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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 05:35 PM
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Alright I searched, anyways I own a 2001 Trans Am and the gears started going so now I'm having 4.10 installed and I was wondering if Its worth upgrading the limited slip..?
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Old Nov 19, 2010 | 08:54 PM
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The stock Zexel Torson works is as strong as you need in a 10 bolt (something else will break first). The only reason to change is if you want different lock up characteristics for autocross when you power out of a corner (like the T2R).
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Well, another reason I was asking is because I can have a Detroit true trac installed and just pay for the part not labor.. Just don't know if it's worth the extra money. And if it's any "better" than the Torson?
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Torsen is a limited slip so I don't even understand your question.
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I'd put the money elsewhere, the gears are probably gonna shred before you get a chance to break the torsen you have now.
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I'd put the money elsewhere, the gears are probably gonna shred before you get a chance to break the torsen you have now.
You're probably right. Unless the car is an automatic and the torsen isn't working, I wouldn't put money into the differential. I have seen too many of these 10 bolt rears strip all the teeth off the gears. Bob
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