Diff plugs (Jay Kempf)

[Adam Gratz]

So a stock 1991 200 20v does not have a rear Torsens diff?  I loved my 1989
200 10v with manual center lock, but I believe it was a 3.90:1. Do either
of  you recall the ratio?

Any one out there running or have experience running a manual center
locking diff with a Torsen rear end, please comment. This sounds like my
perfect combination.


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On Mon, Sep 23, 2013 at 7:41 AM, Bernie Benz <b.benz at charter.net> wrote:

> I stand corrected! Thanks, Tony.
> Bernie
>
> On Sep 23, 2013, at 5:02 AM, Tony Hoffman wrote:
>
> Early type 44 chassis Audi's with manual transmissions had open centers
> with lockers, as well as rears. No torsen till the 100/200 line. Then the
> V8. All V8's in the 'states have 4.11:1 final drive ratios. All have torsen
> rear differentials. Manual trans ones also have center torsens, auto's have
> open centers with electronic locking.
>
> When speaking of "Auto tranny Quatros", I"m assuming you mean the V8's
> specifically. Many of the later auto trans Quattros have a torsen center
> differential.
>
> Which is better is a matter of opinion, some people prefer the Torsens,
> some prefer the lockers.
>
> Tony
>
> On Sun, Sep 22, 2013 at 6:22 PM, Bernie Benz <b.benz at charter.net> wrote:
>
>> All 44 chassis (and others) manual tranny Quatros use a torsen for the
>> center diff and open or locking diffs front and rear.
>> Auto tranny Quatros were never built with a center torsion diff, so Audi
>> put it in the rear on the V8 for some limited slip capability. Makes a very
>> desirable upgrade for any TQ, two torsions being better than one.
>>
>> Bernie
>>
>
>