Wavetrac Limited Slip Differential Nissan 350Z (Z33) / 370Z (Z34) / Skyline (V35/V36) Manual Rear

Wavetrac Limited Slip Differential - Nissan 350Z (Z33) / 370Z (Z34) / Skyline (V35/V36) - Manual Rear

The Wavetrac is a helical gear, torque-biasing limited slip differential that directly replaces the factory differential in the rear axle of manual Nissan 350Z (Z33) 2003-2008, 370Z (Z34) 2009-2010 and Skyline (V35 / V36, Infiniti G35 / G37). Unlike conventional helical LSDs, Wavetrac's patented design keeps driving the wheel with grip even when the other wheel is unloaded or in the air - where other helical diffs behave like an open diff. There are no clutch packs to wear, adjust or rebuild.

Note: Manual only. Suits 350Z 2003-2008 and 370Z 2009-2010. An axle flange change may be required: 350Z uses Nissan 38220-AR011 and 370Z uses Nissan 38220-JK01B (1 with factory viscous LSD, 2 with factory open diff).

Fitment & Identification

• Vehicles: Nissan 350Z 2003-2008 manual (Z33); Nissan 370Z 2009-2010 manual (Z34); Nissan Skyline (V35) / Infiniti G35 manual; Nissan Skyline (V36) / Infiniti G37 manual
• Position: Rear
• 350Z with factory viscous LSD: replace RH axle flange with Nissan 38220-AR011 (1 required). 350Z with factory open diff: replace both flanges (2 required)
• 370Z with factory viscous LSD: replace RH axle flange with Nissan 38220-JK01B (1 required). 370Z with factory open diff: replace both flanges (2 required)

Please confirm your gearbox or axle code, final drive ratio and model year before ordering. If you are unsure, send us your VIN and gearbox/axle code and we will confirm fitment.

What You'll Also Need

• Your factory ring gear, transferred from the original differential
• 350Z: Nissan 38220-AR011 axle flange (1 with factory viscous LSD, 2 with factory open diff). 370Z: Nissan 38220-JK01B axle flange (1 with factory viscous LSD, 2 with factory open diff)
• New carrier bearings are recommended when the differential is changed
• Gear oil to factory specification (see below)

Installation

Installation by a professional driveline specialist is always recommended. The ring gear is transferred to the Wavetrac and backlash and bearing preload are set to factory specification. No break-in is required for the Wavetrac itself - follow the break-in procedure only if a new ring and pinion is fitted at the same time.

Gear Oil

• Use the gear oil specified by your vehicle manufacturer - the Wavetrac is compatible with virtually all factory-fill gear oils
• Avoid gear oils with limited slip (friction modifier) additives - they reduce the friction a helical differential relies on
• Do NOT use Red Line ShockProof or similar oils - this voids the Wavetrac warranty
• For racing, Wavetrac recommends Motul synthetic high-performance gear oils

Strength & Maintenance

Wavetrac differentials use high-strength 9310 alloy steel gears in case-hardened billet or forged steel housings, assembled with ARP fasteners. In almost any gearbox or axle, the Wavetrac is not the limiting factor in torque capacity. There is no scheduled maintenance and no rebuilds are required.

Warranty

Wavetrac limited lifetime warranty against defects in manufacture, material, workmanship and wear-out, when used in the application it was designed for - including racing - and transferable to subsequent owners. Excludes differentials that are incorrectly installed, fitted to the wrong application, modified, or run in ShockProof-type oil. Proof of purchase from an authorised Wavetrac dealer is required.

Specifications

• Type: Helical gear torque-biasing limited slip differential
• Position: Rear
• Gearbox / axle: Nissan rear axle (manual models)
• Transmission: Manual only
• Drivetrain: RWD
• Axle flange (if required): 350Z: Nissan 38220-AR011; 370Z: Nissan 38220-JK01B
• Gears: 9310 high-strength alloy steel
• Housing: Case-hardened billet or forged steel
• Fasteners: ARP
• Maintenance: Maintenance free — no rebuilds required
• Warranty: Wavetrac limited lifetime warranty
• Made in: USA
• Part number: 44.309.181WK

Need help confirming the right Wavetrac for your car? Contact our team at sales@chicaneaustralia.com.au.