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Is the LSD in the GT clutch-base or Viscous-base?

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Old 01-30-2007, 03:16 AM
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Is the LSD in the GT clutch-base or Viscous-base? Which one is better?
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Old 01-30-2007, 04:02 AM
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Say What?
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Old 01-30-2007, 06:06 AM
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I'm talking about the rear limit-slip differential.
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Old 01-30-2007, 07:18 AM
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Trac-Lock uses clutches...
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Old 01-30-2007, 11:35 AM
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Yep, it's clutches.

Viscous-type LSDs are typically used as the center diffs on AWD systems.
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Old 01-30-2007, 10:14 PM
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OK, I get it LSD does not = very bad drug. One of these days I am going to post a very wild dictionary based on all these crazy abbreviations.
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Old 01-30-2007, 10:37 PM
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Default RE: Is the LSD in the GT clutch-base or Viscous-base?

i always thought a traction loc / limited slip were the same and as such would only lay down one strip of rubber. well, i decided to beat on my baby the other day and do a brake torque followed by a hellofa burnout. to my surprise i had two kick *** strips of perrelis going down the road. maybe i'll post a pic
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Old 01-30-2007, 11:07 PM
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Traction lok is just the nameof ourLSD. You can rebuild a T-Lok to lock up pretty good but a tru-trac(Helical geartype LSD) is even stronger andsilent, no moaning around corners.
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Old 02-03-2007, 02:55 PM
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Only problem with the T-lok is, it does not hold up well under lots of HP, If your T-lok goes bad, it is best to replace it with a better unit like an Eaton or an Auburn pro.
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