LSD F35 question

[comegetjoe]

Is there a way to see on the f35 transmission if its an LSD or not?

I recall hearing that all SS/TC cars had an LsD

 

[ctuinstra]

The best way is the VIN of the car. If not, SOME state it on the plate, not all.

 

[comegetjoe]

The best way is the VIN of the car. If not, SOME state it on the plate, not all.

The donor I bought had a new trans about 2k ago. I suspect it was a cheap f35 and not with lsd, just based on how the car handles power delivery.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

Are you sure it was 'new' and not a cheap rebuild or a boneyard install?

 

[comegetjoe]

Are you sure it was 'new' and not a cheap rebuild or a boneyard install?

I say new because the case is pristine. Its smooth, clean and looks new. The paperwork for the replacement didnt come with the car. Maybe it was just a painted and rebuilt unit.
It shifts wonderfully. As far as the lsd goes, when power comes in with full boost, its as if the wheels take turns spinning one and then the other.

 

[ctuinstra]

I doubt it has LSD now.

 

[Desert Sasqwatch]

That could be torque steer or a torque oscillation in the axle shafts - are they both the correct turbo axles or is one a smaller diameter than the other? Or it could be something in the suspension - worn or broken bushings, ball joints. These are a few things to check if you will be driving the donor for a while.

 

[ctuinstra]

You could also do the gravel road test.

 

[comegetjoe]

You could also do the gravel road test.

Is that the same as looking in the rearview mirror to see the rubber it lays down? Salty roads show nicely. I have yet to try the launch control.

 

[ctuinstra]

Is that the same as looking in the rearview mirror to see the rubber it lays down? Salty roads show nicely. I have yet to try the launch control.

No launch control needed, just aggressively lay in to it on a gravel road or wet pavement, it should tell you pretty quick if it has an LSD. Usually you can tell if one or both are spinning.

 

[Towerdog]

Mine has it right on the label

 

[Ark :D]

Here is another sample of the G85 transmission plate. Sorry for the (lack of) quality of the pic, it's the best I can get without ripping the car apart.

 

[comegetjoe]

Mine has it right on the label

Does your ratio say 4.something?

 

[ccannx]

Both of the ones I have also say LSD right on the plate.

 

[ctuinstra]

However ours does not state it in the plate and according to the windows sticker and VIN, it does have the G85 option. Maybe certain years have it in the tag while others don’t. Maybe the TC have it on the tag and our SC doesn’t??

 

[Rttoys]

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[comegetjoe]

Yall are awesome and I appreciate you guys. Guess Ill do my part and take a few cold minutes to look at mine.

 

[comegetjoe]

I have two transmissions here.
One from an SS/TC sedan and one thats in my donor car. The one from the sedan is a 3.82 and says "X-L 55564936"
The one in the donor is a 4.05 gear and says "FZ55560937"

4.05 might explain why it feels like it could use a 6th gear on the highway.

 

[Ark :D]

Your first one matches my pic above, which is a G85 from a 08 SS/TC.

 

[comegetjoe]

Your first one matches my pic above, which is a G85 from a 08 SS/TC.

Alright then. Between the two I have at least one.