The U-joint's 85% power transfer efficiency seems to be stretching it quite a
bit. I would agree with it if the joint was at a far more substantial angle,
but in this application, the joint is virtually straight and not doing much if
anything. 15% is a HUGE loss.
Also agree about the equal length setup not being the cure for torque steer. I
have taken the equal length setup off of the "wish list" for my Daytona.
Here's my thoughts on the whole equal length deal: If anything, all it does is
make the angles of the CV axles the same to even out the power distribution
loss due to the angles of the axle joints. The longer axle will have less
angle than the shorter one. The more angle the joint is working at, the more
loss. And constant velocity axles are not all that constant velocity either.
Worried about uneven power distribution? A Quaiffe or OBX differential is in
order.
Criticism on my thought is welcome as I am not totally sure my thinking is
accurate.
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