Which mk2.5's have an LSD?

[Heathwood]

Hi folks,

I have been beavering away with the search function trying to work out what mk2's or 2.5's come with an LSD. Is it just the mk2.5 6 speed Sport or are there other models that have one?

How much difference would you say the LSD makes to the drive and are reports of them failing warranted?

Any help much appreciated?

[paulpsz008]

Can't really help but intrested to know myself.

Just bought a 2001 1.8s for the missues (not sure if it's got an lsd or not yet)?

[Grandad]

UK models.....think these 1.8s have LSDs........Trilogy, Jasper Conran, Montana, Arctic, 1.8iS(1/2/00 to 04/06/01), Sport...............until someone contradicts!

Edited by Grandad on Sunday 8th February 22:23

[OnlyMX5ives]

I THINK all Mk2 on 1.8's with ABS also have an LSD but don't hold me to that.

The 1.8 diffs don't fail (I'm putting around 250bhp through mine) its the 1.6's that do (but not that often)

[paulpsz008]

Picking it up tomorrow.

I'll see if I can tell on the drive home

Edited by paulpsz008 on Monday 9th February 20:43

[GravelBen]

OnlyMX5ives said:

The 1.8 diffs don't fail (I'm putting around 250bhp through mine) its the 1.6's that do (but not that often)

Or possible the OP is thinking of the Mk1 1.6 viscous LSDs that after a while just work as open diffs?

Edited by GravelBen on Monday 9th February 21:43

[Heathwood]

GravelBen said:

OnlyMX5ives said:

The 1.8 diffs don't fail (I'm putting around 250bhp through mine) its the 1.6's that do (but not that often)

Or possible the OP is thinking of the Mk1 1.6 viscous LSDs that after a while just work as open diffs?

Edited by GravelBen on Monday 9th February 21:43

Nah, just post '98 1.8's.

[MX-5 Lazza]

Post '98 Torsen LSDs don't break. Folks with boosted 1.6s fit 1.8 Torsens to their cars because they are much stronger.

[otolith]

Grandad said:

UK models.....think these 1.8s have LSDs........Trilogy, Jasper Conran, Montana, Arctic, 1.8iS(1/2/00 to 04/06/01), Sport...............until someone contradicts!

Arizona.