Diff Coolers

[StephenB]

What are you thoughts about allowing Rear End Diff Coolers into IT? To far of a stretch based on the philosphy of IT? If I do run one can I disconnect it when running IT events or would that still be considered a no no just having it part of the car.

Interested in what you think...

Stephen

[Gary L]

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Just for the record, I'm in the "no more coolers" camp.

As for running a disconnected diff cooler in IT - show me the ITCS paragraph that says you can mount a non-functional diff cooler. IMO, this would clearly fall under IIDSYCTYC. For that matter, the cooler could also be considered illegal ballast... unless of course, you mount it in the passenger footwell.

[joeg]

Beyond a stretch.

Better to solve the problem with chemistry--if it is a big problem. You can treat and coat your R&P with the latest high-tech magic dust and be legal; final drives being free in IT.

Good lubricant--changed frequently--helps also.

[jlucas]

I think they should be allowed just like oil coolers, and non-stock radiators.

Also they are allowed in Touring, so cars aging out into IT would potentially already have them.

[dickita15]

Actually in Touring I believe while transmission coolers are allowed differential coolers are only allowed on a case by case basis. Of course in Touring they do not have the options of touching the internals as we do.

[Andy Bettencourt]

I love the idea of diff coolers. We allow internal components to be uprated, allow us to keep them cool.