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FE Technical Forum / Re: Posi units
« on: July 23, 2024, 09:48:49 AM »
As mentioned, I have many laps on all kinds of traction devices. Im 4430# without the driver. 700+ HP Fe with a TKX currently. Gear ratios are anywhere from 3:70 to 4:30 depending where I race.
I have broken several TKO 600 transmisions, but never the rear. I have wore out the helical gear units, with many race miles on a road course.
Part of what I do also requires some drag strip passes. I have to run a 200 or 100 tread wear tire, so not exactly like a slick. I do dump the clutch anywhere from 2800-3600+ depending on how the track is hooking.
Would I run a Trutrac in a drag car on slicks? No. I always ran spools or lockers. Would I run it on a street car with a few passes per year at the drag strip? Yes. The street manners are really good, cornering is improved over any clucth type or locker differential.
For what I do, so far the toughest and most relaible has been the Detroit Locker, although I sacarfice some handling in the corners.
Every unit has its application, if its only a set of drag radials a few times at a drag strip per year, little or no road racing or auto -X I would recomend a helical unit just based on street manners.
I have broken several TKO 600 transmisions, but never the rear. I have wore out the helical gear units, with many race miles on a road course.
Part of what I do also requires some drag strip passes. I have to run a 200 or 100 tread wear tire, so not exactly like a slick. I do dump the clutch anywhere from 2800-3600+ depending on how the track is hooking.
Would I run a Trutrac in a drag car on slicks? No. I always ran spools or lockers. Would I run it on a street car with a few passes per year at the drag strip? Yes. The street manners are really good, cornering is improved over any clucth type or locker differential.
For what I do, so far the toughest and most relaible has been the Detroit Locker, although I sacarfice some handling in the corners.
Every unit has its application, if its only a set of drag radials a few times at a drag strip per year, little or no road racing or auto -X I would recomend a helical unit just based on street manners.
