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Old 03-20-2014, 12:19 AM   #8 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by mdxj View Post
I have been doing a lot of reading trying learn about the different kind of diffs, still not sure what route I am going but I have a few months to decide. From what I have been reading the new Quaife has a preload spring that prevents it going open if a wheel comes off the ground. I like how they don't require the maintenance and are not as susceptible to heat like a clutch type but of course they are not adjustable. I know a couple guys love having a Torsen style diff for Autox since its a lot of low speed corners but I have zero experience with either. Just the VLSD that was in my 350
sounds like it similar design to a wave track, but feel and lock it still doesnt compare to a properly setup clutch type. Id tried alot of different diffs on different drivetrains and i still like a traditional, well setup clutch type.

Clutch type LSDs arent ny weaker to heat then torsen, but by design clutch types do produce more heat by function, i have my clutch plates WPC treated to reduce heat and smooth operation.

For Auto X id prefer a clutch type even more since the low speed corners a torsen is more likely to open up
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