Looking for a 4.3 torsen at a decent price.
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Looking for a 4.3 torsen at a decent price.
If you can't find a Torsen, I have a 4.3 TFS w/ carrier and 2yr old Mazda Comp bushings. $250
A TFS is little lighter than a Torsen, but only 2 to 1 rather than 2.5 to 1 for a Torsen.
Thanks. Not very good in a solo application.
Do you mean it's not good for Auto X or what?Quote:
Originally Posted by Steve E
Not optimal in a CSP application
http://www.miata.net/garage/diffguide/index.html
1. TFS are not as rugged, won't handle high power, likely for a CSP car
2. TFS is 2 to 1, so won't put down as much power to the non-slipping wheel as a Torsen's 2.5 to 1
But for some applications the TFS is better, i.e. Spec Miata at Road Atlanta, low power, no tight corners, long straights where the less weight helps.
For whatever it's worth I grabbed mine from a local junkyard for $650 with axles. I just used the axles for core exchanges. I didn't find it too hard to find one locally, they were reasonably common. Just need to find a PEP or higher package 1999 that came with a 5 speed. You can call Mazda with VINs to confirm the package that came with any car. The 2000 to 2002s you just need to confirm its an LS with the 5 speed. 2003 and up is no longer torsen.
Edit: once you can look at it, you can confirm its a torsen by looking in the axle holes and seeing the disk with a hole inside. If it's open you will look straight thru.
2003+ are Fuji-Super……….stay far away, I think they come factory with glittery oil. ;)
JohnWag built me a 4.30
So anyone got a 4.1 torsen that i can convert?
There are 3 possibilities at AAA auto in Dallas, another at eagle mountain in ft worth, and another out at Hi-Way in Tyler. I'm sure one of those is a locking diff.