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Re: torsens


> In message <199802241459.JAA16963@us.net> Josh Pinkert writes:

> > >You can also lock that center diff and drive the car FWD with no propshaft
> > >installed. BTDT. Many a Pro-Rally ur-q has finished a stage as a FWD.....
> > >Now try *that* with a Torsen!
> > >
> > 
> > Theoretically, it would work with a Torsen. 70% of the power would be
> > diverted to the front.  Would it damage the torsen?  Maybe...I really don't
> > know.

> Power cannot vanish.  That 30% has to go somewhere.

Indeed not, it accelerates the engine and drivetrain...

Orin.