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03-28-2010, 09:51 PM
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limited slip
So I was watching a rerun of Gearz this weekend with the project knuckle buster and Stacey was talkinjg about a limited slip from summit. I looked on summit and found something like this
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PWT-92-0775-2605/ What do you guys think? it is about the same price as a posi unit, but looks alot easier to instal. your thoughts
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03-29-2010, 07:24 AM
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Re: limited slip
I have a '66 Chevy II that I'm SLOWLY building. I bought the Powertrax unit and had a guy put it in when he rebuilt the rear. Unfortunately, I can't say how well it works because the car isn't running just yet. But I love the idea.
I know a few people who have burned up multiple clutch-type limited slips. I'm hoping this lasts longer. |
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03-29-2010, 07:33 AM
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Re: limited slip
A clutch type posi is a way better choice. Anything north of 400hp and you will make that power trax explode. They arent the strongest thing around but they do work. They are noisey in turns and kinda rough when they engage/disengage
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03-29-2010, 08:37 AM
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Re: limited slip
thanks thought I could get off easy, I am nervous about putting in a posi unit. I am planning a 420 hp 383, so posi it is thanks
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03-29-2010, 10:50 AM
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Re: limited slip
I had a powertrax in my truck (~450hp 383 and 4 speed) for about 18 months before it grenaded, and I wasn't very hard on it. I'm putting a clutch type posi in next.
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03-29-2010, 12:21 PM
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Re: limited slip
Just looked at thier setup and in my humble opinion it's not up to the chore. I'm an OLD Chevy mechanic, and have over the years had to deal with "Detroit lockers". As a mechanic, I hated them because they are hard to rebuild and parts ain't cheap. From a durability standpoint, they are more than good and short of a "spool" work really well. They have the advantages of really being 2 different types of posi. Asside from the mechanical locking action they have a clutch pack. It takes quite a bit of torque to break the clutches loose before "overspin" of one wheel or the other engages the mechanical locking mechanism. I'm sure others will chime in on this one. Hope this helps. Jim
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03-29-2010, 01:51 PM
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Re: limited slip
I am planning to install an Auburn posi unit, do not know the details, but I heard that is a good unit and they are made here in Indiana
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03-29-2010, 07:03 PM
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Re: limited slip
IF its an auburn cone type posi You should rethink your decision. The cone type posi is not rebuildable. The cones eat into the carrier over time and wear it out. Basically the unit turns into a paperweight once they wear. The eaton clutch type is rebuildable and can also be beefed up to handle extra horsepower. Auburn also make a clutch type posi now but I havent ever used one.
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