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David, the additive is there to help INCREASE the friction levels with the clutch plates and make them work. It is my understanding that without the additive, you don't have any real heat issues you just don't get as much lock up as intended (guys with real knowledge on this, K-man, Joe H., Steve E., can correct me if I am wrong).
Redline makes 75w90 rear gear oil in two flavors -- one with the additive and one without. I have used that since 2004 on a Quaife rear end (Torsen) and have had no issues. I haven't personally used the flavor with the additive but I suspect it would be good, and I also suspect that you don't really have any damage to the clutch plates but again I might be wrong.
Good luck with it.
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You need to reverse that Jeff. The additive is to modify the friction coefficient and keep the plates in the clutch type diff from chattering. Usually not needed in race diffs unless you run lots of preload. Quaife could care less but it does have surfaces that bind under load and the additive will reduce it.