friction modifier, yes or no?

fiveohpatrol · 06-25-2001, 03:25 PM

i will be rebuilding my rear end soon and i was wondering if i should use a bottle of friction modifier or not when it goes back together, what exactly does it do anyway? it was put in when i had my gears installed a couple years ago and it seemed like it would spin both tires more often than it used to, but someone told me recently that it actually HELPS the rearend slip and not to use it, what do you guys suggest? and where can i get a good rebuild kit and what prices am i looking at, thanks alot

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88 Notch, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best 1/4--> 13.77@101.35

dashapht · 06-25-2001, 04:04 PM

Friction modifier keeps the clutches in the differential from prematurely wearing out. You do want then to slip; that's the whole point of a differential. It differentiates the speed of the inside and outside wheel in a corner. If it didn't do that, you'd break parts. Then when it's under load, it locks pretty much solid for maximum traction.

Here is a good article on how limited slip differntials work: http://www.auburngear.com/oemdiffere...tedslip/about/

Bottom line is that you need to use the modifier or you'll be replacing your diff. shortly.

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93 Coupe, long tubes, pro chamber, flowmasters, 3.73, auburn, alum driveshft, subframes, tri-ax, pulley, 73mm MAF, cobra Rs.

fiveohpatrol · 06-26-2001, 01:41 AM

ahhh i see, now what about the rebuild kit? where and how much?

jimberg · 06-26-2001, 10:36 AM

At Ford dealer and about $70. The kit will come with friction modifier and it is absolutely necessary for you to soak the frictions in it for at least 15 minutes. I did it for 2 hours. Add the friction modifier to differential, too.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

fiveohpatrol · 06-26-2001, 11:20 AM

did you notice a good improvement when you did it?

jimberg · 06-26-2001, 12:34 PM

When I did the rebuild? Yeah, it's nice and straight off the line in the rain. I can leave two really nice lines on the pavement when it's dry. No popping or grinding sounds, either.

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351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

stangbang · 06-26-2001, 07:34 PM

I use redline synthetic oil in my 8.8
They say that you don't need a friction modifier with their oil. I'm runnin 4.10's in it and have had no problems. Hope this helps

06-25-2001, 03:25 PM	#1
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	friction modifier, yes or no? i will be rebuilding my rear end soon and i was wondering if i should use a bottle of friction modifier or not when it goes back together, what exactly does it do anyway? it was put in when i had my gears installed a couple years ago and it seemed like it would spin both tires more often than it used to, but someone told me recently that it actually HELPS the rearend slip and not to use it, what do you guys suggest? and where can i get a good rebuild kit and what prices am i looking at, thanks alot ------------------ 88 Notch, 3.73's, Ported E7's, Explorer int. w/ ported lower, pulleys, 1.7RR's, BBK headers, off-road H-pipe, flowmasters, subframe connectors, 65mm TB, shift kit, March ram air ,MSD coil, U/L control arms, 155lph fuel pump, cheap 2800 stall, Crane Adj.FPR, best 1/4--> 13.77@101.35

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06-25-2001, 04:04 PM	#2
dashapht Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: nashville, tn Posts: 72	Friction modifier keeps the clutches in the differential from prematurely wearing out. You do want then to slip; that's the whole point of a differential. It differentiates the speed of the inside and outside wheel in a corner. If it didn't do that, you'd break parts. Then when it's under load, it locks pretty much solid for maximum traction. Here is a good article on how limited slip differntials work: http://www.auburngear.com/oemdiffere...tedslip/about/ Bottom line is that you need to use the modifier or you'll be replacing your diff. shortly. ------------------ 93 Coupe, long tubes, pro chamber, flowmasters, 3.73, auburn, alum driveshft, subframes, tri-ax, pulley, 73mm MAF, cobra Rs.

06-26-2001, 01:41 AM	#3
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	ahhh i see, now what about the rebuild kit? where and how much?

06-26-2001, 10:36 AM	#4
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	At Ford dealer and about $70. The kit will come with friction modifier and it is absolutely necessary for you to soak the frictions in it for at least 15 minutes. I did it for 2 hours. Add the friction modifier to differential, too. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

06-26-2001, 11:20 AM	#5
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	did you notice a good improvement when you did it?

06-26-2001, 12:34 PM	#6
jimberg Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1998 Location: Rogers, MN Posts: 2,089	When I did the rebuild? Yeah, it's nice and straight off the line in the rain. I can leave two really nice lines on the pavement when it's dry. No popping or grinding sounds, either. ------------------ 351W 89 Mustang GT Convertible

06-26-2001, 07:34 PM	#7
stangbang Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: brunswick,ohio Posts: 135	I use redline synthetic oil in my 8.8 They say that you don't need a friction modifier with their oil. I'm runnin 4.10's in it and have had no problems. Hope this helps