I would depend on how often they are engaged, but my experience is that there is not noticiable differences.

YMMV.

From my research, the torque-biasing differentials are better than limited slip.

Todd

'88 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Warren Lail" <wklail@GMAIL.COM>
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Friday, May 1, 2009 11:19:41 AM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: limited slip differential question

Regarding limited-slip differentials in 4 speed manual trannies in 2wd
Vanagons, what are the impacts on fuel economy and tire wear?

Thanks in advance,

Warren in Santa Fe
88 Westy