View Poll Results: Auburn or Torsen...which is better of 2 evils...
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Torsen or Auburn...which is stronger?
10-17-2007, 06:17 PM
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Torsen or Auburn...which is stronger? I got both a torsen with low miles and whole another axel with and auburn with low miles. Both are in very great shape. They are 2.73's. I am (strapped for cash) so I want to put 3.42's in one of these rear ends. My cars is only around 320 rwhp, so I am not warranted in buying a 12 bolt yet 
So which one is the better of the two evils? I am almost leaning towards the.....XXXXXXXXX...well you tell me.
So which one is the better of the two evils? I am almost leaning towards the.....XXXXXXXXX...well you tell me. 
10-17-2007, 07:54 PM
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The torsen breaks because the gears get worn down over time and then when the teeth get worn down to the point the gears don't mesh together good. The gears then seize up, causing bad news and money to flow out of your pocket.
If you had to pick, the Auburn.
If you had to pick, the Auburn.
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10-22-2007, 09:37 AM
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Auburn hands down for drag racing. Torsen hands down for road course.
As for worn out Torsens breaking? I roasted a brand new T2R in my 8.8 at the track just over a month ago pulling 1.69 60' times. They are no good at all for the track. A little more forgiving in auto's but even still i would stay away from Torsen units for any kind of drag racing applications
As for worn out Torsens breaking? I roasted a brand new T2R in my 8.8 at the track just over a month ago pulling 1.69 60' times. They are no good at all for the track. A little more forgiving in auto's but even still i would stay away from Torsen units for any kind of drag racing applications
10-24-2007, 09:47 PM
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Go for the torsen if you enjoy 10 bolt carnage 
Here's what was left of my torsen:
I went with a detriot true trac and so far am happy with it, but based on your choices I would go with the auburn.
EDIT: Just reread your post, both carriers have 2.73's on them? If thats the case they are both 2 series carriers and the 3.42 gear set you want to put on them wont work, you'll need a 3 series carrier.
Here's what was left of my torsen:
I went with a detriot true trac and so far am happy with it, but based on your choices I would go with the auburn.
EDIT: Just reread your post, both carriers have 2.73's on them? If thats the case they are both 2 series carriers and the 3.42 gear set you want to put on them wont work, you'll need a 3 series carrier.
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10-24-2007, 10:21 PM
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Auburn hands down for drag racing. Torsen hands down for road course.
As for worn out Torsens breaking? I roasted a brand new T2R in my 8.8 at the track just over a month ago pulling 1.69 60' times. They are no good at all for the track. A little more forgiving in auto's but even still i would stay away from Torsen units for any kind of drag racing applications
As for worn out Torsens breaking? I roasted a brand new T2R in my 8.8 at the track just over a month ago pulling 1.69 60' times. They are no good at all for the track. A little more forgiving in auto's but even still i would stay away from Torsen units for any kind of drag racing applications
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10-27-2007, 09:38 PM
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The only problem with runnin the Mosher or any other of the drag racing rear ends is that on the street you have to be willing to put up with the noise. From what I've read & heard they all make a hell of a lot of noise on the street. Evidently they have to be set up just so & even then after a few passes they will start howling.
10-28-2007, 10:55 AM
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Thanks for your help guys. I'm gonna use the spacer for the 342's or I'm gonna by the thick gear by Strange. I am most definitely gonna use the Auburn!
10-29-2007, 05:03 PM
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10-31-2007, 12:40 AM
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all in all... i'd say they're all weak! lol I would put the Eaton posi in it. they're rebuildable, and i have to say they're stronger than the others. although they were never offered in the f-bodys, so finding a deal on a used one is gonna be nearly impossible. good luck!
10-31-2007, 04:42 PM
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The only problem with runnin the Mosher or any other of the drag racing rear ends is that on the street you have to be willing to put up with the noise. From what I've read & heard they all make a hell of a lot of noise on the street. Evidently they have to be set up just so & even then after a few passes they will start howling.
Yes, there are instances when an aftermarket rear is a little more noisy or less streetable (depending on which differential you go with), but a lot of that has to do with the installer and their dedication to making the install as perfect as possible.
We sell tons of Moser rear end assemblies and I'm proud to say that after 8000 miles and multiple track passes, my 9" is still perfectly quiet, and I'm cutting 1.40 sixties on slicks coming off of a 6800RPM clutch dump in a 3700LB Camaro SS.
Not completely arguing with the above quote - just stating facts. Sure, a beefier, bulkier rear axle is going to make a little more noise than the stocker. Just know that the amount of noise has a lot to do with the installer, too.
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Go for the torsen if you enjoy 10 bolt carnage
Here's what was left of my torsen:
I went with a detriot true trac and so far am happy with it, but based on your choices I would go with the auburn.
EDIT: Just reread your post, both carriers have 2.73's on them? If thats the case they are both 2 series carriers and the 3.42 gear set you want to put on them wont work, you'll need a 3 series carrier.
Here's what was left of my torsen:
I went with a detriot true trac and so far am happy with it, but based on your choices I would go with the auburn.
EDIT: Just reread your post, both carriers have 2.73's on them? If thats the case they are both 2 series carriers and the 3.42 gear set you want to put on them wont work, you'll need a 3 series carrier.
02-16-2008, 05:52 AM
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But those pics arent diff failure. IMO that just looks like a cheap *** diff casing. Why on earth do they use a cheap casting for a housing ???
The actual internals are probably still fine ?
Ive been using, and will continue to use a Ford Racing Torsen in my 8.8" axle. It has performed faultlessly, and Ive run very low 10's, and will hopefully make some 9's this year.
IMO, any diff that uses a diff pin, and spider gears will break. Its only a matter of time. Ive seen dozens of them break, which is why I dont think I will ever fit one to my car. A Torsen with plenty of worm gears, and a strong casing, is a bloody strong diff IMO.
If I ever break this one, I might consider a Quaife, although seeing as the FRT is half the price of a Quaife.....it hardly makes sense to change...
FWIW, swapping to a spool for a while, didnt even help my traction when racing. Torsen FTW !!
02-16-2008, 12:07 PM
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Yea, my exact thought as well. Its definitely a casting flaw. I hadn't anticipated replacing my carrier but just the ring and pinion then i pulled it out and it fell off haha. I don't even understand how there is that much force on that piece there anyways, it should just ride on the race there but evidently it has some sort of stress.