Types of differentials/Traction aiding devices

[Peter D. Hipson]

Right, I was not clear... <g> In drag racing, you go straight, which works.
ARB's won't like being turned frequently while locked up. 

At 11:57 AM 6/3/99 -0700, you wrote:
>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....
>
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>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
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Thanks, 
        Peter Hipson (founder, NEHOG)
        1995 White NA Hummer Wagon