The Difference Between 1 Way, 1.5 Way, and 2 Way LSD
CUSCO is the only manufacturer that provides a setting for all three option
Cusco Limited Slip Differentials are the best LSD’s you can get for your vehicle. Whether you own a sports coupe, saloon, SUV or a racing competition car Cusco will have a Limited Slip Differential for your needs. If you get tired of one wheel peels or want to drift properly, or improve your lap times Cusco Type RS, Type MZ & Type Hybrid differentials will definitely take care of all that. 1 Way, 1.5 Way or 2 Way LSD’s from Cusco are engineered and perfected in Japan and they are guaranteed to give you the most out of your driving experience.
The Difference Between 1 Way, 1.5 Way, and 2 Way LSD
CUSCO is the only manufacturer that provides a setting for all three options.
- 1 Way LSD is effective when load is applied to the differential (applied throttle load), and is not effective when load is not applied.
- 1.5 Way LSD is effective when load is applied to the differential (applied throttle load), and is half-effective when load is not applied.
- 2 Way LSD is effective both ways when there is load or no load applied to the differential.
2 Way LSD will be active during both acceleration and deceleration which enables to maintain the same slip rate during cornering. This results in an extremely controllable movement and eliminates any unexpected movements. The 2 Way also gives stability when braking into a turn and cures the braking oversteer characteristic.
1 Way LSD is not active during deceleration.
Both the 1.5 Way and 2 Way LSD are effective on and between acceleration and deceleration.
The Difference between Type MZ, Type RS and Hybrid Differentials
Type RS – Aggressive lock engagement – lower initial torque required. Recommended for Track use.
Type MZ – Track / Street friendly differential. Higher initial torque required to lock the differential.
Hybrid – This LSD combines the best qualities of the Type MZ & Type RS. Mostly suited for automatic transmissions and street driving.
A standard open differential is a component that transfers the rotational energy (torque) produced by the engine to the wheels. As the vehicle is making its turn, the inside wheel tends to rotate more slowly than the outer. If either of the wheel loses contact with the ground and is in a ‘floating’ state, the vehicle will lose all its traction capabilities and will not accelerate forward. (This open differential is only designed to provide smooth turning characteristics of the vehicle, thus made for the outside wheel to rotate more revolutions than the inner when making a turn.) *Assuming that Open Diff = Standard Factory Equipped Differential
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- 1 Way LSD is effective when load is applied to the differential (applied throttle load), and is not effective when load is not applied.
- 1.5 Way LSD is effective when load is applied to the differential (applied throttle load), and is half-effective when load is not applied.
- 2 Way LSD is effective both ways when there is load or no load applied to the differential.
2 Way LSD will be active during both acceleration and deceleration which enables to maintain the same slip rate during cornering. This results in an extremely controllable movement and eliminates any unexpected movements. The 2 Way also gives stability when braking into a turn and cures the braking oversteer characteristic.
1 Way LSD is not active during deceleration.
Both the 1.5 Way and 2 Way LSD are effective on and between acceleration and deceleration.
The Difference between Type MZ, Type RS and Hybrid Differentials
Type RS – Aggressive lock engagement – lower initial torque required. Recommended for Track use.
Type MZ – Track / Street friendly differential. Higher initial torque required to lock the differential.
Hybrid – This LSD combines the best qualities of the Type MZ & Type RS. Mostly suited for automatic transmissions and street driving.
A standard open differential is a component that transfers the rotational energy (torque) produced by the engine to the wheels. As the vehicle is making its turn, the inside wheel tends to rotate more slowly than the outer. If either of the wheel loses contact with the ground and is in a ‘floating’ state, the vehicle will lose all its traction capabilities and will not accelerate forward. (This open differential is only designed to provide smooth turning characteristics of the vehicle, thus made for the outside wheel to rotate more revolutions than the inner when making a turn.) *Assuming that Open Diff = Standard Factory Equipped Differential
