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chain diff
oadamo - 22/9/07 at 01:53 PM

hi ive came across a diff but its a torque-sensing diff are these any good for making chain diffs.
adam

nitram38 - 22/9/07 at 02:09 PM

Any more details like manufacturer/car etc?

oadamo - 22/9/07 at 02:32 PM

quote:
Originally posted by nitram38
Any more details like manufacturer/car etc?


hi all i no it was out of an audi.
adam

daviep - 22/9/07 at 05:58 PM

Depends how easy it is to seal up the diff to keep it full of oil or grease. A picture would be helpful.

What kind of "torque sensing" does this diff have? Is it an ATB type such as a quaiffe or is it a viscous coupling like a sierra LSD?

oadamo - 22/9/07 at 06:20 PM

ill post a pic tomorrow. its at work.
adam

NS Dev - 23/9/07 at 08:51 PM

I'd guess its a torsen gear diff

paulf - 24/9/07 at 08:36 PM

Ive seen them used in the formula student cars with a chain drive.
Paul.

Johan - 28/9/07 at 08:33 PM

This is maybe helpful:
http://www.c42.mride.se/chaindrive.html
(chain drive Audi torsen diff)