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spyderbuddy · 01-27-2011, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSkooter

My other vehicle is an S-10 Blazer with no limited slip diff. It is as close to impossible as you can get to spin the driver's side rear tire. Obviously, two completely different vehicles, but the physics of it are no different. With an open differential, you would have to have completely identical forces occuring on both sides of the car to make both rear tires spin. And guess what? If you're in the driver's seat without a passenger who weighs exactly the same as you in the passenger seat, then the forces are not equal, and only the passenger's side tire will spin.

In fact, I don't think I have ever seen any vehicle with an open diff. do a burnout with BOTH tires. Yeah, I'm sure it could happen, and I'll probably get a lot of responses saying something to the effect of, "yeah, I knew this one guy back in high school that said he had an open diff and he did a burnout, what now?!" But the odds are slim to none.

I got a v6 sonoma S15 and it has a locker in the rear end.

DAL123 · 01-27-2011, 12:29 PM

The V6/As has a completly smaller differential housing with 3.27 ratio. all the other models V6?M6, V8/A6,V8/M6 Have the same differential housing physically, The V6/M6 and the V8/A6 have a 3.27 gear ratio also but the V8/M6 has 3.45 gear ratio. To get posi in the V6/A6 swap out the half shaft from a V8 and the complete diferential from a V6/M6 or V8/A6 ( same gear ratio no speedo tune needed.) if you use a diff from a V8/M6 you will need to have the speedo sycronized to accomodate the different gear ratio. but will give ya a little more kick ...

spyderbuddy · 01-27-2011, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by DAL123

The V6/As has a completly smaller differential housing with 3.27 ratio. all the other models V6?M6, V8/A6,V8/M6 Have the same differential housing physically, The V6/M6 and the V8/A6 have a 3.27 gear ratio also but the V8/M6 has 3.45 gear ratio. To get posi in the V6/A6 swap out the half shaft from a V8 and the complete diferential from a V6/M6 or V8/A6 ( same gear ratio no speedo tune needed.) if you use a diff from a V8/M6 you will need to have the speedo sycronized to accomodate the different gear ratio. but will give ya a little more kick ...

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M109Rrider · 01-27-2011, 01:03 PM

My motorcycle has posi-trac

*Mr. Wyndham* · 01-27-2011, 01:06 PM

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Originally Posted by M109Rrider

My motorcycle has posi-trac

rollinhard · 01-27-2011, 01:06 PM

This is a V6 A6 and it spins both back tires.
I wonder whats different

CamaroSkooter · 01-27-2011, 01:11 PM

I give up...

JasonK · 01-27-2011, 01:13 PM

Rollinhard - Yip that is what mine does! LOL But now I have 20's and I don't want to burn them off...

chvyman · 01-27-2011, 01:13 PM

I believe the hubs are also larger to handle the larger axles.

M109Rrider · 01-27-2011, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Dragoneye

Sorry, it's been a boring day on the job......this is your tax dollars hard at work.

justa25thTA · 01-27-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by M109Rrider

My motorcycle has posi-trac

Mine has Uni-trac, or maybe mono-trac?

formare · 01-27-2011, 02:29 PM

Our differential is "open" meaning all things equal, equal torque is applied to both tires. The cars will easily spin both tires assuming both sides have about the same amount friction to the pavement. That said - either tire can do a single tire burnout, just depends on the friction.

I think the A6 has an open and not a LSD beacoause they are better handling in the snow.

Devon · 01-27-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by StreetReporter

First, "not an enthusiast?" And they bought a Camaro? Puhleez.

I am an enthusiast, and as was previously stated, had my reasons for buying a 312 HP V6 and an auto tranny.

Second, where I really miss the LSD (limited slip differential, not acid) is IN THE SNOW THIS WINTER. Part of the fun of having a RWD muscle car is being able to kick out the rear end PREDICTABLY.

Without the LSD, the car is just too squirrely when it breaks free.

Now I wish I had gotten the M6.

This about sums up my situation.

Sorry, I did not clarify that I meant the V6 with the automatic transmission.

Unfortunately I cannot get the manual transmission as my wife will be driving the car and she can't/won't drive a stick.

I'm not interested in doing burnouts, I am interested in all-around good traction in all types of weather.

Thanks for the reply's guys and gals.

And thank you to DAL123 for clarifying how one can go about adding a LSD in the future.

BlkThndr66 · 01-27-2011, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by mclark10

Just get a V8 M6 and tell your wife to drive the minivan

01-27-2011, 01:11 PM	#35
CamaroSkooter Retarded One-Legged Owl Drives: 2010 Black Camaro 2SS Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 9,745	I give up... __________________ My VIN = 2G1FK1EJ9A9105017 Build Date: 04-23-2009 according to: http://www.compnine.com/vid.php

01-27-2011, 01:13 PM	#36
JasonK Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Topeka, Kansas Posts: 713 View My Garage	Rollinhard - Yip that is what mine does! LOL But now I have 20's and I don't want to burn them off... __________________ 2015 Sentra / 2015 Murano / 2012 HD Ultra Classic / 1995 Z71 / 1966 Mustang

01-27-2011, 02:29 PM	#40
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	Our differential is "open" meaning all things equal, equal torque is applied to both tires. The cars will easily spin both tires assuming both sides have about the same amount friction to the pavement. That said - either tire can do a single tire burnout, just depends on the friction. I think the A6 has an open and not a LSD beacoause they are better handling in the snow. __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

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01-27-2011, 12:29 PM	#30
DAL123 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2LT/RS/A6 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: New Bedford, Mass. Posts: 106 View My Garage	The V6/As has a completly smaller differential housing with 3.27 ratio. all the other models V6?M6, V8/A6,V8/M6 Have the same differential housing physically, The V6/M6 and the V8/A6 have a 3.27 gear ratio also but the V8/M6 has 3.45 gear ratio. To get posi in the V6/A6 swap out the half shaft from a V8 and the complete diferential from a V6/M6 or V8/A6 ( same gear ratio no speedo tune needed.) if you use a diff from a V8/M6 you will need to have the speedo sycronized to accomodate the different gear ratio. but will give ya a little more kick ...

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chvyman Drives: 2SS 45TH,gfx,blade spoiler,h grille Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Leechburg PA Posts: 295 View My Garage	I believe the hubs are also larger to handle the larger axles.