Date:         Sat, 2 May 2009 08:08:12 -0700
Reply-To:     aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
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From:         aatransaxle <daryl@AATRANSAXLE.COM>
Subject:      Re: limited slip differential question
Comments: To: colorworks@GCI.NET
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As far as the Torque Biasing Diff (TBD) LSD goes..Its a seamless always
there unit that doesn't change anything but traction..no mileage hit or
anything relating to tire wear..Just keeps you going much further than you
would with the stock "right wheel drive"..
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Troy" <colorworks@GCI.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Friday, May 01, 2009 8:20 PM
Subject: limited slip differential question


> Regarding limited-slip differentials in 4 speed manual trannies in 2wd
> Vanagons, what are the impacts on fuel economy and tire wear?
>
> Thanks in advance,
>
> Warren in Santa Fe
> 88 Westy
>
> I'm certainly no expert on limited slip differentials; I'm the one who was
> posting a question to begin with. My understanding though is that they are
> open until needed. Going around a turn for example will engage them.
> Generally, it's going to have very little effect on the van's fuel
> economy.  Again, it engages only when you need it.
>
> Troy