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Detroit Trutrac An Torsen ????????

541 views 6 replies 5 participants last post by  Marc A  
#1 ·
Are these two diffs equal in ability or is one better. Im looking to use mostly on the street but in future would like to take to the track.
Thanks in advance.
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#2 ·
In my untested but humble opinion, they are very similar. I have a Trutrac in a Toyota pickup(with 350 in it) and it works fantastic. I have never tested a Torsen. They both work on the same principle and both should be very reliable.
 
#3 ·
I think they are both about the same. Both are worm gear drive, and derived from an original design of another company that no longer exists.

I have a TruTrac in mine. Big improvement over LSD. I was told the worm drive would last longer, and provide better track performance. I am a little concerned that if I spin it fast enough it will form a worm hole, and then I'm in trouble. I'll let you know.
 
#4 ·
Thanks guys I'm ordering my roadster near the end of APRIL. Need to finish a few things around house then i cvan get toy. I'm sure you know how it works.
 
#6 ·
Hey nice history lesson thanks. More info the better. Torsen seams the way to go .