what diff is this? seller said "detroit locker"
07-31-2016, 02:02 PM
#1
what diff is this? seller said "detroit locker" Bought this nearly original 00 SS earlier this year and the seller specified that it had a "Detroit Locker Positive Traction". Car has always spun both wheels but it doesn't have any of the noises I've read about concerning a Detroit locker. Car has 192k on it and the diff fluid looks great so it has defiantly been serviced.
What rear is this? Thanks for any help.
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What rear is this? Thanks for any help.
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Last edited by rybern; 07-31-2016 at 09:33 PM.
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08-03-2016, 11:20 AM
#8
Others WILL post up that it is a Torsen.
The SLP build facility was located at the GM St.Catherines' Camaro/Firebird production plant. All f-bodies were built completely at the GM lines. A vehicle with SLP options went directly to the SLP facility. There the conversion would be done.
Let's take the Camaro SS for example. SLP would receive a complete Z28 and transform it to a SS. Some items would be the hood,spoiler,rims,exhaust,intake to name a few of the things. Hood and spoiler that were replaced would be sold as 'take-offs',rims if someone ordered the 17" 10 spoke chromed would replace the 17" 10 spoke painted(the painted ones would be sold as 'take-offs',I bought quite a few of them),SLP CAI(cold air intake) would replace the OEM intake filtration system. Rearends were available with Auburn and Eaton carriers and rear gears were changed if so ordered. Autos could get optional torque convertors. Suspensions were changed. There's a lot more to the list.
The SLP build facility was located at the GM St.Catherines' Camaro/Firebird production plant. All f-bodies were built completely at the GM lines. A vehicle with SLP options went directly to the SLP facility. There the conversion would be done.
Let's take the Camaro SS for example. SLP would receive a complete Z28 and transform it to a SS. Some items would be the hood,spoiler,rims,exhaust,intake to name a few of the things. Hood and spoiler that were replaced would be sold as 'take-offs',rims if someone ordered the 17" 10 spoke chromed would replace the 17" 10 spoke painted(the painted ones would be sold as 'take-offs',I bought quite a few of them),SLP CAI(cold air intake) would replace the OEM intake filtration system. Rearends were available with Auburn and Eaton carriers and rear gears were changed if so ordered. Autos could get optional torque convertors. Suspensions were changed. There's a lot more to the list.
08-04-2016, 09:34 PM
#11
Others WILL post up that it is a Torsen.
The SLP build facility was located at the GM St.Catherines' Camaro/Firebird production plant. All f-bodies were built completely at the GM lines. A vehicle with SLP options went directly to the SLP facility. There the conversion would be done.
Let's take the Camaro SS for example. SLP would receive a complete Z28 and transform it to a SS. Some items would be the hood,spoiler,rims,exhaust,intake to name a few of the things. Hood and spoiler that were replaced would be sold as 'take-offs',rims if someone ordered the 17" 10 spoke chromed would replace the 17" 10 spoke painted(the painted ones would be sold as 'take-offs',I bought quite a few of them),SLP CAI(cold air intake) would replace the OEM intake filtration system. Rearends were available with Auburn and Eaton carriers and rear gears were changed if so ordered. Autos could get optional torque convertors. Suspensions were changed. There's a lot more to the list.
The SLP build facility was located at the GM St.Catherines' Camaro/Firebird production plant. All f-bodies were built completely at the GM lines. A vehicle with SLP options went directly to the SLP facility. There the conversion would be done.
Let's take the Camaro SS for example. SLP would receive a complete Z28 and transform it to a SS. Some items would be the hood,spoiler,rims,exhaust,intake to name a few of the things. Hood and spoiler that were replaced would be sold as 'take-offs',rims if someone ordered the 17" 10 spoke chromed would replace the 17" 10 spoke painted(the painted ones would be sold as 'take-offs',I bought quite a few of them),SLP CAI(cold air intake) would replace the OEM intake filtration system. Rearends were available with Auburn and Eaton carriers and rear gears were changed if so ordered. Autos could get optional torque convertors. Suspensions were changed. There's a lot more to the list.
Thanks for the clarification guys. I was hoping it wasn't a unicorn. Does this mean I should have put the additive in? I just filled it with Valvoline 80w90 which specified "Limited Slip".
08-04-2016, 09:42 PM
#12
TECH Junkie
You are good to go. The Auburn units use a 4oz. bottle or two of limited slip additive.
08-05-2016, 09:21 AM
#14
Bought this nearly original 00 SS earlier this year and the seller specified that it had a "Detroit Locker Positive Traction". Car has always spun both wheels but it doesn't have any of the noises I've read about concerning a Detroit locker. Car has 192k on it and the diff fluid looks great so it has defiantly been serviced.
What rear is this? Thanks for any help.
What rear is this? Thanks for any help.
That's a factory 10 bolt 7.5" Torsen unit. It can become a locker or a open real quick with a small amount of abuse!
08-08-2016, 06:39 AM
#16
All 6 of my Torsen equipped fbodies, all autos, all stock, broke the torsen in normal driving conditions. Usually on a hard green light leave or a WOT 1-2 shift. UCKIN JUNK!
The last 2 broke locked up permanently
The last 2 broke locked up permanently
08-09-2016, 09:26 AM
#18
I ran a Eaton clutch posi, LPW cover, solid pinion bearing spacer, and Motive Performance gear for quite some time with no issues, but you can easily spend a lot of cash on a 10 bolt. The A4 trans will help it live but the Torsen is a time bomb.
If you have to keep the 10 bolt for a while get with us, we'd be happy to help with the upgrades at great prices!
If you have to keep the 10 bolt for a while get with us, we'd be happy to help with the upgrades at great prices!
08-11-2016, 03:43 PM
#19
I ran a Eaton clutch posi, LPW cover, solid pinion bearing spacer, and Motive Performance gear for quite some time with no issues, but you can easily spend a lot of cash on a 10 bolt. The A4 trans will help it live but the Torsen is a time bomb.
If you have to keep the 10 bolt for a while get with us, we'd be happy to help with the upgrades at great prices!
If you have to keep the 10 bolt for a while get with us, we'd be happy to help with the upgrades at great prices!
