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 Re: SOHC differential integrity?
[Re: SKC]
#965568
10/02/09 12:53 AM
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Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 2,243
Kia Moderator
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I doubt the front diff would hold up under race conditions under continual shock loading of desert racing (airborne at times).
The diff is able to deal with the outright HP/torque in the S2000 OK, but the wheels never leave the road and there is minimal jarring to the driveline.
Coming from someone that has blown 2 fronts and a tcase (the other weak spot to consider), going no faster than 20 mph.
2002 Sporty , Ironman 2.5" spring, 2" body, 15 x 7 ROH wheels, K&N, 15 x 10.5 Simex Centipedes, Powerchip 91.
"Never argue with an idiot. They will bring you down to their level then beat you with experience!"
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Re: SOHC differential integrity?
[Re: DamKia]
#965569
10/05/09 12:53 PM
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Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 1,396
Body Damage is Cool
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I don't know how many of you know this but the Sportge dominated in off road racing for about 5 years in the stock short wheel base class. A mild lift, 31" tires, roll cage and a 2.3 strocker engine and off they went. They never talked about blown front diffs. I'm sure there was a little more to the build up than that but you don't use 4wd much when racing anyway. Low range 2wd is a blast in the sand,
Dennis
95 Sportage, gone but not forgotten.
98 Jeep TJ, 4" Zone springs with RC Long arms, Ford 8.8", 4.56 gears & Detroit locker rear, D30, 4.56 & Detroit Trutrack front.
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Re: SOHC differential integrity?
[Re: DennisThompson]
#965570
10/08/09 06:27 PM
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 265
Mudrunner
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i agree, if you are gonna be messing around in the desert you realy shouldnt need 4x4, although it would be nice for some situations.
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