How many here run Detroit Lockers?

[DAVID GAGNARD]

Clois:

Been running a Detroit Locker on my road racer since the day one, no problems so far and it was a "well used" unit I had rebuilt....

When you let off the gas going into a turn, it "unlocks/ratchets" to let the inside wheel turn "freely", when back on the gas, it locks back up to apply equal power to both rear wheels.....

I don't hear any of the noise others have heard with the locker, but my car has NO mufflers and is loud...........

I know of a few guys running the DL on street cars and they have not said one bad thing about it....

I did pretty much burn up the factory Ford Trac Loc in my fastback after about 5 or 6 times on a road course with the car, never had any problems with it in "normal" street driving......

David

[FWB]

Originally Posted by DAVID GAGNARD

Clois:



When you let off the gas going into a turn, it "unlocks/ratchets" to let the inside wheel turn "freely", when back on the gas, it locks back up to apply equal power to both rear wheels.....


David

the point when you let off the gas....it will ratchet.....this is where i have a problem with getting a locker. when driving on the street, you approach a corner, you decelerate into a curve, but start to accelerate 3\4 of the way into a curve, this is where i feel i would not like a locker. it WILL cause drivability issues unless you totally change the way one drives.
i have discussed this with those who do this for a living, IE: mark williams, moser, strange, and they all agree that a locker for the street is unfriendly and the new Tru-Track design is the absolute best way to go for street\strip application. i have used detroit lockers on the street in older mustangs and yes they do work but they are harsh, these cars are harsh enough, personally anything i can do to make the car more friendly driving is a definite plus. i think Undy's praise for his, supports what i have researched so far.

[DAVID GAGNARD]

Originally Posted by FWB

the point when you let off the gas....it will ratchet.....this is where i have a problem with getting a locker. when driving on the street, you approach a corner, you decelerate into a curve, but start to accelerate 3\4 of the way into a curve, this is where i feel i would not like a locker. it WILL cause drivability issues unless you totally change the way one drives.
i have discussed this with those who do this for a living, IE: mark williams, moser, strange, and they all agree that a locker for the street is unfriendly and the new Tru-Track design is the absolute best way to go for street\strip application. i have used detroit lockers on the street in older mustangs and yes they do work but they are harsh, these cars are harsh enough, personally anything i can do to make the car more friendly driving is a definite plus. i think Undy's praise for his, supports what i have researched so far.

Agreed, I only have a DL in my road racer, street car has a Ford Trac Loc unit.....I started road racing with the DL, so that's how I learned to drive the car, I just don't know any better.....

Thanks everyone. David are you coming up for the MidAmerica Ford & Shelby Meet?

Clois, wish I could,been too long since the last time, but right now my truck is in the shop, bad tank of diesel, all 8 injectors stopped up,left me on the interstate "only" 110 miles from home, wanna see that tow bill????, or the repair bill$$$$$?????

On top of that, I broke/blew my motor at Barber Motorsports Park and the machine shop was supposed to have my "new" block bored and machined a month ago, now he tells me he'll have it done by the end of next week, so, the only thing still running is my Toyota company car, ya think they'll let me run it at Hallett?????

There should be 5 or 6 cars from here going, 2 show cars (Roush Stangs), 2 drag racers, and maybe 2 road racers, probably 10 to 15 people........

David

[JustOne]

I run one in my Unique FIA. Butch at Mid-South Gear built the jag rear-end, and I have never had any problems with it on the street. As mentioned it does rattle a little in tight parking lot turns but no big deal.

Justin