10 bolt Gear oil True/False whats best and why? Torsion and Auburn
#1
10 bolt Gear oil True/False whats best and why? Torsion and Auburn
Time to build The 10 bolt. Goin to be a daily driver with less than 450 Hp and not going much higher. Might get down on it every once in a while but not gonna be abbused.
I would like to know good and bad facts, whats best and worse.
I have an Aubun posi unit. Need additive, What kind? What kind of fliud? Name brand and Viscosity please
Also got a good deal on a Torsion. No additive but I have heard ppl using it anyway. I have no idea why but maybe someone could give a good reason.
This is goin in a DD car that is hardy ever beatin and less than 450 HP and will never see the track. So before you cry bitch and complain about the 10 bolt, HOLD YOUR BREATH or typing fingers. I have a 9", and an 8.8. Dont need it in this car. Search sucks, please go away if you are gonna complain aout this thread or what is goin to be built.
If you have any good info on the gear oil please help. Also looking for a TA or similar cover or girdle.
Thanks for looking and help, Roy
~*Updates*~
I will try to keep this up to date, So far;
Recommended Gear Oil:
1x Dino 75-90
1x Lucas 85-140
1x Lucas 75-90
1x "regular" 80-90
1x "regular" 75-90
Lucas is in the lead
More popular weight is 75-90
Not Recommended:
Royal purple with an auburn;
Bad for brass parts inside the unit
I would like to know good and bad facts, whats best and worse.
I have an Aubun posi unit. Need additive, What kind? What kind of fliud? Name brand and Viscosity please
Also got a good deal on a Torsion. No additive but I have heard ppl using it anyway. I have no idea why but maybe someone could give a good reason.
This is goin in a DD car that is hardy ever beatin and less than 450 HP and will never see the track. So before you cry bitch and complain about the 10 bolt, HOLD YOUR BREATH or typing fingers. I have a 9", and an 8.8. Dont need it in this car. Search sucks, please go away if you are gonna complain aout this thread or what is goin to be built.
If you have any good info on the gear oil please help. Also looking for a TA or similar cover or girdle.
Thanks for looking and help, Roy
~*Updates*~
I will try to keep this up to date, So far;
Recommended Gear Oil:
1x Dino 75-90
1x Lucas 85-140
1x Lucas 75-90
1x "regular" 80-90
1x "regular" 75-90
Lucas is in the lead
More popular weight is 75-90
Not Recommended:
Royal purple with an auburn;
Bad for brass parts inside the unit
Last edited by ahhwataday; 05-21-2009 at 03:00 AM.
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Here's my experience - I'm about 425 HP at the wheels. Had an Auburn carrier and I split it in half on a launch. Bought a take out Torsen and used that for about 2 years with no issues. Broke a few sets of gears though. With street use, I'd really say it's a toss up. Just know that with a Torsen, if you ever do a one wheel peel, it will KILL it in seconds. An Auburn can handle more abuse than that.
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#13
daaaaamn. You can do it your self. nothin to it. Just stay tuned, You may find some good info in here. Whats the best and whats causing problems.
I will try to keep this up to date, So far:
1x Dino 75-90
1x Lucas 85-140
1x Lucas 75-90
1x "regular" 80-90
So far more ppl are using Lucas
I will try to keep this up to date, So far:
1x Dino 75-90
1x Lucas 85-140
1x Lucas 75-90
1x "regular" 80-90
So far more ppl are using Lucas
#16
TECH Enthusiast
royal purple is bad for the brass components in the auburn ive read, i use 75/90 synthetic plus 5 ounces of gm additive, thats also what it says in the owners manual, just changed it the second time since ive had the car and the internals were in very good shape, about 1 & 3/4 of oil, just a tad less