NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

STOUT74

STOUT74

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Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

Definitely interested as well. Any warranty offered with this? Between Matt & I and a couple others on here, they'll be tested to the max, easily 800-1000 HP. If I destroy this in a month at the track, what's your policy? Are these rebuildable? If it is, can I do it or do I need to send it back to you? For instance, my new trans comes with a 6 month warranty, doesn't matter where I use it, Jake knows most of his trannys visit the track often, if not exclusively. Just want to make sure before I drop 600 bones that I'm getting something someone's going to stand behind, not just say "sorry" & move on. LMK.

P.S. We sell LOTS of Custom Machined stuff for less than $599, search my screen name.

Thanks,
Len
 
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pontiacjeff

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Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

STOUT74 said:
Definitely interested as well. Any warranty offered with this? Between Matt & I and a couple others on here, they'll be tested to the max, easily 800-1000 HP. If I destroy this in a month at the track, what's your policy? Are these rebuildable? If it is, can I do it or do I need to send it back to you? For instance, my new trans comes with a 6 month warranty, doesn't matter where I use it, Jake knows most of his trannys visit the track often, if not exclusively. Just want to make sure before I drop 600 bones that I'm getting something someone's going to stand behind, not just say "sorry" & move on. LMK.

P.S. We sell LOTS of Custom Machined stuff for less than $599, search my screen name.

Thanks,
Len
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If you are not breaking stock front diffs now, you will not break the EP-LSD. There is nothing in my limited slip conversion that can break! I'll reiterate that point. There is NO PART used in the limited slip conversion process that can break. If the parts wear out and it fails to provide two wheel traction, it can be rebuilt, but that is very unlikely as I have a couple of units out there with over 100,000 miles that still pull both front tires equally. Did you see the burnout video? The pavement was dry and I was going over 100mph in 3rd gear sitting still. Shredded both tires, and the lsd never failed! Look at the equal smoke plumes!
 
GEMELLI

GEMELLI

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Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

pontiacjeff said:
If you are not breaking stock front diffs now, you will not break the EP-LSD. There is nothing in my limited slip conversion that can break! I'll reiterate that point. There is NO PART used in the limited slip conversion process that can break. If the parts wear out and it fails to provide two wheel traction, it can be rebuilt, but that is very unlikely as I have a couple of units out there with over 100,000 miles that still pull both front tires equally. Did you see the burnout video? The pavement was dry and I was going over 100mph in 3rd gear sitting still. Shredded both tires, and the lsd never failed! Look at the equal smoke plumes!
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I'd still like to know the answer to the question. Do you stand behind your product, and what is your policy in the event of a failure?
 
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pontiacjeff

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Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

GEMELLI said:
I'd still like to know the answer to the question. Do you stand behind your product, and what is your policy in the event of a failure?
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If it breaks, it depends what breaks. If you shatter thr spider gears, well, I didnt make them, so no warranty. If you shear off the ring gear bolts, I didnt install it, so no warranty. If the pinion shaft shears in half, ditto. This limited slip differential is designed for high performance use snd therefore carries no warranty except in the event of individual lsd component failure. In 10 years with over 500 units sold, NOT ONE UNIT has failed due to my parts, machining process or assembly.

There have been a handful of "failures"... the 5-speed Grand Am NHRA class car, Quad 4, record holder, ran two years launching at 6400rpm. Pulled the chip in the two-step for a grudge race against a Honda, launched his spider gears all over the starting line! He sent me the diff, i took it apart, installed THE SAME LSD PARTS in a new case and sent it back. As a courtesy, and bc we had become good friends, I didnt charge him any labor.

The Fiero guy who, after the LSD was installed by an ncompeyent friend of his, pulled out of the gsrage and 50ft down the street blew out the front of HIS 5-speed.... they had shimmed it up eith s bunch of brass shimstock, had probaby .100" preload on the diff!

BUT... if one of my units fails due to individual EP-LSD component failure, I will rebuilt or replace the unit free of charge. All decisions to do so will be based on my inspection of the failed component/s. No warranty or coverage will extend to other parts or labor incurred by the failure of said component/s.

Hows that for the "legal'?
 
STOUT74

STOUT74

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Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

I see the burnout video. MY TRUCK DOES NOT DO BURNOUTS, well a little;). I'm looking at 1.4-1.5 second 60', maybe better, sub 10.5 runs, line locked- no transbrake. I'm looking for extra traction up front on launch, not burnouts. FWD burnout is one thing, boosted AWD launch, totally different, WAY MORE stress. Believe me, I've broke my share of parts that weren't suppose to break. Rebuildable is great, if I need to a couple years down the road what's the cost? Yes, i know you've got some units with 100,000 miles+. How many of those 130+ MPH 15 to 20 times twice a weekend sometimes. These, with the stresses, may see different wear in 500 miles that you'd never see in your 100,000 mile units. Can I do it myself, no special tools( although I think we could widdle up something with what we have here:roll:)?
Thanks
Len
 
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pontiacjeff

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Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

