Wavetrac

Wavetrac for Porsche

Designed from a clean sheet using state-of-the-art knowledge and engineering to be a better Porsche differential than any other. It uses a patented design to improve grip in low traction conditions.Wavetrac®: Gives you quicker acceleration and faster cornering by driving both drive wheels instead of just one. And, it offers improved no-load performance when compared to other helical gear differentials on the market

A Quick Look at Wavetrac

Wavetrac information on this page is based on details supplied by the manufacturer or distributor, plus any OE references provided with the parts.

Choosing the Right Fit for Your Porsche

Where Wavetrac is listed for Porsche, use the supplied model coverage and OE references to confirm suitability. Check details that commonly affect fitment such as model year, side/position, and connector type where relevant.

• Typical reasons to choose Wavetrac LSDs include improving traction and drive out of corners, especially on track or fast-road driving, reducing inside wheel spin, and improving stability and predictability in mixed grip (wet or cold) conditions.
• Common issues around differentials often stem from incorrect oil choice, poor installation setup (preload, bearings, clearances), or mismatched diff spec to the car’s use and tyre setup, which can cause noise, backlash, or disappointing performance.
• Use the recommended oil specification and change it at sensible intervals to protect the differential and maintain consistent performance.
• Have the diff installed by a specialist familiar with Porsche gearboxes, and follow up with a proper alignment, as the extra traction can reveal weaknesses in tyre and alignment setups.
• If you notice new noises, clunks, or odd behaviour after installation, re-check setup clearances and mounting hardware before assuming a part fault.
• For mixed road/track cars, discuss your usage and tyre choice with your supplier or installer to ensure the differential specification matches how the car is driven.

Browse by Category

If you already know the area you are working on, start with the category and then filter by Porsche model. Where real-world symptoms and typical reasons to replace are provided, use them to keep the wording grounded.

Gearbox / Transmission — Wavetrac-related gearbox and transmission components are typically chosen when there are shifting issues, noise, leaks, or when refreshing a high-mileage drivetrain or upgrading for stronger performance. The focus is on matching the right parts to manual, Tiptronic or PDK applications and ensuring correct tolerances during installation.

• Before assuming a gearbox fault, check clutch operation, mounts, linkage condition and oil quality, as these can mimic internal gearbox issues.
• Changing to the correct-specification oil and inspecting for leaks or play is often a sensible first step when symptoms appear.

Rear Differential — Rear differential parts, including Wavetrac LSD units, are replaced or upgraded to fix noise, leaks and excessive play, or to handle higher torque in performance builds. A correctly set up rear diff helps restore smoothness, traction and driveline refinement, especially on older or hard-driven cars.

• Sometimes a fresh fill of the correct differential oil can reduce noise if the previous oil was incorrect or degraded, but it will not cure damage or heavy wear.
• When diagnosing diff noise or clunks, also check diff mounts, propshaft/CV joints and gearbox mounts, as issues here can produce similar symptoms.

Explore Wavetrac at Design911

View the current Wavetrac range for Porsche at Design911, then filter by model and category to narrow down to the right parts.