Re: Rear end bench mechanics

From: Tony Cellana (acellan1@tampabay.rr.com)
Date: Fri Apr 15 2005 - 07:19:41 EDT


I have a Detroit Locker in my race truck. Not a POLITE rear. Engagement is
harsh, and when in a turn, it can kick the ass end around unexpectedly.

Excellent, tough rear for racing that doesn't require finesse in the turns.

TonyC

----- Original Message -----
From: "Chad Evans" <hemidak@msn.com>
To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
Sent: Friday, April 15, 2005 2:39 AM
Subject: RE: DML: Rear end bench mechanics

>
> detroit does make a lsd fopr the 9.25. look under the true trac section
i
> am pretty sure they make a lsd for you. also check out the rear end covers
> made by LPW.
>
> http://www.tractech.com/docs/TT-List-LTPM1004.pdf
>
> http://www.lpwracing.com
>
> >From: "Woodruff, Jason P" <jason.p.woodruff@boeing.com>
> >Reply-To: dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net
> >To: <dakota-truck@dakota-truck.net>
> >Subject: DML: Rear end bench mechanics
> >Date: Thu, 14 Apr 2005 13:53:11 -0700
> >
> >
> >I've got ideas swimming around in my head, I'll toss them out there for
> >expert comments. This is all long term goals appling to AutoX racing.
> >
> >I need some sort of new locker or LSD. The factory LSDs aren't doing it
> >for me. If it's a locker it has to be real subtle in it's locking and
> >unlocking characteristics, as I don't want to upset the truck in a high G
> >turn. I've been recommended Torsen T2-R, Eaton, and Detroit traction
> >devices, but Torsen and Eaton have no Chrysler applications and Detroit
> >only handles the 8.25, not my 9.25.
> >
> >I've heard of people modifying the stock LSDs by adding more clutches?
> >I've never gotten into the diff, so I don't know what this means or how
> >hard it is to do.
> >
> >I'd like to have much higher gears as well. The 3.91's combined with the
> >26" tires are putting me between 2nd and 3rd gear at most races. 2nd
gear
> >tops out around 45-50mph and 1st gear is useless. If I could find a
final
> >gear ratio to get me around 60mph in second, that would be great. I
notice
> >the ring and pinion options are much greater in the 8.25 differentials.
> >
> >So heres a wild idea. I find someone with a 8.25 differential to swap
> >axels with. Would this be impossible or easy? Then I could get my
Detroit
> >differential and what ever gear ratio I find appropriate.
> >
> >What are the Cons to a 8.25 axel? I'm not a drag racer and there's not
> >much more than 220hp to the wheels, but they are planted on race tires
(not
> >quite as sticky as drag tires).
> >
> >Jay W
> >505/287 Dakota
> >
> >
>
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