Re: [Chevelle-list] powertrax
I had one in a (short wheel base) 4X4. I hated it. Chatter, drivability issues. One time it unlocked on a long, straight, steep hill climb(!!) I thought I had broken an axle!! Parking lots were a nightmare (due to the ratcheting of the unit). Sometimes the locker would just unlock...for no real reason! Driving at 45 mph on a straight paved road, the unit "unlocks" and the rear end sway's hard to one side...NOT FUN As a matter of fact, it was so bad that I stopped driving the truck on the road for over a year, finally I pulled it and replaced it with an air locker. My opinion... buy a real locker. Keith - Original Message - From: Michael Pell To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 8:23 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] powertrax I don't care for them. A buddy had one in his Camaro. Chewed the back tires up really bad, and didn't reliably engage, and pretty noisy. He ended up taking it out and replacing it. Mike -- I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, Than live my life as if there isn't, And die to find out there is. -Blaise Pascal Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (http://www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6 John wrote: Has anyone had any experience with the Powertrax Lockright traction system that Richmond makes...I'm thinking about putting one in my 66...With the price of original posi trac's and availability it seems like a good reliable alternativeat least that is what I have read John Palmer 66 Malibu 327 4 speed Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.0/851 - Release Date: 6/16/2007 12:50 PM
Re: [Chevelle-list] powertrax
When I first put mine in I didn't have the one shim behind the one side and it was noisy and didn't engage right. I had to get a new shim because it was beat up really bad from too many one wheel peals in the rear ends life. When I put it back with a shim on both sides, no noise and works good - Original Message - From: Michael Pell To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 8:23 PM Subject: Re: [Chevelle-list] powertrax I don't care for them. A buddy had one in his Camaro. Chewed the back tires up really bad, and didn't reliably engage, and pretty noisy. He ended up taking it out and replacing it. Mike -- I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, Than live my life as if there isn't, And die to find out there is. -Blaise Pascal Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (http://www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6 John wrote: Has anyone had any experience with the Powertrax Lockright traction system that Richmond makes...I'm thinking about putting one in my 66...With the price of original posi trac's and availability it seems like a good reliable alternativeat least that is what I have read John Palmer 66 Malibu 327 4 speed Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.0/851 - Release Date: 6/16/2007 12:50 PM -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.0/852 - Release Date: 6/17/2007 8:23 AM
Re: [Chevelle-list] powertrax
I am running one in my 1968 Beaumont for a 8.2 Works great. http://video.google.ca/url?docid=-310364707730773838&esrc=sr4&ev=v&q=beaumont+burnout&vidurl=/videoplay%3Fdocid%3D-310364707730773838%26q%3Dbeaumont%2Bburnout%26total%3D4%26start%3D0%26num%3D10%26so%3D0%26type%3Dsearch%26plindex%3D3&usg=AL29H20B8n9XzzqO0Jt7adr0a70OzrNJYg Going to try this week with the new 336 gears not the 273 I had in when I tried this. I just have to set up upper control arms too much wheel hopp. Dave Ingersoll,Ontario My Web Site: http://members.tripod.com/benj30/ - Original Message - From: John To: The Chevelle Mailing List Sent: Sunday, June 17, 2007 4:38 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] powertrax Has anyone had any experience with the Powertrax Lockright traction system that Richmond makes...I'm thinking about putting one in my 66...With the price of original posi trac's and availability it seems like a good reliable alternativeat least that is what I have read John Palmer 66 Malibu 327 4 speed -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.0/852 - Release Date: 6/17/2007 8:23 AM
Re: [Chevelle-list] powertrax
