Subject	The Cusco LSD is a clutch-type LSD >
Posted by	kZtt (zedparts.com) on February 25, 2002 at 7:09 PM
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In Reply To	is it still a viscous coupling? posted by NIXTA TTZ on February 25, 2002 at 06:10 PM
Message	not a viscous LSD. It uses the friction characteristics of clutch discs to transfer power when one wheel is slipping... a viscous LSD works by heating up a fluid causing it to expand when one wheel slips. A viscous LSD "reacts" slower than a clutch-type LSD, so when one wheel starts to slip, there is a very short delay where the LSD is not functioning while the fluid heats up. On high hp cars, this short delay could cause the car to deviate from its intended path. A clutch-type LSD also gives a more linear and progressive lock-up characteristic compared to a viscous LSD. The disadvantage of a clutch-type LSD is that it will require rebuilding every few years just like your clutch...
Follow Ups	should i get racelogic t/c or a cusco limited slip? (n/m) - 1BADSZ 15:10:09 02/25/02 Depends what you want to do. What's your intent? (n/m) - Z-Jay (Edmonton) 15:23:43 02/25/02 better traction of course (n/m) - 1BADSZ 15:26:11 02/25/02 sorry, that sounded rude... - 1BADSZ 15:31:20 02/25/02 Re: sorry, that sounded rude... - ZHOUND 15:33:41 02/25/02 an upgraded LSD will not help in straight line situations. - Bernie 17:46:46 02/25/02 Not true - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 17:57:08 02/25/02 I've never seen any data supporting that. Many people knocke - Bernie 21:24:17 02/25/02 It will help with drag launches too. - ZHOUND 18:02:32 02/25/02 What?? I wasn't being rude. It was a legitimate question -> - Z-Jay (Edmonton) 16:35:43 02/25/02 think he meant his first reply, not yours (n/m) - Jjzx (pic masta/MECP) 16:40:41 02/25/02 Whats the rough cost on the cusco limited slip? (n/m) - TARGETZ 15:56:57 02/25/02 about $1,000 (n/m) - 1BADSZ 16:09:07 02/25/02 is that with the whole pumpkin??? - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 17:54:45 02/25/02 Yup, that's the price from me :) (n/m) - kZtt (zedparts.com) 19:16:33 02/25/02 I agree that isnt that bad at all. (n/m) - TARGETZ 09:15:09 02/26/02 maybe im missing something here, but>> - NIXTA TTZ 17:25:14 02/25/02 WHen you start making more HP - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 17:53:51 02/25/02 how does the lsd put the power down without spining? - NIXTA TTZ 17:59:35 02/25/02 The clutch material is stronger - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 18:07:49 02/25/02 is it still a viscous coupling? - NIXTA TTZ 18:10:16 02/25/02 That im not sure of - SteamyZ(ZtoyZ.NET©) 18:18:29 02/25/02 Re: That im not sure of - ZHOUND 19:07:45 02/25/02 The Cusco LSD is a clutch-type LSD > - kZtt (zedparts.com) 19:09:33 02/25/02 Yes i agree I would get both lol :D - gtclk 02:23:15 02/26/02
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