BALBI

I am taking the car to his shop in the couple of weeks. I just ordered and installed my Dana S60. I wanted this final upgrade before we went full power. It came with a Detroit Locker by mistake, I didn't want it as the car will be 90% street car that sees a little bit of road course.

Its a pain in the *** on the street. I imagine at the strip it will work great.

I don't think a locker would be ideal for road course racing though.

Thoughts? any danger I should consider running around corners with this set up?

jrpimp00

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Whats wrong with the locker on the street (not talking about the road course)? Im looking at getting one and would like some feedback

BALBI

The noise when you turn from a stop. It clunks and let's you know there is a spring mechanism engaging.

I feel it locking and unlocking *clunk* *click* *clunk* *click* *clunk* *click* around every corner, unless you get on the gas, then it drags a tire.

PUNISHER TA

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SME... Uh oh... I wouldn't give them a dime...

My friend took them a beautiful 600whp street car, looking for a little more power, and they just gave him a ton of headaches. He is now replacing a blown shortblock, himself in a garage.

They seem to understand 3000hp race cars. but wouldn't know a decent street tune if it hit them in the face. Also, terrible finishing details, quality, customer service...


btw, Im assuming you are doing a full build, since you posted in the FI section. Anyway best of luck, but I would run anywhere else.

stevieturbo

I wouldnt have any form of locking or locked diff near my car.

gpr

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do they make wave tracs for s60's? i have one in my 9" and it is awesome. locks solid but is quiet and smooth. i am pretty picky too and i hear no noise from it.

willizm

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I have a trutrack in my s60 and it drives great. My buddies locker goes through tires quicker than I and generally driving it around is a pain with the same issues you mentioned above. If I could go back I would have done a 9" though as the lowest gear you can go is a 3.54(which is my current gear) and my setup could probably benefit from a 3.23.

c0ncEpT

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Strange S-Trac is the differential you want for your application.

KY Nova

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Sounds like I made a mistake myself. So does the strange and others like the true trac lock both wheels on hit at the track consistently? I may need to swap mine it appears.

BALBI

Interesting. I was considering them and Baker Engineering. I am surprised to hear negative comments about their abilities.

dmaxvaz

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where are you in MI? there lots of places to change rear end parts here in MI

BALBI

Grand Haven

dmaxvaz

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Take it to Baker Engineering.

black6spdz

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I have had good luck with Baker as well although I have never been to steve morris. TJ has tuned a lot of my vehicles and has always helped when I needed it.

hellbents10

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Thanks guys.

You will like the true track much better then the locker. People who drive their vehicles often do not care much for the locker.

cougarnut281

We do our best to make it a positive experience for everyone that calls, emails, or walks through our door. We have a long stellar history with our customers world wide. Having said that, there is a fraction of people you can not please no matter how hard you try and how much you do for them.


Baker is a good company and I don't think you can make a bad choice with either of us here at Steve Morris Engines or Baker Engineering.

Thanks,
Ryan W.
Steve Morris Engines.

BALBI

Agree, I am taking the car to someone October 4th. I have a nice bonus check coming that week which I am handing over to the builder.

Decisions, decisions......who want's me more? LOL

Blackpanther99

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Surprised to hear that frok those guys.

hellbents10

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I agree with Ryan, I have seen some great things from Steve Morris.