LSD? Torsen or Qualife...

[03SVTF]

I heard that the Qualife costs more than the Torsen and the Torsen is newer on the market. Is either one of these better than the other? Differences?

 

[Daeron]

They both use the same principle, so I'd prolly go with the Torsen personally.

 

[Anaxagoras1986]

Wow that's going to be alot of work to put in. Don't you have the split the tranny casing to get it in there?

 

[bobosfocus]

The last focus fanitic mag had an article on how to install the quaife. I don't think they split the case. I'll try to find the mag and let you know. I do not think that torsen makes a diff to fit the svt. The quaife to fit a focus is around $600, the one for the SVT is an additional $400. Just happens to be the next investment on my car.

 

[03SVTF]

Anaxagoras - I might do it at the same time as a new clutch/flywheel combo so it will be a fun little project if I decide to go through with it. I also heard that it is really hard. I also think that you do in fact need to split the case cause I think you are supposed to use a Ford tool to get it open

bobo - i am not sure but i think Torsen might be coming out with one soon if its not already out (cheaper than qualife)

 

[Switchblade550]

There was a discussion about this on Focus Fanatics and someone brought up a good point about their differences.
http://www.focusfanatics.com/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=75678

 

[HTPerformance]

The Quaife is better due to the torque bias ratio? Quaife was 4.5:1 and the Torsen was 2.5:1. Quaife will even warranty the part for use in Motorsports/racing, so no worries there, but Torsen?? who knows.

 

[03SVTF]

...looks like the Qualife wins

 

[bananabuggy]

What LSD does Mini offer on the S?

 

[HTPerformance]

Did this turn into a Mini forum or am I missing something??? *scratches head*

 

[Daeron]

The Mini has a Getrag 6-speed as well, hence the question

 

[HTPerformance]

I know, but how do you know it is the same unit? Is that a known fact?

 

[Daeron]

The LSD part numbers from Quaife are exactly the same, so you tell me Different gearing, same housing.

 

[bananabuggy]

I know, but how do you know it is the same unit? Is that a known fact?

Same gearbox. Common knowledge.

Mini now offers an LSD so I woas wondering what it was.

 

[HTPerformance]

The LSD part numbers from Quaife are exactly the same, so you tell me Different gearing, same housing.

Good to know, I haven't looked up the part #'s. :rockon:

 

[Primaris]

Gear box is the same, but the ratio's are higher.