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What is the difference between a Ford Racing limited slip differential and a Ford Racing T-Lok? These are the two sites. I might get gears and was wondering which to go with.
T-lok is a standard limited slip. Work great, but does feature wearable clutches (see photo), and with enough use WILL require periodic rebuilds to maintain functionality.
The TrueTrac is an all steel unit, that works with a gearing setup to do the same job.
The Truetrac isn't susceptable to requiring regular rebuilds, and works great, but the trade off is it costs significantly more initially (over the long haul it's cheaper though as you're not paying labor for rebuilds)
the clutch type LSD is the more effective LSD in zero-low traction situations.
The clutch type LSD will always be connected in SOME way, whereas, the helical LSD will unlock/uncouple if one wheel has zero friction(driving in very slippery conditions like ice, or if one wheel has lost contact with the ground).
So, although the clutch type LSD needs servicing once in a while, it's generally the more effective type of LSD.
the clutch type LSD is the more effective LSD in zero-low traction situations.
The clutch type LSD will always be connected in SOME way, whereas, the helical LSD will unlock/uncouple if one wheel has zero friction(driving in very slippery conditions like ice, or if one wheel has lost contact with the ground).
So, although the clutch type LSD needs servicing once in a while, it's generally the more effective type of LSD.
I don't dispute your statement regarding extremely low to zero traction situations, but most people adding a limited slip to a Mustang aren't really doing so with operation on sheet ice or off road rock crawling in mind
I have used my Truetrac in some New England winter conditions that I truly wish my car didn't have to be out in. The Truetrac performs flawlessly in normal snowy/icy situations.
In regards to the Truetrac and zero traction situations it is my understanding that if you just tap the brake it will sense resistance and lock up the other side.
I am curious like wetwille3 about length of time between rebuilds on average for the T-loc with just "spirited" driving, no track use, Anyboby?
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What is the difference?