I don't care for them. A buddy had one in his Camaro. Chewed the back tires up really bad, and didn't reliably engage, and pretty noisy. He ended up taking it out and replacing it. Mike -- I would rather live my life as if there is a God, and die to find out there isn't, Than live my life as if there isn't, And die to find out there is. -Blaise Pascal Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (http://www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6 John wrote: Has anyone had any experience with the Powertrax Lockright traction system that Richmond makes...I'm thinking about putting one in my 66...With the price of original posi trac's and availability it seems like a good reliable alternativeat least that is what I have read John Palmer 66 Malibu 327 4 speed Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.472 / Virus Database: 269.9.0/851 - Release Date: 6/16/2007 12:50 PM
[Chevelle-list] powertrax
Has anyone had any experience with the Powertrax Lockright traction system that Richmond makes...I'm thinking about putting one in my 66...With the price of original posi trac's and availability it seems like a good reliable alternativeat least that is what I have read John Palmer 66 Malibu 327 4 speed
RE: [Chevelle-list] Powertrax Revisited
I made the mistake of buying a new style powertrax for my diff after I blew up the spider gears. These are only available for open style diffs and not the posi diffs. Mine is a posi and their web site and ordering is not clear on this. I was quite disappointed and ended up putting in an Auburn Pro series posi unit. I believe I ordered it from Summit and they took it back no questions asked. There was a feature on Hot Rod TV where they swapped in one for a chevy real. I recorded it on DVR and used it when I attempted to install mine, they didn't mention the open diff thing either. They gave it high marks. Joe LaRovere 1971 Chevelle SS From: KW [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 1:33 PMTo: The Chevelle Mailing ListSubject: Re: [Chevelle-list] Powertrax Revisited My comments were about the older "Lock Right". As I said, their customer service is top notch, I would not be opposed to trying their new products. Keith - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: Chevelle List Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 11:45 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Powertrax Revisited I remember a couple of weeks back, there was a thread concerning Powertrax. I remember reading negative comments, basically excessive tire wear and ratcheting (popping) noise while in tight turns. I'm curious if the discussion was about the older Powertrax Lock Right product, or their new, supposedly more streetable Extreme Traction Systems, which they claim: "Spool performance when coming off the line and full wheel differentiation in the turns. Whether your vehicle is driven everyday or just on the weekends, POWERTRAX® EXTREME TRACTION SYSTEM's combination of maximum traction and smooth quiet operation will make you a winner." I've seen some favorable reviews on this, and wanted to get your thoughts... Larry Shouse
Re: [Chevelle-list] Powertrax Revisited
My comment was regarding the version available several years ago. -- When Satan is knocking at your door, simply say, "Jesus, could you get that for me?" http://www.christianet.com Check out my webpage at http://www.ProStreetCar.com TREMEC Distributor at http://www.5speedTransmissions.com Team Chevelle member #1778 (Gold), ACES member #1377 Hoosier State Chevelle Assoc (http://www.IndianaChevelles.com) #6 Larry Shouse wrote: I remember a couple of weeks back, there was a thread concerning Powertrax. I remember reading negative comments, basically excessive tire wear and ratcheting (popping) noise while in tight turns. I'm curious if the discussion was about the older Powertrax Lock Right product, or their new, supposedly more streetable Extreme Traction Systems, which they claim: "Spool performance when coming off the line and full wheel differentiation in the turns. Whether your vehicle is driven everyday or just on the weekends, POWERTRAX® EXTREME TRACTION SYSTEM's combination of maximum traction and smooth quiet operation will make you a winner." I've seen some favorable reviews on this, and wanted to get your thoughts... Larry Shouse Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/192 - Release Date: 12/5/2005 Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.362 / Virus Database: 267.13.12/192 - Release Date: 12/5/2005
Re: [Chevelle-list] Powertrax Revisited
