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LSD or Locked Diff? |
twin356 |
Jul 30 2016, 06:35 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 15-December 07 From: virginia Member No.: 8,471 |
Looking for OPINIONS on locker or LSD for914/6 about 200hp.
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J P Stein |
Jul 30 2016, 06:52 PM
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Irrelevant old fart Group: Members Posts: 8,797 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Vancouver, WA Member No.: 45 Region Association: None |
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Cracker |
Jul 31 2016, 06:18 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
I'd ask first what you are intending to use the car for? I can't think in any use that you would really be happy with a locker. I have had a Guard TB and have currently a Guard LSD. I prefer the LSD but I also use my car on road courses. If you A/X (which I do not), I hear the TB is more compatible. Out of my realm there...my friend who bought my TB and only runs on Road courses is looking at switching to a LSD someday. He likes the TB but would prefer the LSD. All I know...best of luck.
Tony |
Randal |
Jul 31 2016, 11:39 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
In 222 I first ran first a Guard LSD and then later changed to a Guard TB differential.
For autoxing or hillclimbs the TBD works best. If you use a LSD autoxing you'll find that it's difficult to impossible to dial out understeer, i.e., the front end pushing. Slip in a TBD and the understeer is gone, saves time in every tight corner. On the track the LSD works great, especially in braking areas. I haven't run a TBD on the track, but will be doing that with the DSR, which has one. It will be interesting to see the differences. |
6freak |
Aug 1 2016, 07:35 AM
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MR.C Group: Members Posts: 4,740 Joined: 19-March 08 From: Tacoma WA Member No.: 8,829 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
TB DIFF (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
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brant |
Aug 1 2016, 09:30 AM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,620 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I loved my locked diff
it required a completely different driving style it was literally dangerous on a dirty track or wet track as the required style was full slide but no one will ever out brake you on the track with a locked diff tire wear goes up, tranny temps go down On the current race car I'm running a TB paul guard and I had a conversation once upon a time, where he admitted that a TB can be faster on a track in a mid engine car, vs- an LSD our tranny builder (amazing driver) did some testing between different diffs in a 914 and also recommended the TB based on lap times |
twin356 |
Aug 1 2016, 10:57 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 20 Joined: 15-December 07 From: virginia Member No.: 8,471 |
The car is strictly a Race Car, vintage. Highly doubt ever Auto X. My 356 race cars were always ZF LSD. Past 10 years I drove a sports racer with open Diff. Now back to Porsches, and mid engine.
Thanks for the responses. Scott |
Cracker |
Aug 1 2016, 11:47 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Brant - Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
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campbellcj |
Aug 1 2016, 05:03 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,543 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Same here; mine has a Quaife TBD which was recommended to me over a conventional LSD or spool (locker) for this car/application. It has worked out great.
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Cracker |
Aug 1 2016, 06:52 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Chris - That is interesting. The conventional wisdom associated the LSD is that it assists under deceleration/braking - calming the rear and stabilizing it under threshold braking. You and your car look great so obviously your TB works well.
T Same here; mine has a Quaife TBD which was recommended to me over a conventional LSD or spool (locker) for this car/application. It has worked out great. |
campbellcj |
Aug 1 2016, 10:09 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,543 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Originally my plan was to use this current box for short technical tracks and have a bit taller-geared one for big tracks; that one would have a conventional LSD, probably a Guard. I just haven't gotten around to this plan yet... and the car is reasonably stable under braking as it sits now - it was much worse at some points in the past.
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Woody |
Aug 3 2016, 07:46 PM
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Sandbox Rabblerouser and head toilet scrubber Group: Members Posts: 3,858 Joined: 28-December 10 From: San Antonio Texas Member No.: 12,530 Region Association: Southwest Region |
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Cracker |
Aug 3 2016, 08:25 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
Cool Woody.
Here is the difference between OEM and my Guard! T |
jd74914 |
Aug 4 2016, 08:43 AM
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Its alive Group: Members Posts: 4,780 Joined: 16-February 04 From: CT Member No.: 1,659 Region Association: North East States |
How well does the TB unit work on really bumpy courses? Do they have lots of preload to prevent freewheeling when one wheel lifts?
Are the references to LSD above to a salisbury (clutch and ramp-type) or clutch-type? I'm just curious. |
Cracker |
Aug 4 2016, 08:52 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
http://www.guardtransmissionllc.com/produc...-differentials/
Mine is a 60/40... Tony How well does the TB unit work on really bumpy courses? Do they have lots of preload to prevent freewheeling when one wheel lifts? Are the references to LSD above to a salisbury (clutch and ramp-type) or clutch-type? I'm just curious. |
Randal |
Aug 16 2016, 10:06 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,446 Joined: 29-May 03 From: Los Altos, CA Member No.: 750 |
I've got to add a point of clarification to my earlier post.
I talked to Matt at Guard and told him my understanding of how a TBD worked was that power would always go to the wheel with the best traction. He said, right, but added the qualifier “until the limit” is reached. He described the limit as 20% friction. So anytime you find or create a situation that falls below the 20% limit the differential will go open. So drive wheel lift on tight corners should be dialed out by adjusting your suspension. Lifting a drive wheel is not good. |
stownsen914 |
Aug 16 2016, 03:33 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 913 Joined: 3-October 06 From: Ossining, NY Member No.: 6,985 Region Association: None |
I've used a locker in my 914 racecar since I built it. 250 hp with wide slicks. I did it mostly for budget reasons since I was pretty $ constrained when I built the car - basically just had the stock diff welded by a local welder. Aside from some push in very tight turns, I've been happy with the handling. Though admittedly that's probably because it's all I know - 90% of my seat time is with this car and my driving style has probably adapted to it. Forget autocrossing with a locker, and for what it's worth, maneuvering the car in tighter spaces like loading on the trailer in the driveway is a pain in the butt.
One thing worth noting - a risk with using a locker is if you break an axle or CV (usually under power), you can lose directional control of the car. I broke a CV on the front straight at Lime Rock a couple years ago, and even in 5th gear nearly lost control of the car at 100+ mph. Not fun. With a clutch type LSD or TBD, you would just lose most or all drive power in that scenario. Scott |
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