I'm going to buy a 2002 manual SE soon. But I really don't know anything about this Helical Limited Slip Differential. What does it do? Can anyone help? Thanks.

 

I can't answer you, but if you're gonna get it soon, you don't have to worry about it. It won't be available till December anyway.

 

good god, not a Honda reference!!!!

But...here is a brief description of the differences..


http://www.autoweb.com.au/section_11...cars/info.html

 

In general, any limited slip diff provides additional traction by sending more torque to the wheel that isn't spinning. The Helical type sounds like a Torsen type unit rather than a clutch or cone type posi or the viscous type used in the 20th AE model. I've seen a Torsen write-up, but I still don't quite grasp the mechanics of how it works. It's apparently better for cornering, since it has quicker action than a viscous diff and it doesn't wear itself out from all the sliding friction generated when there is a difference in drive wheel speeds as is forced to happen with clutch or cone posi's.

Probably more detailed info is available through places like www.camaroz28.com or other F-body site, since the Torsen diff was an option on some models of Firebirds/Camaros. People on the auto-x & road race forums keep mentioning it.

Norm

 

Is Helical Limited Slip Differential similar to
Mechanical Limited Slip Differential?

Does HLSD employ some variant of worm gearing?