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Originally Posted by 3rd_gear_Ted
Wavetrac is a $2K cost saving option with a lifetime warranty.
In a 160 HP 3.0L SC its all about straight braking, which the Wavetrac really excels @.
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Well, the Wavetrac is a very good option. But to be clear, it goes to 100% lock up under braking, which is not always what you need or want. Traditional TBDs go to 0% lock -- open diff -- under braking, but Wavetrac has a trick in their design that instead locks the diff up. So you will not get the torque bias you would with a LSD like the Porsche ZF or GKN units, and on track you may not be happy trail braking.
Wavetrac has outstanding customer service. I've sent them two of their diffs this year for service in customer transmissions that have had failures in other parts of the transmission, asking them to check 'em over. In both cases, Wavetrac has replaced a few parts and sent them back, zero charge, quick turn-around.
As I've noted before, people unfortunately believe TBDs never need service, a perceived "pro" when compared with LSDs. Everything wears out with time, they will need service some day. The parts to service Porsche and Guard LSDs are easy to come by, not terribly expensive, and the work can be done "in the field." Cheers,