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WHICH REAR END?
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Unfortunately, the design of an open differential also sends the most power to the tire with the least traction. If one rear tire is on a frictionless surface, then you are not going anywhere. One trick to become unstuck with an open diff is to apply parking brake, thus allowing some power to go to the tire with some traction.
Other diff styles balance power in several ways. Start with some of the best:
Torsen Gleason - internal gears transfer up to 80% of the power to the wheel with the most traction. Formula one cars use this. Maybe not quite as durable for off road vehicles.
Jeep and Mercedes and some others- Actually apply the brakes to the side that is spinning away.
Air locker - run around with open diffs, press a button and the rear end locks up solid thru an air actuated valve. Once locked, acts like a sprint car
Locker - what the nascar cars and trucks run. The tire with the most traction spins at least as fast as the tire with the least traction. Heavy duty, but sometimes annoying clunkiness on the street, esp when used on the front end.
Lim slip - has a clutch pack that engages the non spinning tire. Kinda like a centrifigal (spelling) clutch on a gocart. Historically, the most common non open diff from the factory.
See Ya.
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I agree...get the highest you can...within' reason...
- Tim
What will my rpm's be at 65?
thanks
Rich
I'm thinking that the gas mileage difference between the 3.55 and 3.92 with the 5 speed stick will be negligible.
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-Curt
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