go with zexel or stay with auburn?
11-12-2003, 02:49 AM
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go with zexel or stay with auburn? hey all, i found a good deal on a HD zexel unit and i was hoping to get some input on if i shoudl so with it or stay with my current unit (stock auburn). also, auburn's have the yellow springs right? just making sure. thanx
11-12-2003, 06:29 AM
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thats a tough choice.......the auburn clutches will wear out and the posi won't be effective........the zexel-torsen is a bit noisy but will never wearout because it is a gear driven design...no clutches to wear out.
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11-12-2003, 07:51 PM
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trouble with clutch posi units is as they get some miles on them they get worn and loose......then when you really need it pulling out on a rainy road in heavy traffic yer screwed......with the torsen it will always lock up,nothing really in there that wears out
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You can get the stocker sort of Torsen for near dirt.
That's one bonus. I like the T-2R on paper, but it's a
lot more green. If this is your "heavy duty Zexel" then
it has other bonuses like higher torque split and preload.
That's one bonus. I like the T-2R on paper, but it's a
lot more green. If this is your "heavy duty Zexel" then
it has other bonuses like higher torque split and preload.
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The torsen in my car is noisy because it's had the $hit beat out of it. I had an auburn in an S10 a while ago and it worked nicely, but I've never had one in an F body. Lately, it seems like a lot of the 12 bolt guys are having posi problems with LSDs.
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There's OEM T2, HD T2, and then there is a T2R. They are different units.. If your going to spend the extra money, I'd get the T2R.. only place that I'm aware that sells it is Sam @ stranoparts.com
My T2R is quiet. Makes powering out of turns unbelievably nice..
My T2R is quiet. Makes powering out of turns unbelievably nice..
