any of you tech head have a webpage to tell me how lsd exactly works?

 

Good luck man.

It took me a long time to understand how an open differential works, and it's still not sunk in all the way.

I've seen diagrams, write ups, explanations.....I don't think anybody truly understood it, they were just regurgitating information.

Anyways, if you truly figure it out, props to you. If anyone can explain it in a way that others can understand, props to you too.

 

hrmm someone wants to know how something works... try http://www.howstuffworks.com... they have a very good article on differentials here: http://www.howstuffworks.com/differential.htm

 

tiiite.b16a.com

 

thanks

 

In overly simplified terms, and LSD is nothing more than a spring-loaded clutch pack. The wheel with greater rotational velocity loads springs mounted between the side gears via a clutch coupling. The springs then expand, exerting pressure on the opposing clutch pack, effectively transferring torque to the other side gear/wheel.

Imagine subjecting a slinky to torsional stress. To unload/relieve the tension, the slinky will expand. Now picture clutch units attached to side gears on each end


[Modified by Jim S. '95 Z28, 9:52 PM 11/29/2001]

 

I got the general idea thanks

 

No prob

 

Aaaahhhh......but what about the gear LSD'd, like the Quaife?

That's what I was referring to. The howstuffworks article gave a very half-assed explanation of it.

 

What's a "gear" LSD?

There are several different methods to achieve "positive traction:"

- Standard limited slip units, either clutch of cone style
- Spools
- Lockers

 

well with LSD say you lunch at a light or track and you burn out sometimes only one tire well burn out and soemtimes both tires well burn out. but with LSD it grabs every time so if you ever decide to go track racing get it because if you **** going into a corner and only on wheel grabs you well lose or it will be harder to control so with LSD it easier to handle and helps you all around. hope this helps

 

your post made no sense at all.