Traction lock v. Limited Slip?

The Deuce · 08-30-2002, 06:43 PM

I've read a lot of people talking about putting a limited slip in their cars, and I was under the impression that I already had one.

I've got the window sticker here, but the cars in the shop this weekend. It says I have a 'traction lock' rear end, is this different than a limited slip?. I'm also thinking I may have 3.08's at least, if not a 3.27, since I don't think you could get 2.73's with the trac-lock.

I would just crawl under the car to read the code, then light 'em up to see what kind of marks I leave, but I guess I'll have to answer my question this way for now.

46stang · 08-30-2002, 11:01 PM

traction lok is what ford calls limited slip! Just look on the liitle tag on your diff. it will say like 3L27 or 3L08, L=Limited slip ##'s are gear ratio! If you have an open diff. it will have a "O" for open diff. As far as i know all the newer stangs have limited slip!!

Shelby428cj · 08-30-2002, 11:13 PM

WOW thanks 46stang I did not know that either.....hmmm you learn something new everyday!

See Ya,
Karen

tireburner163 · 09-02-2002, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 46stang
traction lok is what ford calls limited slip! Just look on the liitle tag on your diff. it will say like 3L27 or 3L08, L=Limited slip ##'s are gear ratio! If you have an open diff. it will have a "O" for open diff. As far as i know all the newer stangs have limited slip!!

hehe, Josh is gonna be nit picky. But if you have a open differntial......it won't have a "O", just "3 55". There will be a space between the numbers.

I'll retire now that I've been a ***

The Deuce · 09-02-2002, 07:18 PM

If I ever get the darn car back I'll post which rear end I've got. I'm so tired of not having this car. Especially after spending all weekend at a car show.

Crazy Horse GT · 09-02-2002, 07:55 PM

i bought my 2k it has trac lock & it's a 2: 73 if you look under the hood on the pass side there is a big block there, all the brake lines run into it, if it break's traction on one wheel it brakes on that wheel & the other takes over, plus cut's out some engine power, i usually turn mine off, unless it rains.

tireburner163 · 09-03-2002, 09:13 AM

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Originally posted by Crazy Horse GT
i bought my 2k it has trac lock & it's a 2: 73 if you look under the hood on the pass side there is a big block there, all the brake lines run into it, if it break's traction on one wheel it brakes on that wheel & the other takes over, plus cut's out some engine power, i usually turn mine off, unless it rains.

Crazy old man

. That's traction control. We car talking aboutTrac-Lok rear-ends, ie the limited slips in stangs. Take you walker and hobble to the store for some new hearing-aids.

The Deuce · 09-03-2002, 11:37 PM

So I got the car back today, Yippie.

I've got a 2:73 locker out back. Now I'm wondering, if I swap in a new gear, do I lose my limited slip? I'm thinking no, but I have precious little expreince with rear ends.

If I do, I'm not going too radical, 3:55 or 3:73, at most. I would just like a little extra kick, I find myself doing 65 in 4th and fifth a hardly useable gear under 80.

What do you think?

Crazy Horse GT · 09-03-2002, 11:51 PM

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Originally posted by tireburner163
Crazy old man . That's traction control. We car talking aboutTrac-Lok rear-ends, ie the limited slips in stangs. Take you walker and hobble to the store for some new hearing-aids.

for your info -punk,lol i had a 70 mach1 limited slip in my 69 coupe, so there, btw, i'll see you in oct, you ever had your butt kicked by an old man? heheh, cya.

tireburner163 · 09-04-2002, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Deuce
So I got the car back today, Yippie.

I've got a 2:73 locker out back. Now I'm wondering, if I swap in a new gear, do I lose my limited slip? I'm thinking no, but I have precious little expreince with rear ends.

If I do, I'm not going too radical, 3:55 or 3:73, at most. I would just like a little extra kick, I find myself doing 65 in 4th and fifth a hardly useable gear under 80.

What do you think?

No you won't loose your posi. I would got with at least 3.73's....I personally would get 4.10's. The difference between 3.55's and 4.10's is only 500 rpm.

The Deuce · 09-05-2002, 12:38 PM

Thanks Josh.

I don't think I;'m doing any mods until the spring. I'm debating between building a car and buying a Cobra in a couple years. If I build something, I'll put gears and exhaust on this one. If I don't, I'm going to save every penny I can.

I think.

08-30-2002, 06:43 PM	#1
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Traction lock v. Limited Slip? I've read a lot of people talking about putting a limited slip in their cars, and I was under the impression that I already had one. I've got the window sticker here, but the cars in the shop this weekend. It says I have a 'traction lock' rear end, is this different than a limited slip?. I'm also thinking I may have 3.08's at least, if not a 3.27, since I don't think you could get 2.73's with the trac-lock. I would just crawl under the car to read the code, then light 'em up to see what kind of marks I leave, but I guess I'll have to answer my question this way for now. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

08-30-2002, 11:01 PM	#2
46stang Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: moorpark ca Posts: 340	traction lok is what ford calls limited slip! Just look on the liitle tag on your diff. it will say like 3L27 or 3L08, L=Limited slip ##'s are gear ratio! If you have an open diff. it will have a "O" for open diff. As far as i know all the newer stangs have limited slip!! __________________ 03 sonic blue cobra coupe, 11.49@122mph bakerfield raceway! 11.67@120mph fontana 98 GT, stock for now.

08-30-2002, 11:13 PM	#3
Shelby428cj Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 510	WOW thanks 46stang I did not know that either.....hmmm you learn something new everyday! See Ya, Karen __________________ Karen Wells, Moderator The Mustang Works Magazine http://www.mustangworks.com 1969 Mustang (Project Rice Eater) 1999 Silver Mustang Saleen S281 (SQ car for stereo contests) SQ Goddess My Stereo Bro "tireburner163"

09-02-2002, 07:18 PM	#5
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	If I ever get the darn car back I'll post which rear end I've got. I'm so tired of not having this car. Especially after spending all weekend at a car show. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

09-02-2002, 07:55 PM	#6
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	i bought my 2k it has trac lock & it's a 2: 73 if you look under the hood on the pass side there is a big block there, all the brake lines run into it, if it break's traction on one wheel it brakes on that wheel & the other takes over, plus cut's out some engine power, i usually turn mine off, unless it rains. __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

09-03-2002, 11:37 PM	#8
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	At least its a locker So I got the car back today, Yippie. I've got a 2:73 locker out back. Now I'm wondering, if I swap in a new gear, do I lose my limited slip? I'm thinking no, but I have precious little expreince with rear ends. If I do, I'm not going too radical, 3:55 or 3:73, at most. I would just like a little extra kick, I find myself doing 65 in 4th and fifth a hardly useable gear under 80. What do you think? __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

09-05-2002, 12:38 PM	#11
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	Thanks Josh. I don't think I;'m doing any mods until the spring. I'm debating between building a car and buying a Cobra in a couple years. If I build something, I'll put gears and exhaust on this one. If I don't, I'm going to save every penny I can. I think. __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

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