STOUT74 said:
I see the burnout video. MY TRUCK DOES NOT DO BURNOUTS, well a little;). I'm looking at 1.4-1.5 second 60', maybe better, sub 10.5 runs, line locked- no transbrake. I'm looking for extra traction up front on launch, not burnouts. FWD burnout is one thing, boosted AWD launch, totally different, WAY MORE stress. Believe me, I've broke my share of parts that weren't suppose to break. Rebuildable is great, if I need to a couple years down the road what's the cost? Yes, i know you've got some units with 100,000 miles+. How many of those 130+ MPH 15 to 20 times twice a weekend sometimes. These, with the stresses, may see different wear in 500 miles that you'd never see in your 100,000 mile units. Can I do it myself, no special tools( although I think we could widdle up something with what we have here:roll:)? Also again, warranty?

Thanks
Len
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I edited the post below...
 
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pontiacjeff

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BUT... if one of my units fails due to individual EP-LSD
component failure, I will rebuilt or replace the unit free
of charge. All decisions to do so will be based on my
inspection of the failed component/s. No warranty or
coverage will extend to other parts or labor incurred by
the failure of said component/s.

Pretty standard high performance part warranty.
 
STOUT74

STOUT74

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Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

STOUT74 said:
I see the burnout video. MY TRUCK DOES NOT DO BURNOUTS, well a little;). I'm looking at 1.4-1.5 second 60', maybe better, sub 10.5 runs, line locked- no transbrake. I'm looking for extra traction up front on launch, not burnouts. FWD burnout is one thing, boosted AWD launch, totally different, WAY MORE stress. Believe me, I've broke my share of parts that weren't suppose to break. Rebuildable is great, if I need to a couple years down the road what's the cost? Yes, i know you've got some units with 100,000 miles+. How many of those 130+ MPH 15 to 20 times twice a weekend sometimes. These, with the stresses, may see different wear in 500 miles that you'd never see in your 100,000 mile units. Can I do it myself, no special tools( although I think we could widdle up something with what we have here:roll:)?
Thanks
Len
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Me to while you were typing:rotf:, frickin' two finger peck, sounds fair & thanks for the answer. I understand that my application is different from a street driven truck. I'm not looking for some autozone lifetime warranty. I just want to make sure if I install this & there is an issue with the unit, it'll be taken care of. If it lasts a race season in my truck without a failure, it'll usually last longer. Thanks again for the answer.
 
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0966Sy

0966Sy

Code what?
I'm in for one this year, just not exactly sure when. I still think getting the cost down $100 would make a huge difference in sales
 
blacktyaffair

blacktyaffair

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Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

Ryan Heller said:
Hell all that looks like is a phantom slip I have used them countless times in the fwd cars over the years
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There, fixed it. :tup: It's exactly what I was thinking when I saw the picture.
 
UR50SLO

UR50SLO

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Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

Nice Product!

The LSD (or anyone for that matter) won't help the ring gear streingth ... It could prevent the spider gears from chattering on a launch back and forth with loading/unloading so I'd say it would help them for sure...
With the way it looks to be setup I don't think the LSD's duribility is going to be the problem... it's more the weakness of the other parts in the front Diff.

I don't hear everyone complaining about blowing up front diff's... So I think this will only enhance a powerfull truck to be more controable off the line.:tup:

Just my .02.
~Scott
 
Windedv6

Windedv6

Ty n 10s
Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

UR50SLO said:
Nice Product!

The LSD (or anyone for that matter) won't help the ring gear streingth ... It could prevent the spider gears from chattering on a launch back and forth with loading/unloading so I'd say it would help them for sure...
With the way it looks to be setup I don't think the LSD's duribility is going to be the problem... it's more the weakness of the other parts in the front Diff.

I don't hear everyone complaining about blowing up front diff's... So I think this will only enhance a powerfull truck to be more controable off the line.:tup:

Just my .02.
~Scott
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I agree with Scotts comment...

I have run the Richman Lock-Right in my front diff for years with no problems. It keeps the truck coming out straight and even. There has been no street drivng issues with it.

John
 
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1BADV6

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Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

Windedv6 said:
I agree with Scotts comment...

I have run the Richman Lock-Right in my front diff for years with no problems. It keeps the truck coming out straight and even. There has been no street drivng issues with it.

John
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Hi John,

I think you are the first I have heard say that..... most have said the Loc-Rite can be unpredictable under a hard launch and that it is noisy and chatters when making turns on the street. Seems like most people running high HP trucks take them out and go back to the stock setup. I assume your ladder bar setup allows for enough adjustment to help keep both front wheels planted at launch.

thanks,
 
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1BADV6

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Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

Has anyone tried this limited slip differential yet?
 
STOUT74

STOUT74

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Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

I didn't order one, yet;). Still, I would like to see one in our trucks with some feedback before I pull the trigger.
 
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ModularTurbo

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Re: NEW! Engineered Performance Limited Slip for the front differential

I didn't read thru the thread did he mention anything about pricing?
 
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