Types of differentials/Traction aiding devices

[Todd....!!]

Thanks for the clarification Peter,

However, when yo mention that 'ARB's can only be used on surfaces with a
low coefficient of friction. That is, off road, or drag racing.'

Drag racing MOSTLY relies on GETTING TRACTION, whereas a HIGH
coefficient of friction (Good to GREAT) i.e. traction, is one of the
primary goals...

I'm confused about your post...

Any help?

Thanks,

Todd....


Peter D. Hipson wrote:
> 
> ARB's can only be used on surfaces with a low coefficient of friction. That
> is, off road, or drag racing. In either of these areas, who cares about
> mileage! Strong: well, we beat the hell out of them on trails, and they
> don't break very often. Most common problem is air leaks, etc.
> 
> At 04:30 PM 6/2/99 -0700, you wrote:
> >Can ya do a W.O.T. launch with the button OFF, then turn it on in the
> >middle of the launch, under FULL TORQUE?
> >
> >Just how strong is this unit?
> >
> >AND, would a car with one of these air posi's get better gas mileage
> >with the posi OFF than it would with the air-posi on?
> >
> >Just wondrinnnnn.........
> >
> >
> >LATER!
> >
> >Todd....!!
> >
> >
> >Frederic Breitwieser wrote:
> >>
> >> > The type of posi is NOT dictated by the type of rear it's in or made
> for. There are limited slip, Torsen and locking differentials made for the
> Dana 60. If you want to know what type of unit is in the rear you'll have
> to actually look at it.
> >>
> >> And this is not a sarcastic response, either :)
> >>
> >> I'd highly recommend an ARB airlocker for this rear.  direct bolt in,
> >> easy to control with a pushbutton, and totally open when needed.
> >>
> >> --
> >>
> >> Frederic Breitwieser
> >> Bridgeport CT 06606
> >>
> >> 1993 Supercharged Lincoln Continental
> >> 1989 HWMMV w/turbocharged 500cid Caddy
> >> 1975 Dodge D200 Club Cab soon to have 431 stroker + turbos
> >> 2000 (I hope) Buick GTP (Mid-Engined Sports Car)
> >
> >
> >
> Thanks,
>         Peter Hipson (founder, NEHOG)
>         1995 White NA Hummer Wagon