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[Sky Render]

Interesting...I wouldn't have figured the lubricant would have anything to do with how the gears work. Then again...I can barely explain how a Torsen works.

It has to do with how the diff locks up. Look for another article explaining its installation and theory of operation in the upcoming weeks.

Since I seem to be pretty much copying your mod list, about how much is installation going to cost us?

I was quoted 3 hours for just the posi unit. (It's more than that if you're swapping gears; mine are staying stock.) You also have to replace the bearings while you're in there. The bearings run about $40.

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[sheizasosay]

The only downside is that the bias ratio of the TrueTrac is "only" 3.7:1

Whoa whoa playa! Where you get that #? Specifically "the source". I've always wondered what it was because people either say it is 2.7:1 or it's somewhere between 2.7 and your 3.7. Never seen 3.7 definitively. If that's the case, I could care less about a Torsen T2R. Unless there is another factor to account for that I'm not considering.

 

[Sky Render]

Whoa whoa playa! Where you get that #? Specifically "the source". I've always wondered what it was because people either say it is 2.7:1 or it's somewhere between 2.7 and your 3.7. Never seen 3.7 definitively. If that's the case, I could care less about a Torsen T2R. Unless there is another factor to account for that I'm not considering.

Sorry, Eaton claims 3.5:1:

http://www.eaton.com/Eaton/ProductsServices/Automotive/DifferentialsLockingDifferentials/PCT_317264

Also, a LOT of people outside of S197 forum use the Eaton TrueTrac for road racing and autocrossing. It's very popular in the FF Cobra crowd and those who road race older muscle cars.

 

[sheizasosay]

That's close enough. It's enough to make me go the Eaton route come mod time. The price is right and you would have to be negligent to destroy it.

 

[neema]

No, it's a standard OBD-II plug, so you'd have to unplug the gauge if you want to use a different scan tool. I wonder if it would be possible to install a second OBD-II port, though?

I wonder if something like this OBD2 splitter would solve that issue? There would be a lot of cables down there, but some zip ties may make it an easy solution to run more than one accessory plugged into the port.

 

[Sky Render]

I wonder if something like this OBD2 splitter would solve that issue? There would be a lot of cables down there, but some zip ties may make it an easy solution to run more than one accessory plugged into the port.

Sorry, I just saw this. That's an interesting piece. I'd definitely consider playing with it. It would allow the use of the Aeroforce gauge(s) and a data logger!

 

[Sky Render]

Hmmmmm...

 

[BMR Tech]

Rut Roh

 

[GallopingFord]

Lol I saw that on JPC's FB and I was like, "oh I know who's beater that is!"

 

[neema]

Sorry, I just saw this. That's an interesting piece. I'd definitely consider playing with it. It would allow the use of the Aeroforce gauge(s) and a data logger!

I ordered one for using the Aeroforce gauge + Aim Solo DL. I'll let you know how it goes.



How's the Truetrac?

 

[Sky Render]

TrueTrac? What TrueTrac?

 

[Apex50]

 

[Sky Render]

^^^ HAHA!

First autocross with the new LSD is on Saturday. So far, I've only driven it on the street, but I REALLY like the TrueTrac.

 

[JPC]

Lol I saw that on JPC's FB and I was like, "oh I know who's beater that is!"

what did I post?

 

[Sky Render]

what did I post?

I was in there on Tuesday, and you posted this picture of my car on FB:

Hmmmmm...

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[Sky Render]

For those of you eagerly waiting my review of the Eaton TrueTrac:



Project Mustang 5.0 - Part 5: Putting the Power Down with Eaton!

 

[TGR96]

^^^ Great review! Very informative.

 

[claudermilk]

Yes, great article. That got me off looking at diff choices for when I finally burn up my stock Trac-Lok.

 

[Sky Render]

My current exhaust sounds pretty damn good, but it drones on the highway. A LOT. I've been looking at Corsa for a while, as they have a very nice exotic tone to them, and they advertise their systems as "drone free." So when Corsa contacted my magazine and expressed interest in my installing and reviewing some of their parts, I jumped at the opportunity.

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[ArizonaGT]

awwwww yeahhhhhh