I also wonder about the equal length stuff. I agree that there is probably zero loss in the u-joint. The only thing that makes perfect sense is handling and unsprung weight being equal, and when the suspension is at it's limits up or down, the inner angle on the axle would be the same which could affect torque.
I never had torque steer, but I have had torque "no steer"! Under boost, you go straight! ----- Original Message ----- From: "Paul T. Standaert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Friday, August 29, 2008 12:09 AM Subject: Re: SD> Need GLH sized axles for 555 tranny > 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. > > > > > ___________REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING_________ > ShelbyDodge mailing list > [email protected] > http://www.imagilist.com/mailman/listinfo/shelbydodge ___________REMOVE-FOOTER-WHEN-REPLYING_________ ShelbyDodge mailing list [email protected] http://www.imagilist.com/mailman/listinfo/shelbydodge
