A little advice needed from auto engineers...
McLeod03
14-03-2005, 04:33
Alright, here's the problem. Having finally got the SVA test passed on my kit car, I persuaded Dad to let me modify it a little. Replaced the carbs and filters, changed the exhaust manifold, and lightened the flywheel. So now I've got about 160 bhp running into a live-axle rear-wheel drive car with a kerb weight of just over 600 kg.
Now comes the question: is it worth the trade off in power to fit a limited slip-diff to the car, and how much work is involved in actually fitting one post-build?
UpwardThrust
14-03-2005, 15:15
Alright, here's the problem. Having finally got the SVA test passed on my kit car, I persuaded Dad to let me modify it a little. Replaced the carbs and filters, changed the exhaust manifold, and lightened the flywheel. So now I've got about 160 bhp running into a live-axle rear-wheel drive car with a kerb weight of just over 600 kg.
Now comes the question: is it worth the trade off in power to fit a limited slip-diff to the car, and how much work is involved in actually fitting one post-build?
Depends on the model ... and true limited slip or possy? (may want to look at manual lock diffs they tend to be light and rugged)
Salvondia
14-03-2005, 15:19
Alright, here's the problem. Having finally got the SVA test passed on my kit car, I persuaded Dad to let me modify it a little. Replaced the carbs and filters, changed the exhaust manifold, and lightened the flywheel. So now I've got about 160 bhp running into a live-axle rear-wheel drive car with a kerb weight of just over 600 kg.
Now comes the question: is it worth the trade off in power to fit a limited slip-diff to the car, and how much work is involved in actually fitting one post-build?
If you’re concerned with handling or being able to drift, yes a LSD will be worth it.