[torsen] Torsen 3

[Keith Maddock]

Torsen 3, if I'm not mistaken, is based on a planetary gearset and allows the static torque distribution to be set with a bias like 60/40.

http://www.torsen.com/products/T-3.htm 

Changing the static bias rate more to the rear would most likely mean changing out the whole unit as you would need to change the gear ratios.
I suggest sending Torsen an email for more info!

The other cool thing is that it can be packaged as a "twin diff", which packages the front and center diffs as one unit.#

Cheers,
Keith

Keith Maddock, TRW Automotive,  Koblenz, Germany
Slip Control Systems, Systems Design, Traction Control
+49 (0)261/ 895 2474    -   -   keith.maddock at trw.com

>>> Joseph Pizzimenti <pizzoman at yahoo.com> 17:18:05 05.01.2004 >>>
You can not set a torsen to adjust more for the rear,
it sends torque to the axle with the most traction and
increasing the TBR will only make spider bite
worse...right, Scott?

Joe

--- Justin Wasik <Justinw at rga.com> wrote:
> 
> I've been trying to find out as much information
> about the torsen 3.  I've
> spoken with Stasis Engineering which modify the
> Torsen 1 and 2
> (manual/automatic audis) and they've never had the
> request to modify a
> torsen 3 which comes in the newer model Passat
> 4motion (quattro).  I'm
> trying to get ahold of info to verify which center
> differential I've got for
> sure and then procure one to send to Stasis to
> possibly modify the gearing
> to change the torque bias rate more to the rear of
> the drive wheels.
> 
> any info would be helpful...thanks
> _______________________________________________
> torsen mailing list
> torsen at audifans.com 
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