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Subject:Re: limited slip differential question
From:Warren Lail
Date:Fri, 1 May 2009 21:08:58 -0600

Thanks Todd.  I'm not sure if I know the difference between a limited-slip
and a torque-biasing differential.  Could you expand?

Thanks,

Warren

On Fri, May 1, 2009 at 12:29 PM, <rubatoguy@comcast.net> wrote:

> I would depend on how often they are engaged, but my experience is that
> there is not noticiable differences.
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> YMMV.
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> From my research, the torque-biasing differentials are better than limited
> slip.
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> Todd
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> '88 Westy
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> ----- 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
>