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truetrac for mercedes

truetrac for mercedes

 
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llopness
K26-2

48
04-22-2013, 09:12 PM #1
I have a cosworth differential but I'm interested in getting a truetrac into a 3.69 rear end.
this is a Dana 30 truetrac. the axle shafts appear to be the same size.
the issues of adaptation that I foresee.
1. c-clips: I believe one could use spring clips a la a supra diff (see pic)
   
2.bearing size: the merck uses LM503349 to a 331944 outer race and the dana uses LM501349 I'll be calling my bearing person as soon as I can.
3. ring gear: I talked to a machinist, who can turn the carrier and make a pilot bushing and spacer for $250 and significantly less for more units. The Mercedes bolts go through the larger holes but don't center.
       
So super turbo people: what problems can you foresee?
would you want one if it works?
can you see a better way of doing it?
llopness
04-22-2013, 09:12 PM #1

I have a cosworth differential but I'm interested in getting a truetrac into a 3.69 rear end.
this is a Dana 30 truetrac. the axle shafts appear to be the same size.
the issues of adaptation that I foresee.
1. c-clips: I believe one could use spring clips a la a supra diff (see pic)
   
2.bearing size: the merck uses LM503349 to a 331944 outer race and the dana uses LM501349 I'll be calling my bearing person as soon as I can.
3. ring gear: I talked to a machinist, who can turn the carrier and make a pilot bushing and spacer for $250 and significantly less for more units. The Mercedes bolts go through the larger holes but don't center.
       
So super turbo people: what problems can you foresee?
would you want one if it works?
can you see a better way of doing it?

raysorenson
Superturbo

1,162
04-23-2013, 07:06 AM #2
I'm not a total diff guru but I do see racers of other platforms with easy access to torsen diffs spend lots of dough to get out of a Torsen and into a clutch type setup. Not sure why, it seems like torsen is the way to go.

I imagine that many of us in the diesel set would be interested in using the taller ratios. Can this carrier be machined to accept a 2.xx ring gear? I assume you're dealing with a 185mm diff, correct?
raysorenson
04-23-2013, 07:06 AM #2

I'm not a total diff guru but I do see racers of other platforms with easy access to torsen diffs spend lots of dough to get out of a Torsen and into a clutch type setup. Not sure why, it seems like torsen is the way to go.

I imagine that many of us in the diesel set would be interested in using the taller ratios. Can this carrier be machined to accept a 2.xx ring gear? I assume you're dealing with a 185mm diff, correct?

Duncansport
Holset

526
04-24-2013, 08:17 AM #3
(04-23-2013, 07:06 AM)raysorenson I'm not a total diff guru but I do see racers of other platforms with easy access to torsen diffs spend lots of dough to get out of a Torsen and into a clutch type setup. Not sure why, it seems like torsen is the way to go.

I imagine that many of us in the diesel set would be interested in using the taller ratios. Can this carrier be machined to accept a 2.xx ring gear? I assume you're dealing with a 185mm diff, correct?

Torsen diffs are indeed great, unless one wheel is off the ground
(or suspension is fully unloaded) then they act like a open diff.
Duncansport
04-24-2013, 08:17 AM #3

(04-23-2013, 07:06 AM)raysorenson I'm not a total diff guru but I do see racers of other platforms with easy access to torsen diffs spend lots of dough to get out of a Torsen and into a clutch type setup. Not sure why, it seems like torsen is the way to go.

I imagine that many of us in the diesel set would be interested in using the taller ratios. Can this carrier be machined to accept a 2.xx ring gear? I assume you're dealing with a 185mm diff, correct?

Torsen diffs are indeed great, unless one wheel is off the ground
(or suspension is fully unloaded) then they act like a open diff.

raysorenson
Superturbo

1,162
04-24-2013, 02:36 PM #4
(04-24-2013, 08:17 AM)Duncansport Torsen diffs are indeed great, unless one wheel is off the ground
(or suspension is fully unloaded) then they act like a open diff.

That happens on clutch diffs without preloading springs too, such as the 185mm LSD carriers.
raysorenson
04-24-2013, 02:36 PM #4

(04-24-2013, 08:17 AM)Duncansport Torsen diffs are indeed great, unless one wheel is off the ground
(or suspension is fully unloaded) then they act like a open diff.

That happens on clutch diffs without preloading springs too, such as the 185mm LSD carriers.

llopness
K26-2

48
04-25-2013, 08:40 AM #5
It's not happening.
the shaft where the bearing sets on the TT is 1 5/8"
and the bore where the outer race sets on the merck's diff housing is 85mm
and there aren't any off the shelf bearing to span that.
so with $350 for the TT
$250 for maching a pilot bushing and spacer
$??? bearing bushing
and then all the ancillary bits like the bearings themselves.

I am however trying to poke eaton to see if they can just not cut as much metal off to begin with.
llopness
04-25-2013, 08:40 AM #5

It's not happening.
the shaft where the bearing sets on the TT is 1 5/8"
and the bore where the outer race sets on the merck's diff housing is 85mm
and there aren't any off the shelf bearing to span that.
so with $350 for the TT
$250 for maching a pilot bushing and spacer
$??? bearing bushing
and then all the ancillary bits like the bearings themselves.

I am however trying to poke eaton to see if they can just not cut as much metal off to begin with.

llopness
K26-2

48
04-25-2013, 10:41 AM #6
(04-25-2013, 08:40 AM)llopness I am however trying to poke eaton to see if they can just not cut as much metal off to begin with.
worth a try, but a flat NO!
llopness
04-25-2013, 10:41 AM #6

(04-25-2013, 08:40 AM)llopness I am however trying to poke eaton to see if they can just not cut as much metal off to begin with.
worth a try, but a flat NO!

Eric78
GT2559V

198
05-02-2013, 02:10 AM #7
So can an ASD handle serious power & torque? It can be fully locked.
Eric78
05-02-2013, 02:10 AM #7

So can an ASD handle serious power & torque? It can be fully locked.

 
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