Wavetrac Limited Slip Rear Differential – R190 Q50 & Q60 LSD

AMS partnered with the industry leader in limited slip differentials, Wavetrac, to bring quicker acceleration and faster cornering to the Infiniti motorsports market. Designed from a clean sheet using state-of-the-art knowledge and engineering to be a better differential than any other. It uses a patented design to improve grip in low traction conditions. We recommend that this R190 limited slip differential be installed by a qualified driveline shop.

$1,599.95

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Weight 20 lbs
Dimensions 10 × 10 × 10 in

Non-Emissions Related

This product is either entirely unrelated to an emissions-controlled engine, or we believe this product does not affect vehicle emissions or any emission control devices on the vehicle it is intended for, that would be subject to any US State or Federal emissions standards. International users outside of the United States should act in accordance with their local laws and regulations.

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With 23 years of documented research and development in the forced induction field, AMS Performance has proven itself as the powerhouse in the automotive aftermarket. Our award winning performance systems are what all others are measured by.

Infiniti Q50 and Q60 Enthusiasts are going to be really high on this LSD! We are partnering with the industry leader in limited slip differentials, Wavetrac, to bring quicker acceleration and faster cornering to the Infiniti motorsports market. This R190 Wavetrac LSD paired with the INFINITI Q60+Q50 Red Alpha Carbon Fiber or Aluminum AWD Driveshafts are a winning combination.

The Wavetrac LSD’s ability to bias under ZERO to LOW load situations is what makes it superior to everything else on the market. In fact, it’s the only diff we trust in our high horsepower GTR builds! Wavetrac’s manufacturing tolerances and finish requirements meet or exceed all OEM standards. Wavetrac® differentials are built in American plants operating to ISO9002 and TS16949 standards. Our quality control system checks components at every step as they travel through the manufacturing process.

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How is Wavetrac Different?

To best understand how the Wavetrac® is truly different from the other gear differentials on the market, you first have to understand the primary problem that the Wavetrac® solves.

The problem: Loss of drive during zero or near-zero axle-load conditions.

Zero axle-load is a condition that occurs during normal driving, but creates the most noticeable problems when driving in extreme conditions. Zero or near-zero axle-load is the condition that exists when there is ‘no-load’ applied through the drivetrain, when one drive wheel is nearly or completely lifted (often in aggressive cornering). It also occurs during the transition from engine driving a vehicle to engine braking and back, even with both drive wheels firmly on the ground.

Here’s how that loss of drive hurts you:

1) If you lift a wheel, all gear diffs except Wavetrac®, will NOT power the other wheel.

2) During the transition from accel to decel, all gear diffs except Wavetrac®, do nothing.

Why does this happen?

All gear LSDs work in basically the same manner: they divide the drive torque between the two axles, applying drive to each side, up to the available grip of each tire. The amount of drive torque one wheel can get over the other is described as the bias ratio, a measure of the torque split across the axle.

Standard, open differentials have a bias ratio of 1:1. They can only apply as much drive torque as there is available traction at one wheel. When one wheel loses grip, the total available drive is lost as well (at a 1:1 ratio). All your power goes out the slipping wheel – along the path of least resistance.

Torque biasing differentials offer increased bias ratios over open differentials. For example, if a diff has a bias ratio of 2.5:1, then it can apply drive torque to the wheel with the most traction (gripping wheel) at 2.5 times the traction limit of the wheel with the least traction (slipping wheel). This is a significant improvement over an open diffs most of the time.

The problem is that when one tire has LITTLE or NO grip (zero axle-load), the other wheel gets ZERO DRIVE, because (basic math here): 2.5 x 0 = 0.

Lift a wheel (or substantially unload a wheel) and you get zero axle-load on that side – that means that during the time the wheel is unloaded, the typical diff will NOT power the wheel that’s still on the ground. No matter how high the bias ratio, you get no power to the ground.

During the transition from accel to decel, where you have near zero torque on the axle, even if the wheels are on the ground, the typical diff is unable to begin applying drive torque until AFTER the zero torque condition is over. While this condition is generally short-lived, the fact that most diffs can do nothing during that time means that there will be a delay once the zero torque condition stops – creating a reaction time in the driveline.

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BENEFITS

• Innovative: Patented Wavetrac® design automatically improves grip in low traction conditions. This feature is truly innovative and unlike any other torque biasing diff design.

• Superior Materials: 9310 steel gears run in case-hardened billet or forged steel bodies. ARP® fasteners used throughout.

• Maintenance Free: As supplied new, the Wavetrac® differential will perform a lifetime of service without maintenance or rebuilds.

• Customizable: If desired, you can alter the diff’s behavior to suit your needs using optional components.

• Limited LIFETIME Warranty: All Wavetrac® differentials include a transferable, Limited Lifetime Warranty.

 

APPLICATIONS

  • 2017+ INFINITI Q60 / RWD and AWD 2.0T / RWD and AWD 3.0T
  • 2014+ INFINITI Q50 / 2WD and AWD 2.0T / 2WD and AWD 3.0T / 2WD and AWD 3.7L

 

 

NOTES

  • This product requires professional installation by a qualified driveline technician using calibrated specialty service tools to properly shim the differential carrier and gears to achieve appropriate gear lash and mesh. Failure to do so may result in unwanted or excessive noise or whine, or damage to the carrier, housing, gears, etc.
  • Wavetrac Differentials carry a limited lifetime warranty. Read it HERE.
  • Use Motul Gear 300LS 75W-90 Differential Fluid

 

 

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