Which cars does the High-Volume Silver Diff Cover for VAF fit?

Cusco USA lists part number 692 008 AS for the Subaru WRX STI (VAF, 2015-2021), the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hatchback (GRB, GRF, 2008-2014) and the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sedan (GVB, GVF, 2011-2014), plus the other cars listed under Applications. The High-Volume Silver Diff Cover for VAF bolts to the factory rear differential in place of the original cover, and Cusco lists the factory parts that are needed with it in the notes on this page.

Why does a bigger diff cover help?

A larger cover holds more gear oil, so the same amount of heat raises the oil temperature less, and the cooling fins carry heat away into the airflow under the car. On a track car or a car with an LSD that sees hard use, that keeps the oil within a safer range for longer, which protects the gears, bearings and LSD plates.

How much more oil does it hold?

Cusco rates this cover at 400 cc more than the factory part. After fitting it, the differential is filled to the level of the cover fill plug as usual, which takes the extra oil into account. Use the gear oil grade the car or the LSD maker recommends.

Is it hard to install?

No. It is a direct, bolt-on replacement for the factory cover. The car is raised, the old oil drained, the factory cover removed and the mating faces cleaned, then the Cusco cover is fitted and torqued to the figures Cusco gives before the differential is refilled with fresh oil.

Does it work with a Cusco LSD?

Yes. The cover replaces only the outer housing of the differential, so it works with the factory differential or an aftermarket LSD such as a Cusco Type RS or Type MZ. A clutch-type LSD that sees track use benefits most from the extra oil and the cooler running temperature.

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Cusco High-Volume Silver Diff Cover for VAF Subaru WRX STI and Impreza WRX STI

Cusco’s High-Volume Silver Diff Cover for VAF Subaru WRX STI and Impreza WRX STI replaces the factory rear differential cover with a billet aluminum cover that adds 400 cc of oil capacity and carries cooling fins on its outer face. More oil and more surface area give the differential more thermal margin on long track sessions, when gear oil temperature climbs fastest. It bolts on in place of the factory cover, with the extra factory parts Cusco lists in the notes, and comes in silver anodizing. It suits any of these cars that sees regular track days, or drift events, and it pairs naturally with a Cusco LSD.

Design and Performance

Gear oil thins as it heats, and a hot differential loses film strength just when the clutch plates of an LSD and the ring and pinion are working hardest. The High-Volume Silver Diff Cover for VAF holds 400 cc more oil than the factory cover, so the same heat load is spread across more fluid, and its finned billet body sheds heat into the airflow under the car.

Features

Billet aluminum with cooling fins
+400 cc oil capacity over the factory cover
Bolt-on, OE replacement type
Silver anodized finish
Plugs included, per Cusco

Specifications

Cusco part number: 692 008 AS
Type: High Oil Volume Diff Cover, Silver
Material: Billet aluminum
Added capacity: +400 cc
Fitment: OE Replacement Type, Bolt-on
Position: Rear differential
Cusco note: M20xP1.5mm (x2) & M16xP1.5mm (x2) Plugs included

Applications

Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hatchback: GRB/GRF | 2008-2014 | WRX STI model
Subaru WRX STI: VAF | 2015-2021 | WRX STI 4-Dr. Sedan model
Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sedan: GVB/GVF | 2011-2014 | WRX STI 4-Dr. Sedan model
Subaru Impreza WRX STI: GDF | 2004-2007 | All models (Applied A-G)

Notes

Refill with fresh gear oil to the new, higher level after fitting the High-Volume Silver Diff Cover for VAF
Cusco: For Subaru R180 Diff Carrier only. Subaru OEM Ait Breather Cap (38354AA020) x1 & Gasket (38353AA050) x1 are required. M20xP1.5mm (x2) & M16xP1.5mm (x2) Plugs included

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Which cars does the High-Volume Silver Diff Cover for VAF fit? Cusco USA lists part number 692 008 AS for the Subaru WRX STI (VAF, 2015-2021), the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Hatchback (GRB, GRF, 2008-2014) and the Subaru Impreza WRX STI Sedan (GVB, GVF, 2011-2014), plus the other cars listed under Applications. The High-Volume Silver Diff Cover for VAF bolts to the factory rear differential in place of the original cover, and Cusco lists the factory parts that are needed with it in the notes on this page.
Why does a bigger diff cover help? A larger cover holds more gear oil, so the same amount of heat raises the oil temperature less, and the cooling fins carry heat away into the airflow under the car. On a track car or a car with an LSD that sees hard use, that keeps the oil within a safer range for longer, which protects the gears, bearings and LSD plates.
How much more oil does it hold? Cusco rates this cover at 400 cc more than the factory part. After fitting it, the differential is filled to the level of the cover fill plug as usual, which takes the extra oil into account. Use the gear oil grade the car or the LSD maker recommends.
Is it hard to install? No. It is a direct, bolt-on replacement for the factory cover. The car is raised, the old oil drained, the factory cover removed and the mating faces cleaned, then the Cusco cover is fitted and torqued to the figures Cusco gives before the differential is refilled with fresh oil.
Does it work with a Cusco LSD? Yes. The cover replaces only the outer housing of the differential, so it works with the factory differential or an aftermarket LSD such as a Cusco Type RS or Type MZ. A clutch-type LSD that sees track use benefits most from the extra oil and the cooler running temperature.

About CUSCO

CUSCO is the brand of Carrosser Co., Ltd., founded in December 1977 and based in Takasaki, Gunma Prefecture, Japan. Carrosser designs and builds coilovers, limited-slip differentials, clutches, roll cages and chassis parts, sells its steel cages under the Safety 21 name, and competes in every All Japan Championship category from circuit racing to rally and gymkhana. CUSCO USA, a division of Carrosser, is based in Huntington Beach, California.

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