Differentials explained(Torsen, LSD, etc): Old article, but a good one!

[tekdeus]

Good read about differentials and the advantages of the Torsen:
http://members.rennlist.org/951_racerx/PS84Gleason.html

 

[jawsgear]

Good read about differentials and the advantages of the Torsen:
http://members.rennlist.org/951_racerx/PS84Gleason.html

Godd information, but do not plan on running one of these if you are running any kind of horse power. They will not hold up and WILL break.

 

[NashMan]

yup and if they have play to them they will go up in smoke really fast

 

[SySt]

TorSen differentials can not take abuse and lots of power? Correct me if i'm wrong, but 4th Gen F-Bodies have TorSens, as do C5 and up Vettes...

 

[Nick M]

4th gen F Body didnt. I put in 3.42's from the 2.73's for somebody and it was a clutch pack.

 

[tekdeus]

Mk4 diffs are Torsen. Depends on how beefy they are built.

 

[supra90turbo]

The "bad rep" for Torsen's are mainly from the T1 found in the JZA70. There are better versions.... obviously the first try isn't going to be the best.

 

[jawsgear]

4th gen F Body didnt. I put in 3.42's from the 2.73's for somebody and it was a clutch pack.

Actually, some F Body Camaros did and they are junk too. They also came with a Auburn Cone Posi and the stock GM Gov-lok(Piece of crap).

 

[IJ.]

G Series Diff's don't seem to enjoy hard acceleration at very high speeds!

 

[Nick M]

Actually, some F Body Camaros did and they are junk too. They also came with a Auburn Cone Posi and the stock GM Gov-lok(Piece of crap).

Stock? Like what, SS?

 

[jawsgear]

Stock? Like what, SS?

Several different Camaro's, SS for sure and non SS depending on the gearing package and motor.

 

[Nick M]

So if his Z28 had 3.42 instead of 2.73, he would have had it then I assume...

 

[lifesnotfair]

Off topic.... but, clean looking Supra! ^^^ =)

 

[jawsgear]

Two ways to find out. Jack up the car, pull the cover or call the dealer with the vin code and hope nobody has worked on the diff in the past..