LSD option - Wavetrac Differentials?
10-04-2011, 06:52 AM
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Mike
10-04-2011, 01:21 PM
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TonyG
10-07-2011, 01:17 PM
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The reality is that if you only change the diff (and nothing else), the specs are so close that it almost doesn't matter.
Not to say that it's not possible that things could be way off, but based on my last 6 diff swaps (in a AOR, 5R, 5S, etc.. trans...), that has not been the case. I just slip it in and go.
But even with a diff swap in to each of those transmissions, in no case was there any R&P whine/growl, and after dissasembly, there has never been any sign of R&P weird wear patterns, nor has there ever been a R&P failure.
So to answer your question...
The reason I slip in a different diff and go, is because I change nothing else. If you change a diff carrier bearing, change a ring gear, change a side plate, then all bets are off. The R&P lash must be set (and that's a big job for sure).
Not to say that it's not possible that things could be way off, but based on my last 6 diff swaps (in a AOR, 5R, 5S, etc.. trans...), that has not been the case. I just slip it in and go.
But even with a diff swap in to each of those transmissions, in no case was there any R&P whine/growl, and after dissasembly, there has never been any sign of R&P weird wear patterns, nor has there ever been a R&P failure.
So to answer your question...
The reason I slip in a different diff and go, is because I change nothing else. If you change a diff carrier bearing, change a ring gear, change a side plate, then all bets are off. The R&P lash must be set (and that's a big job for sure).
My question is/was, how are you pulling the diff bearings off w/o damaging the cages so they can be reused?
Yeah, the LSD needs resistance to lockup. Differential wheel speed will do that, but in straight line deceleration, its only the engine braking offering resistance, which isnt much. This is where the diff preload on the clutch pack makes some difference. If there no or not enough preload, you (or the car) may actually feel the diff starting to lock as the rear end loads and unloads between cornering, straightline acceleration, braking and coasting.
02-01-2012, 05:33 AM
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Did you ever have the Wavetrac LSD installed?
02-19-2012, 09:12 PM
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i have the wavetrac installed and am replacing with a guard. it's ok for street and almost anything should be, but it does not inspire confidnece on the track. it simply does not lock the wheels in step under hard breaking and i feel i did not get the benefit of my bargin. would love to hear if anyone has a good experience on the track.
that said, it is ok for street. so, i will have a slightly used one (5 DE weekends and about 10k miles) for sale soon. let me know if you are interested.
that said, it is ok for street. so, i will have a slightly used one (5 DE weekends and about 10k miles) for sale soon. let me know if you are interested.
