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Timothy_j · January 2nd, 2007, 02:59 AM

I know this may be on here, but I haven't found it (or skipped it, it's late) in about fifteen pages. I've got a '90 hatchback LX 5.0, and I need some sources for a differential.

Nothing much modded. Electric fan off an '02 beetle, X-pipe, Flowmaster 40 HD's, MAC cai, Running Falken ziex 225/50/R16's.

Point of this story is that I lost 2/3 to a (surprised me) turboed '97 civic last night, the one I won being the rolling start and a harsh drop into first. Got home and fretted for about an hour over that. There may always be a Honda that beats me, but I'd rather it not be a sleeper.

One tire fire isn't cutting it. On ponies the best I can expect without rubbing is a 245, but both tires rotating would be a bonus. I've heard the Thorsten from an edge ranger would do, but I'd like opinions. Price is, as with all of us, an issue.

Tony_90fox · January 2nd, 2007, 03:32 AM

Stupid question but have you had the T-loc rebuilt? That might help with the one tire spinning.

Timothy_j · January 2nd, 2007, 03:46 AM

Just bought it, and just learning. I've got about $3k to put in it for the moment, and I want the most bang for my buck. I have rudimentary mechanical skills/knowledge, but I do what I can.

Explain this T-loc?

Tony_90fox · January 2nd, 2007, 03:56 AM

long story short, its what makes both wheels spin. And a rebuild kit is about $50 i believe.

Best bang for the buck would definitely be gears. 4:10 gears are awesome but some people prefer 3:73 gears. Those run you about $225 if you get the rebuild kit with the ring and pinion.

Then buy you a heads/cam/intake combo from a company like Trickflow for about $2500 and that puts you close to $2800. Installation prices on the gears will run you a couple hundred and if you have never done it before (me either) dont do it yourself. That puts you over $3000, but is the first few things i would do. But if it isnt the T-loc, i dont know what to tell you because it is past my knowledge. Its late, I am sure somebody will jump in here tomorrow and direct you further.

Timothy_j · January 2nd, 2007, 04:02 AM

T-loc and traction lock may be the same thing, but T-loc reminds me of D-loc, some guy from Kottonmouth kings (circa 9th grade.) I've just got to put it in my terms.

NYHigH · January 2nd, 2007, 09:22 PM

I know summit has rear end kits so you get both wheels to spin on command, and it also unlocks the wheels under normal driving conditions around a turn which is a plus for street driving i guess. I'd definetly go with the 4/10's

January 2nd, 2007, 02:59 AM	#1
Timothy_j Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	First post. I know this may be on here, but I haven't found it (or skipped it, it's late) in about fifteen pages. I've got a '90 hatchback LX 5.0, and I need some sources for a differential. Nothing much modded. Electric fan off an '02 beetle, X-pipe, Flowmaster 40 HD's, MAC cai, Running Falken ziex 225/50/R16's. Point of this story is that I lost 2/3 to a (surprised me) turboed '97 civic last night, the one I won being the rolling start and a harsh drop into first. Got home and fretted for about an hour over that. There may always be a Honda that beats me, but I'd rather it not be a sleeper. One tire fire isn't cutting it. On ponies the best I can expect without rubbing is a 245, but both tires rotating would be a bonus. I've heard the Thorsten from an edge ranger would do, but I'd like opinions. Price is, as with all of us, an issue.

January 2nd, 2007, 03:32 AM	#2
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,831 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stupid question but have you had the T-loc rebuilt? That might help with the one tire spinning. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

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January 2nd, 2007, 03:46 AM	#3
Timothy_j Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just bought it, and just learning. I've got about $3k to put in it for the moment, and I want the most bang for my buck. I have rudimentary mechanical skills/knowledge, but I do what I can. Explain this T-loc?

January 2nd, 2007, 03:56 AM	#4
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,831 iTrader: 0 reviews	long story short, its what makes both wheels spin. And a rebuild kit is about $50 i believe. Best bang for the buck would definitely be gears. 4:10 gears are awesome but some people prefer 3:73 gears. Those run you about $225 if you get the rebuild kit with the ring and pinion. Then buy you a heads/cam/intake combo from a company like Trickflow for about $2500 and that puts you close to $2800. Installation prices on the gears will run you a couple hundred and if you have never done it before (me either) dont do it yourself. That puts you over $3000, but is the first few things i would do. But if it isnt the T-loc, i dont know what to tell you because it is past my knowledge. Its late, I am sure somebody will jump in here tomorrow and direct you further.

January 2nd, 2007, 04:02 AM	#5
Timothy_j Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 22 iTrader: 0 reviews	T-loc and traction lock may be the same thing, but T-loc reminds me of D-loc, some guy from Kottonmouth kings (circa 9th grade.) I've just got to put it in my terms.

January 2nd, 2007, 09:22 PM	#6
NYHigH Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 170 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know summit has rear end kits so you get both wheels to spin on command, and it also unlocks the wheels under normal driving conditions around a turn which is a plus for street driving i guess. I'd definetly go with the 4/10's

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