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Old Jan 18, 2008 | 03:16 PM
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Atm im running an auburn with 3.73 and 28 spline axles.

I want to upgrade to 31 spline so i can run slicks what would be a good differential? Its a street car so spool is probably out.
How about Auburn Ected? Anyone know how much power they can handle? I emailed auburn no response.

I want max traction in a reasonably quiet package.
 
Old Jan 18, 2008 | 04:34 PM
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Ford 31 spline t-lok.
 
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 06:05 AM
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Originally Posted by 03gtmustang
Ford 31 spline t-lok.
Ford truck 31 spline posi is cheap and does a good job.
 
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 08:03 AM
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spool... strong and great for launches on slicks. And...there's no diff cheaper than a spool
 
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 03:07 PM
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Originally Posted by r3dn3ck
spool... strong and great for launches on slicks. And...there's no diff cheaper than a spool
spool isnt very streetable is it though?

I need a differential that can hold ....5- 600 rwhp for my next build up.
 
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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if you're going to launch 600hp on slicks, you need to consider the potential for parts breakage with limited slip units. That's a lot of power. An Eaton or Auburn or 03 Cobra Track-Lok is about all you've got for reasonable options. The torsen T2 is not really intended for launching so much as road course but it's an option too.
 
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by r3dn3ck
if you're going to launch 600hp on slicks, you need to consider the potential for parts breakage with limited slip units. That's a lot of power. An Eaton or Auburn or 03 Cobra Track-Lok is about all you've got for reasonable options. The torsen T2 is not really intended for launching so much as road course but it's an option too.
Detroit True-Trac is what I run. Lots of 600 rwhp full weight Cobras run them with no problems. Forget about the spool on the street. It's not worth losing your ABS for.
 

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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 10:12 PM
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Detroit Tru-Trac is what I run. Lots of 600 rwhp full weight Cobras run them with no problems. Forget about the spool on the street. It's not worth losing your ABS for.
agree.

detroit true-trac FTW.
 
Old Jan 19, 2008 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by stangcharger
agree.

detroit true-trac FTW.
thanks guys thats probably what i will go with....is it a ratchet mechanism?
 
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 07:04 AM
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Originally Posted by completenewb
thanks guys thats probably what i will go with....is it a ratchet mechanism?
http://www.eaton.com/EatonCom/Produc...trac/index.htm
 

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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 08:41 AM
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that's a really good idea. forgot about that option. That's strange since I planned on using one at one time.
 
Old Jan 20, 2008 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by r3dn3ck
that's a really good idea. forgot about that option. That's strange since I planned on using one at one time.
Doesnt a spool make the car corner like spit too? I dont race at the track other then 1/4 mile but i do like a decent handling car. ( i have steeda stage 3 suspension) I removed my front sway bar and the car was a death trap changing lanes at 120 kph seemed unpredictable.

Perhaps the handling was bad partly bc i didnt get a wheel alignment right after i lowered it may have helped induce bump steer. My girlfriend noticed too and it scared her she said she wouldnt drive with me if i didnt put it back in haha.

The car handled like a shopping cart with 1 bad wheel without the sway bar.

Spool just full time locks 100% correct? If thats the case you would put undue stress on axles cornering as they are both turning same speed instead of inside wheel slower.
 
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