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Old 03-24-2005, 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by mbtoloczko
Hi Chike, I think there's a little more to it than just the viscous coupling on the 5MT vs the active center diff on 4eat. The standard viscous center diff on the 5MT is very weak. For all intents, its an open diff. With a stronger viscous coupling on the center diff, I'd guess that at least as straight line traction goes, the 5MT could do much better.
Good point Mychailo. I guess changing to an adjustable STI center diff would reap benefits...

-Chike
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