A couple thoughts

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In a message dated 96-01-12 07:27:06 EST, you write:

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>BZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZTTTT!!!!!!  (where's eric?)
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>totally, completely wrong.  the multiplate clutches used in the v8,
>the legacy and the porsches are completely different from VC's..
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>

In theory, eliot the v8 and porsche design multiplate clutches are more
similar to the VC than a vicous clutch set up becuz the multiplate clutches
are activated be electronics not by friction (HEAT).....  The v8 does not
generate heat to generate the clutch system, so there is no slip as in a
vicous clutch setup as in let's say a RWD LSD, it locks and unlocks based on
an electric actuator, not by heat gain or loss, so it's locking/unlocking
properties are more VC-like than LSD like in it's action.......  Are there
clutches in the v8, yes, is it a LSD friction type, no it is a torque sensing
electronic lockup clutch.   Jay Lamm's book has some neat pictures, and a
diagram of the v8 sure, but the pictures for sure are it's biggest
strength......   "electonic shear coupling" was my eact quote reference, as
apposed to a true friction type clutch set up (tho I think shear is a good
word, I thesaurus it however), an on or off reference more like a VC, but
hey, whatever.....  Maybe I was trying to hard to differentiate the v8 from
the ford Traction Lok eliot, sorry about that....

The porsche set up is also more like the V8 than the VClutch, however, it is
a little more sophisticated in it's application.....  But an on-off direct
coupling, not a heat coupling differential.......   Hmmmm, hate those
buzzers, esp since I have diagrams of the V8 that would rival mr Lamm.......
  Hate to think I made your v8 something it is not eliot.....

Scott