Re: Torsen LSD

["David R Johnson" <johnsnd@domain.elided>]

On Apr 15,  3:41pm, Bennett, George J wrote:

> What you are describing is not the Torsen (Torque Sensing) LSD. The Torsen
> uses worm gears for the limited slip action. I do know that some FWD cars
> use the viscous type LSD you describe. I don't know of any FWD cars with
> Torsens.

Oops, my mistake.  I do recall that the LSD I referred to is termed a "viscous
coupling".  At some point I made the incorrect assumption that the Torsen is an
equivalent.  I still believe however that it is impractical to use anything
other than a viscous coupling for a FWD LSD.  The only car I personally know of
with a Torsen is indeed RWD.

Dave J.
1982 GTV6

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