F35 trans info
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F35 trans info
So I been searching around for answers and nothing. So my question is I have a non lsd 3.82 trans I would like add LSD to my trans but I would like to know what is needed and who is willing to do the job because it seems like no trans shop around me work on them. Also what if I would like a 4.05 or 4.45 final gear what would I need to find and which one is better and stronger.
just curious what cars did the LSD trans with 4.05 & 4.45 come on just in case i bump into one thank so much
just curious what cars did the LSD trans with 4.05 & 4.45 come on just in case i bump into one thank so much
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you are going to need to know a tad more about what your stock f35 came out of
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F35_transmission
There are some smart ppl on here, but the forum looks to be slow user wise. ZZP or Powell would be a good resource to ask as well.
Installing a LSD aftermarket is a pita....doable but a pita. So many say you are better off buying a used trans with all the parts you already want.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F35_transmission
There are some smart ppl on here, but the forum looks to be slow user wise. ZZP or Powell would be a good resource to ask as well.
Installing a LSD aftermarket is a pita....doable but a pita. So many say you are better off buying a used trans with all the parts you already want.
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you are going to need to know a tad more about what your stock f35 came out of
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F35_transmission
There are some smart ppl on here, but the forum looks to be slow user wise. ZZP or Powell would be a good resource to ask as well.
Installing a LSD aftermarket is a pita....doable but a pita. So many say you are better off buying a used trans with all the parts you already want.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F35_transmission
There are some smart ppl on here, but the forum looks to be slow user wise. ZZP or Powell would be a good resource to ask as well.
Installing a LSD aftermarket is a pita....doable but a pita. So many say you are better off buying a used trans with all the parts you already want.
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So my best best is to find a LSJ with an LSD and they came standard with a 4.05 instead of trying to add LSD to mine.
now I'm assuming that the LSJ trans it's a direct fit to a lnf
now I'm assuming that the LSJ trans it's a direct fit to a lnf
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What everyone said- lsj and 4.05 is the better way to go as it can take more torque off the trans with the 4.05 gears over the 3.82. I run a 4.45 currently but am going to send lnfwagonSS my original 3.82 trans and have him build it with 4.05 gears. Then save back my 4.45 trans as a spare. The 4.45 gears are scarce and are expensive- about $400 a set and they can’t be purchased new. They came in Saturn vehicles and not many of them. They are the highest rated for strength on a trans but only because they take some of the load off the internals. There are a few guys on Facebook that can build decent trans, but lnf wagonSS seems to be the best, and can offer more selection, but he isn’t cheap, and there is already a line forming for his work. Mine was built by Kelley gibson and it’s ran good so far but I don’t know if Kelley does them anymore.
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What everyone said- lsj and 4.05 is the better way to go as it can take more torque off the trans with the 4.05 gears over the 3.82. I run a 4.45 currently but am going to send lnfwagonSS my original 3.82 trans and have him build it with 4.05 gears. Then save back my 4.45 trans as a spare. The 4.45 gears are scarce and are expensive- about $400 a set and they can €™t be purchased new. They came in Saturn vehicles and not many of them. They are the highest rated for strength on a trans but only because they take some of the load off the internals. There are a few guys on Facebook that can build decent trans, but lnf wagonSS seems to be the best, and can offer more selection, but he isn €™t cheap, and there is already a line forming for his work. Mine was built by Kelley gibson and it €™s ran good so far but I don €™t know if Kelley does them anymore.
also to make it LSD I would only buy a Lsd diff correct how much more or less do you thing they will charge to do the work on the trans
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We cant give you a price because LNFwagonSS offers so many different options. You can go from a basic build to a complex and indestructible trans. Jason offers internal structure bracing, treated gears, upgraded hardware. He is the man when it comes to building F35 trans.
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We cant give you a price because LNFwagonSS offers so many different options. You can go from a basic build to a complex and indestructible trans. Jason offers internal structure bracing, treated gears, upgraded hardware. He is the man when it comes to building F35 trans.
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What everyone said- lsj and 4.05 is the better way to go as it can take more torque off the trans with the 4.05 gears over the 3.82. I run a 4.45 currently but am going to send lnfwagonSS my original 3.82 trans and have him build it with 4.05 gears. Then save back my 4.45 trans as a spare. The 4.45 gears are scarce and are expensive- about $400 a set and they can’t be purchased new. They came in Saturn vehicles and not many of them. They are the highest rated for strength on a trans but only because they take some of the load off the internals. There are a few guys on Facebook that can build decent trans, but lnf wagonSS seems to be the best, and can offer more selection, but he isn’t cheap, and there is already a line forming for his work. Mine was built by Kelley gibson and it’s ran good so far but I don’t know if Kelley does them anymore.
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Do you already have a stock Torsen-style helical diff or would you be removing it from your current trans and installing into the non-LSD trans? The install shouldn't be too difficult as the most challenging thing is normally setting up the correct preload on the bearings/diff. It's also a good idea to use new hardware/fasteners.
As suggested it might be easier and less expensive to just find an LSJ F35 with the LSD option but if you already have the other trans maybe check with some Saab specialists in your area if they do trans work and get a price quote.
As suggested it might be easier and less expensive to just find an LSJ F35 with the LSD option but if you already have the other trans maybe check with some Saab specialists in your area if they do trans work and get a price quote.
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