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Started by MMcGuirk , Mar 01 2013 01:18 PM

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#1 OFFLINE   MMcGuirk

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Posted 01 March 2013 - 01:18 PM

Mr 350 modification here........ I have been jonesing for something to do, so I pulled the trigger on a Torsen.

Got a good deal from American Muscle - $560.00 and I am installing it on Wednesday.

Gives me enough break in time for the track at the Bash.
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Posted 01 March 2013 - 06:29 PM

Michael-

That's a good price

Far cheaper than SAI charged me!

Let me know what you think after the goodie is installed

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Posted 02 March 2013 - 06:31 AM

View PostNJPat, on 01 March 2013 - 06:29 PM, said:

Michael-

That's a good price

Far cheaper than SAI charged me!

Let me know what you think after the goodie is installed

Pat

The torque multiplication ratio on the unit I bought is 2.0, versus the Boss ration of 2.9 or the FR500 unit of 4.0.

Torsen explained that the 2.0 is a good choice for higher torque cars like GT350s and the GT500.

Edited by MMcGuirk, 02 March 2013 - 06:32 AM.

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Posted 02 March 2013 - 07:42 AM

View PostMMcGuirk, on 02 March 2013 - 06:31 AM, said:

The torque multiplication ratio on the unit I bought is 2.0, versus the Boss ration of 2.9 or the FR500 unit of 4.0.

Torsen explained that the 2.0 is a good choice for higher torque cars like GT350s and the GT500.
That's getting close to KP speak and pinion angles...
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Posted 02 March 2013 - 09:04 AM

Interesting.  what is the functional difference (aka, real world driving) in the torque multiplication from one type of Torsen to another?

Now I have to ask Alex, as the car is already in PS, as to what SAI installed in my car.

Alex - you reading this?!!  LOL

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Posted 02 March 2013 - 05:10 PM

View PostTorch40, on 02 March 2013 - 07:42 AM, said:

That's getting close to KP speak and pinion angles...

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Posted 02 March 2013 - 05:27 PM

View PostNJPat, on 02 March 2013 - 09:04 AM, said:

Interesting.  what is the functional difference (aka, real world driving) in the torque multiplication from one type of Torsen to another?

Now I have to ask Alex, as the car is already in PS, as to what SAI installed in my car.

Alex - you reading this?!!  LOL

Splitters, Torsens.....man Pat we have a bunch of beer drinking, oh I mean bench racing to do at the Bash
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Posted 02 March 2013 - 05:28 PM

View PostFat Boss, on 02 March 2013 - 05:10 PM, said:



Just use your secret decoder ring.

Do I sense a little sour grapes here?
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Posted 02 March 2013 - 08:01 PM

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Posted 02 March 2013 - 08:37 PM

View PostMMcGuirk, on 02 March 2013 - 05:28 PM, said:

Do I sense a little sour grapes here?
  Of course!  But I don't know what the different values mean so I'd have to use my secret decoder ring.  You're gonna love the Torsen BTW.
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Posted 06 March 2013 - 10:27 PM

Torsen installed at Rear End Specialties, Santa Clara today. I am really impressed. The car is much smoother. Can't wait to try it out at Spring Mountain.
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Posted 07 March 2013 - 07:28 AM

View PostTorch40, on 02 March 2013 - 07:42 AM, said:

That's getting close to KP speak and pinion angles...
Me speak Torsen too !

View PostFat Boss, on 02 March 2013 - 05:10 PM, said:

Just use your secret decoder ring.
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