Torsen verse clutch pack

[Andy Bettencourt]

I believe the Torsen-type diffs to be far and away the most durable of the competitive units. Since there are no clutch-packs to wear out or heat up, the durability is VERY high.

Google Torsen and you will learn a lot.

AB

[Hotshoe]

Originally posted by Andy Bettencourt@Dec 24 2005, 01:59 AM
I believe the Torsen-type diffs to be far and away the most durable of the competitive units.
AB

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... Andy,

.... Do you have any experience with a torsen in a first gen? Will a torsen still pull if one axle breaks? I know that a LSD won't.

.... I have often wondered if I should build one for my 84 RX7. I have a problem loosing power in the turns if I hop a curb with the inside wheel.

... Rick

[Andy Bettencourt]

Originally posted by Hotshoe@Dec 23 2005, 08:22 PM
... Andy,

.... Do you have any experience with a torsen in a first gen? Will a torsen still pull if one axle breaks? I know that a LSD won't.

.... I have often wondered if I should build one for my 84 RX7. I have a problem loosing power in the turns if I hop a cub with the inside wheel.

... Rick

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I don't but they do spin if they are airborne.

AB

[seckerich]

Originally posted by Hotshoe@Dec 23 2005, 08:22 PM
... Andy,

.... Do you have any experience with a torsen in a first gen? Will a torsen still pull if one axle breaks? I know that a LSD won't.

.... I have often wondered if I should build one for my 84 RX7. I have a problem loosing power in the turns if I hop a curb with the inside wheel.

... Rick

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Hi Rick
The torsen will spin if you get a tire light with curb hopping. It needs pressure on the internal gear sets to have any grip. If the clutch unit is slipping you don't have enough preload or the ramps are bad. I use the torsen on the long tracks like Roebling but use the clutch units for VIR and Kershaw. Drop me a line if you need some setup help, I have done a few. :119: