Engine Builders talk.
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I think dyno before and after would definitely be a good idea. That 10k price point is why I want to take a 98 long block with some mild cams, to start building torque before the 1000 rpm mark, in pi heads just to see if its even remotely close to what I want. If it is then I can spend the money to actually build the engine from new.
I really want a rear e-locker but I would do gears at that point too. Nothing about truck building is cheap. Lol
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Originally Posted by jprevat
I will definitely need to look into that. I wonder if they make one for the front diff.
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Originally Posted by DrillRig52
They do, I've looked into it. The problem with a full time locker in the front is that you will always be running 4wd making fuel mileage even more horrible than it already is.
I would need this one for the rear. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dtl-913a477/overview/
...and this one for the front. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dtl-912a562/overview/
...and this one for the front. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/dtl-912a562/overview/
Even if its the torsen LS? Since it would only be connected with the driver side axle and the short axle that isnt collared to the pass side wouldnt the LS by definition power the shorter pass axle since it has the least amount of resistance?
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I'm almost positive it will keep the 4x4 engaged. If you look at how a Torsen diff works, it only lets a limited amount of slip before it turns to a full on locker unlike a clutch style LSD with clutch packs. Too bad Collin doesn't come around much anymore, he has a locked front and I'm sure he could explain this much better than I.