Halfshaft questions...
04-29-2002, 03:32 PM
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Halfshaft questions...
I know that the problem with the VG30E-T swap, besides lots of $$$$$, is torque steer which is produced by unequal length halfshafts. Does the stock VG30E have unequal length halfshafts or is this a result of the VG30E-T swap. Would a VG30E with the same HP as a VG30E-T have the same amount of torque steer?
04-29-2002, 03:39 PM
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probably 99% of all FWD cars have unequal length HS. Torque steer is a function of hp, not where the hp is coming from. Although the torque curves might affect how severe the torque steer is at certain rpms.
04-30-2002, 05:36 AM
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Dumbass question time
Torque Steer = When you step on it, and the car pulls to one side because of the (HATED) differential errr, thing?
Hehe, I know what causes it, just not exactly what to call it. But am I right?
Hehe, I know what causes it, just not exactly what to call it. But am I right?
04-30-2002, 11:39 AM
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Re: Dumbass question time
Originally posted by Taegost
Torque Steer = When you step on it, and the car pulls to one side because of the (HATED) differential errr, thing?
Hehe, I know what causes it, just not exactly what to call it. But am I right?
Torque Steer = When you step on it, and the car pulls to one side because of the (HATED) differential errr, thing?
Hehe, I know what causes it, just not exactly what to call it. But am I right?
i thought a differential would correct it, or is that just in cornering?
it just seems to happen in higher powered fwd cars
04-30-2002, 11:46 AM
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That's not the differential's purpose. A limited slip type of differential will help of course. But that is not what comes standard in the VG equipped maximas.
Originally posted by skatanic28
i thought a differential would correct it, or is that just in cornering?
it just seems to happen in higher powered fwd cars
i thought a differential would correct it, or is that just in cornering?
it just seems to happen in higher powered fwd cars
04-30-2002, 12:00 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Dumbass question time
Originally posted by Jeff92se
That's not the differential's purpose. A limited slip type of differential will help of course. But that is not what comes standard in the VG equipped maximas.
That's not the differential's purpose. A limited slip type of differential will help of course. But that is not what comes standard in the VG equipped maximas.
doesnt it help in cornering by stopping the inside tire from spinning?
04-30-2002, 12:17 PM
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Read below and yes, the only 3-gens to have limit slip differentials were the 92-94 dohc equipped 5-sp/autos.
http://www.mcqueenhs.com/webstaff/Pe...0Pages/brandon'spage/limited_slip_differentials.htm
http://www.mcqueenhs.com/webstaff/Pe...0Pages/brandon'spage/limited_slip_differentials.htm
Originally posted by skatanic28
thats only on the 92 - 94 se's right?
doesnt it help in cornering by stopping the inside tire from spinning?
thats only on the 92 - 94 se's right?
doesnt it help in cornering by stopping the inside tire from spinning?
04-30-2002, 01:01 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Dumbass question time
Originally posted by Jeff92se
Read below and yes, the only 3-gens to have limit slip differentials were the 92-94 dohc equipped 5-sp/autos.
http://www.mcqueenhs.com/webstaff/Pe...0Pages/brandon'spage/limited_slip_differentials.htm
Read below and yes, the only 3-gens to have limit slip differentials were the 92-94 dohc equipped 5-sp/autos.
http://www.mcqueenhs.com/webstaff/Pe...0Pages/brandon'spage/limited_slip_differentials.htm
i know the 2k2's do, when ya get the se
my dad had a 97 se but i didnt know anything back then
04-30-2002, 02:16 PM
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Re: Halfshaft questions...
Yes
Originally posted by Cincy94Max
I know that the problem with the VG30E-T swap, besides lots of $$$$$, is torque steer which is produced by unequal length halfshafts. Does the stock VG30E have unequal length halfshafts or is this a result of the VG30E-T swap. Would a VG30E with the same HP as a VG30E-T have the same amount of torque steer?
I know that the problem with the VG30E-T swap, besides lots of $$$$$, is torque steer which is produced by unequal length halfshafts. Does the stock VG30E have unequal length halfshafts or is this a result of the VG30E-T swap. Would a VG30E with the same HP as a VG30E-T have the same amount of torque steer?
04-30-2002, 05:17 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Dumbass question time
Originally posted by Jeff92se
Read below and yes, the only 3-gens to have limit slip differentials were the 92-94 dohc equipped 5-sp/autos.
http://www.mcqueenhs.com/webstaff/Pe...0Pages/brandon'spage/limited_slip_differentials.htm
Read below and yes, the only 3-gens to have limit slip differentials were the 92-94 dohc equipped 5-sp/autos.
http://www.mcqueenhs.com/webstaff/Pe...0Pages/brandon'spage/limited_slip_differentials.htm
Like mine, when I step on it off the line, it pulls to the right, and I know it's not my alignment, it's also why I hate differentials.
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