... what would you use in a Borg Waner with LSD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Rusty, you are a fucking idiot.Redline shockproof gear oils are the shit, a lot of reputable race cars use it and reccomend it. http://www.redlineoil.com/Products.aspx?pcid=8 A lot of speedway guys wont use redline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Requiemk Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Rusty, you are a fucking idiot.Redline shockproof gear oils are the shit, a lot of reputable race cars use it and reccomend it. http://www.redlineoil.com/Products.aspx?pcid=8 A lot of speedway guys wont use redline cause there hillbilly stock car racers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepers Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 so many options...what would you use in a Borg Waner with LSD? i run redline in my borg warner. (crummywhore VL turbo LSD) its very good stuff. the diff in my car has had its fair share of thrashing, mostly track work, lots of oil surge type shit. still works very well. the guys at Diffs R Us swear by it, in fact im sure they are the agents for it, i think its safe to say they know what they are talking about.......... sheepers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spencer Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 there are definately two camps of thought around redline, it seems to quieten down old boxes etc. But some people have started off with fresh lsd's and boxes and had issues, its not the be-all and end-all solution for everyone. A google search will find many opinions both ways,it seems like the goods but its also horribly expensive. I'm assuming its a clutch pack LSD? I've had good results just using the standard castrol LSD oil didn't feel the need for flashy oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 IMHO all oils (excepting engine oils) are perfectly acceptable as long as you use a reptuable brand and are not subjecting your componentry to high loads - but it's true that some brands have a better reputation than others. I have used Castrol LSX in all street cars with the odd track experience and never had a problem. Tis much cheaper than Redline but it is true that Redline has got a superior reputation in Motorsport circles. Depends if you want expensive and sensational or cheaper and a very acceptable oil edit - damn I spent so long typing that between cooking dinner that Spence beat me to typing the same conclusion.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidTheCreator Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 cant go wrong with lsx, have put it in squillions of hiluxs and never had a problem with the oil yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I've used LSX and Redline, both seem to work sweet as. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 I don't mind buying the good stuff. Piece of mind knowing I didn't cheap out on the oil when I've spent enough getting the gears shot-peened etc. But even redline has heaps of different types eh. What sort to go with? Heavy shock proof 75/90? Do I need to use Limited Slip Friction Modifier ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KKtrips Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 ring Rob at Penman Motorsports and ask his advice - he is helpful/super knowledgable and is the NZ franchise holder for Redline.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truenotch Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 You don't need to use the friction modifier, but it will tighten your diff up a bit. I use Redline red shockproof (have forgotten the viscousity). It's good for hard work and high temps and I usually chuck in a friction modifier as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RT Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 would Redline be the choice over Penrite competition diff oil then? I guess I'll hunt for a christchurch distributor for redline and ask them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Testament Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 if it meets the manufacturers required viscosity/temperature specs and its not el cheapo china brand it should be OK. It's only when your racing or other wise severely stressing the diff that you might find one lets you get away with a little more abuse than the other. Now I'll contradict myself a little in saying that it does depend on the manufacture a little - some of the european stuff the factory brand oils are very high spec in other areas than just the visc./temp. and are really as good or better than aftermarket "racing" oil. and sometimes using other oils in certain case will severely reduce componen life. Part of this is the factorys warranty claims, they will overspec stuff to ensure they meet warranty. But of course charge heaps for their 'own brand' oil because it is often higher spec stuff. But on a borg warner diff I doubt that will be an issue. The right decent name brand oil is probably as good as anything for most uses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ke36 Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 would Redline be the choice over Penrite competition diff oil then?I guess I'll hunt for a christchurch distributor for redline and ask them BNT stock it but as for them knowing much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin' joe Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 the guys at Diffs R Us swear by it, in fact im sure they are the agents for it, i think its safe to say they know what they are talking about.......... Diff'r'us, arn't gonna endorse a product they don't sell, are they?most reputable off the shelf brands will have a product suitable for everyday use, and will do the job splendidly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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