torsen diff - what, me worry?
03-09-2001, 11:08 AM
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According to torsen web page:
"...the TORSEN T-2's patented parallel gearing system is designed to perform for the life of the vehicle."
http://www.torsen.com/products/T-2.htm
"...the TORSEN T-2's patented parallel gearing system is designed to perform for the life of the vehicle."
http://www.torsen.com/products/T-2.htm
03-09-2001, 11:10 AM
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Originally posted by rocketman
...the TORSEN T-2's patented parallel gearing system is designed to perform for the life of the vehicle.
...the TORSEN T-2's patented parallel gearing system is designed to perform for the life of the vehicle.
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This is from the latest Car Craft Magazine:
Who Makes It: Dan Press Industries (Gold Track), Quick Change Exchange (Diamond Trac), Tractech (True-Trac), Zexel Torsen
Torque-Biasing
Function: Worm-gear driven, these units have no couplers or clutches. Although there are several variations, typically the pinion gears have spiral teeth that "sense" whether the axles are rotating at the same speed. As torque is applied, the side gears and pinion gears separate, or climb the gear teeth; this locks the axles by binding the pinion gears, distributing power to the wheel with the most traction.
Pro: Smooth operation with no chatter, excellent differential action
Con: Not for drag racing-can't take high shock-loads
Best Use: Road and oval-track racing, front axles on front- or fourwheel-drive applications
Going road-racing? Want to put a posi in a frontwheel-drive application? A torque-biasing unit like the Torsen might be the answer. They're used on some of the world's most prestigious cars--as well as on military Hummers. CC
Who Makes It: Dan Press Industries (Gold Track), Quick Change Exchange (Diamond Trac), Tractech (True-Trac), Zexel Torsen
Torque-Biasing
Function: Worm-gear driven, these units have no couplers or clutches. Although there are several variations, typically the pinion gears have spiral teeth that "sense" whether the axles are rotating at the same speed. As torque is applied, the side gears and pinion gears separate, or climb the gear teeth; this locks the axles by binding the pinion gears, distributing power to the wheel with the most traction.
Pro: Smooth operation with no chatter, excellent differential action
Con: Not for drag racing-can't take high shock-loads
Best Use: Road and oval-track racing, front axles on front- or fourwheel-drive applications
Going road-racing? Want to put a posi in a frontwheel-drive application? A torque-biasing unit like the Torsen might be the answer. They're used on some of the world's most prestigious cars--as well as on military Hummers. CC
03-09-2001, 02:46 PM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by daveunderwood
[B]This is from the latest Car Craft Magazine:
Who Makes It: Dan Press Industries (Gold Track), Quick Change Exchange (Diamond Trac), Tractech (True-Trac), Zexel Torsen
Torque-Biasing
Function: Worm-gear driven, these units have no couplers or clutches. Although there are several variations, typically the pinion gears have spiral teeth that "sense" whether the axles are rotating at the same speed. As torque is applied, the side gears and pinion gears separate, or climb the gear teeth; this locks the axles by binding the pinion gears, distributing power to the wheel with the most traction.
Pro: Smooth operation with no chatter, excellent differential action
[B]This is from the latest Car Craft Magazine:
Who Makes It: Dan Press Industries (Gold Track), Quick Change Exchange (Diamond Trac), Tractech (True-Trac), Zexel Torsen
Torque-Biasing
Function: Worm-gear driven, these units have no couplers or clutches. Although there are several variations, typically the pinion gears have spiral teeth that "sense" whether the axles are rotating at the same speed. As torque is applied, the side gears and pinion gears separate, or climb the gear teeth; this locks the axles by binding the pinion gears, distributing power to the wheel with the most traction.
Pro: Smooth operation with no chatter, excellent differential action
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