At what point do you need a reinforced diff?
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I run a Comptech aftercooled SC, and have 255 series rear tires. Do I need to look at putting a Comptech diff in my car for street driving and occassional track days (but little to no drag racing)?
what about if i up the boost a little and put a stiffer clutch in? at what point is the stronger diff in order?
what about if i up the boost a little and put a stiffer clutch in? at what point is the stronger diff in order?
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Originally Posted by r_duff,Aug 8 2005, 08:02 PM
i heard as long as you're nice to the clutch, you'll be ok...
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Originally Posted by fperra,Aug 8 2005, 08:03 PM
Don't do high rpm clutch dumps and you will more than likely fine.
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as for the diff question. do you ever floor your car? then you would benefit from a reinforced diff. even a stock S2000 under heavy acceleration can cause a very slight flex in the bearing caps. this can cause the ring gear to move away from the pinion gear and cause premature wear and even failure.
also, doing a low rpm clutch dump which makes the engine bog, can cause quite a shock to the entire drive train. this can also cause diff failure.
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And I disagree. A clutch dump is a clutch dump. You rev to a high enough rpm to not bog (7500 to 9000 rpm) and pop the clutch. In my mind that's a clutch dump. And in my mind, do a few of those and say goodby to your stock differential. If you rev to a high rpm and slip the clutch, that's not a clutch dump. And if the differential doesn't go, the half shaft will.
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Originally Posted by fperra,Aug 8 2005, 08:17 PM
And I disagree. A clutch dump is a clutch dump. You rev to a high enough rpm to not bog (7500 to 9000 rpm) and pop the clutch. In my mind that's a clutch dump. And in my mind, do a few of those and say goodby to your stock differential. If you rev to a high rpm and slip the clutch, that's not a clutch dump. And if the differential doesn't go, the half shaft will.
remember I am talking stock or a couple bolt ons here. not FI. in stock form, the diff can take plenty of clutch dumps, if done correctly.