My comments were about the older "Lock Right". As I said, their customer service is top notch, I would not be opposed to trying their new products. Keith - Original Message - From: Larry Shouse To: Chevelle List Sent: Thursday, December 08, 2005 11:45 AM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Powertrax Revisited I remember a couple of weeks back, there was a thread concerning Powertrax. I remember reading negative comments, basically excessive tire wear and ratcheting (popping) noise while in tight turns. I'm curious if the discussion was about the older Powertrax Lock Right product, or their new, supposedly more streetable Extreme Traction Systems, which they claim: "Spool performance when coming off the line and full wheel differentiation in the turns. Whether your vehicle is driven everyday or just on the weekends, POWERTRAX® EXTREME TRACTION SYSTEM's combination of maximum traction and smooth quiet operation will make you a winner." I've seen some favorable reviews on this, and wanted to get your thoughts... Larry Shouse
[Chevelle-list] Powertrax Revisited
I remember a couple of weeks back, there was a thread concerning Powertrax. I remember reading negative comments, basically excessive tire wear and ratcheting (popping) noise while in tight turns. I'm curious if the discussion was about the older Powertrax Lock Right product, or their new, supposedly more streetable Extreme Traction Systems, which they claim: "Spool performance when coming off the line and full wheel differentiation in the turns. Whether your vehicle is driven everyday or just on the weekends, POWERTRAX® EXTREME TRACTION SYSTEM's combination of maximum traction and smooth quiet operation will make you a winner." I've seen some favorable reviews on this, and wanted to get your thoughts... Larry Shouse
Re: [Chevelle-list] Powertrax Performance?
And they are VERY hard on tires. My buddy's tires had chunks ripped
out from it locking during turns.
I personally would not use one in my car.
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KW wrote:
I had one in a Land Cruiser.
It was TERRIBLE.
Of course, the Land Cruiser is a
short wheelbase .
The Toyota rear end is similar to a
Ford 9", so I know it wasn't the housing. The locker was setup
correctly and all tolerances were within specs.
The locker was "twitchy" on the
road, you could be driving along in a straight line and it would unlock
shifting the rear end hard left. The locker would ratchet and pop in
slow tight turns and cause a loud booming sound, It sounded like it was
ripping out the ring gear or breaking an axle and that was with the
factory 6 cylinder. I kept it in less than 5000 miles and the teeth on
the locker were shredded.
I will say this, Powertrax has great
customer service, they replaced the complete locker even though it was
over a year old, no questions asked.
Keith
- Original Message -
From:
Daniel
Solomon
To:
Chevelle-list@chevelles.net
Sent:
Saturday, November 26, 2005 8:35 PM
Subject:
[Chevelle-list] Powertrax Performance?
Anyone had the PowerTrax differential is thier Chevelle?
Wondering how streetable it is?
Dan Solomon
Never be afraid to try
something new.
An Amateur built the Ark, professionals built the Titanic.
http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/
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Re: [Chevelle-list] Powertrax Performance?
I had one in a Land Cruiser. It was TERRIBLE. Of course, the Land Cruiser is a short wheelbase . The Toyota rear end is similar to a Ford 9", so I know it wasn't the housing. The locker was setup correctly and all tolerances were within specs. The locker was "twitchy" on the road, you could be driving along in a straight line and it would unlock shifting the rear end hard left. The locker would ratchet and pop in slow tight turns and cause a loud booming sound, It sounded like it was ripping out the ring gear or breaking an axle and that was with the factory 6 cylinder. I kept it in less than 5000 miles and the teeth on the locker were shredded. I will say this, Powertrax has great customer service, they replaced the complete locker even though it was over a year old, no questions asked. Keith - Original Message - From: Daniel Solomon To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2005 8:35 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Powertrax Performance? Anyone had the PowerTrax differential is thier Chevelle? Wondering how streetable it is? Dan Solomon Never be afraid to try something new. An Amateur built the Ark, professionals built the Titanic. http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/
[Chevelle-list] Powertrax Performance?
Anyone had the PowerTrax differential is thier Chevelle? Wondering how streetable it is? Dan Solomon Never be afraid to try something new. An Amateur built the Ark, professionals built the Titanic. http://www.freewebs.com/chevelles1970/
