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[msm]

Is the rear end in the svx posi trac or limited slip

[Sean486]

Limited Slip

[1986nate]

It's a viscous LSD. When one side slips, the fluid is heated up and power is transferred to the other rear axle.

[svxfiles]

Originally Posted by 1986nate

It's a viscous LSD. When one side slips, the fluid is heated up and power is transferred BOTH OF THE rear axles.

I know that is what you meant!

[1986nate]

Originally Posted by svxfiles

I know that is waht you meant!

Yeah, I should have included the word "more" as more power is delivered to the wheel with more traction.

[oab_au]

Well to be completly testnical here.

It reduces the amount of power going to the wheel, with least traction.

Harvey.

[Tireiron]

Originally Posted by msm

Is the rear end in the svx posi trac or limited slip

And posi trac and limited slip are technically the same thing, just that posi trac is the GM brand name for their limited slip axles. There are different types of limited slip technology. Clutch pack, viscous, torsen, etc. All of these limit the amount of wheel spin only 1 tire can see on an axle.

These are not to be confused with locking diffs, which physically lock the wheels together keeping them at the same speed equally. There are also different types of locking diff technology.

A limited slip is a much better diff for a street car because they are smooth and give just the right amount of extra traction needed. Locking diffs are used more in off-road trucks and extreme traction situations, but can be uncomfortable and unwieldy on the street.

[msm]

What's the best fluid to use in the rear ? ( I know that is a loaded question )

[1986nate]

Originally Posted by msm

What's the best fluid to use in the rear ? ( I know that is a loaded question )

Just don't put any LSD additive of any sort. 75-90 or 80-90 gear oil depending on the climate

[svxfiles]

Originally Posted by msm

What's the best fluid to use in the rear ? ( I know that is a loaded question )

I like Mobil1 75/90.