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02-24-2009, 05:54 PM
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Lsd
Gday guys
Do most of you guys use the lsd rear ends or is a non lsd rear end sufficent for a car that only going to be used as a weekend cruiser?
thanks.
Graeme
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02-24-2009, 06:03 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Gday guys
Do most of you guys use the lsd rear ends or is a non lsd rear end sufficent for a car that only going to be used as a weekend cruiser?
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You do not need a posi, or even an independent rear for that matter, for "gentle weekend cruising." BUT, if you start showing off and get on her hard over a bumpy, dusty, curvy road you'll want a fully independent limited slip rear to keep you on the road, not off.  |
02-24-2009, 07:31 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Classic revival kit (CR3181), gen III engine, T56 6 speed box, AU XR8 lsd diff
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For a weekend cruiser a non LSD will be all you need.
If you want to lay 2 black lines when taking of then you need the LSD 
And if going drag racing you will want LSD.
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02-24-2009, 07:37 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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If you want to lay 2 black lines when taking of then you need the LSD |
Nothing looks quite as stupid as a one-legged burn out -- unless you couple it with uncontrolled wheel hop.  |
02-24-2009, 09:20 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RMC, carb 347 TopLoader and Jag running gear ~ so old school I time it with an hour-glass :D
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For a weekend cruiser a non LSD will be all you need.
If you want to lay 2 black lines when taking of then you need the LSD
And if going drag racing you will want LSD. |
ditto
the single spinner might help you avoid finding that you're suddently pointing the wrong way
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02-25-2009, 05:02 AM
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If your running a Ford power plant you definately need a LSD
as for the others a banjo will be sufficient
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02-25-2009, 06:38 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Rat Rod Racer, LS1 & T56
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If your running a Ford power plant you definately need a LSD
as for the others a banjo will be sufficient |
Some of those Ford blokes are on LSD I think 
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02-25-2009, 02:04 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Harrison #73 with an L76 6 litre CHEV, T56, 6SPEED,R32 Rear end.
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Why?
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Originally Posted by acecob
If your running a Ford power plant you definately need a LSD
as for the others a banjo will be sufficient |
Acecob,
Aren't the words "Ford Power plant" an oxymoron??? 
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02-25-2009, 05:47 AM
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dthe single spinner might help you avoid finding that you're suddently pointing the wrong way
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Or just pull four of the plug wires. That'll keep you rear end from coming out from under you as well. |
02-25-2009, 05:20 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: BBF 545 Stroker Alloy Heads Roller Cam Aluminium Flywheel Twin plate Clutch TKO600 9inch Independent Rear 335x17 Rear 315x17 Front 1140kg
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I'm just fitting a 9'' IRS and are using a Detroit True Trak it detects when one wheel loses traction and transmits the power to the other wheel. These things are the next step up from an LSD and not as irritating as a Detroit locker
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02-25-2009, 05:31 PM
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This chev ford thing comes up all the time..... I reckon if shelby thought a chev engine was any good he would have put one in to start with..... Its like buying a ford car and putting a holden donk in it.....
My two bobs worth
Cheers Mark
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02-25-2009, 05:50 PM
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We've hooked him Schipps, Now we've just got to reel him in
Cheers
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02-25-2009, 05:59 PM
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I think Acecob used the right bait as he might have been the first one to hook a couple.
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02-25-2009, 06:17 PM
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I think Acecob used the right bait as he might have been the first one to hook a couple.
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He got a couple of nibbles with that one. Mark took the big bite.
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02-25-2009, 10:31 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: RMC with 6 litre 307KW LS2, Comp Cam, 348rwhp & 532.5 ftlb of torque with 6L80E Tiptronic Transmission
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This chev ford thing comes up all the time..... I reckon if shelby thought a chev engine was any good he would have put one in to start with..... Its like buying a ford car and putting a holden donk in it.....
My two bobs worth
Cheers Mark
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Thanks for the idea Mark. My mates Ford is continually breaking down. Now I can let him know how he can obtain total reliability.
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02-25-2009, 06:33 PM
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You just gotta laugh fella's..... each to their own an enjoy it!!!!!
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02-26-2009, 04:05 AM
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LOL
It never fails does it
at least I got to laugh again today
keep it up gents
Schipps,
It only depends who you barrack for mate
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02-26-2009, 01:45 PM
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LOL
It never fails does it
at least I got to laugh again today
keep it up gents
Schipps,
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Mark,
I probably lean towards the chev more but the whole Ford/Chev argument that has happened elsewhere doesn't really matter in the whole scheme of things. We are after all, just building a replica .
Good to see this thread was taken in the spirit of fun in the way it was intended, for just a bit of a laugh.
Keep up the good work.
With my replica no one will know what powers it, well apart from these badges...
regards
Mick
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02-26-2009, 03:59 PM
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02-25-2009, 06:35 PM
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Mark has forgotten that Shelby went to Chev first and they knocked him back, so even the man who built these cars really wanted to put a chev in it, we simply carry out his wishes
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