[Fot] IRS Diff Cover

[John Styduhar]

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How about this diff cover from the TRS.




On Mon, Aug 8, 2016 at 6:55 PM, <malaboge at aol.com> wrote:

> Oh I'm so jealous of that finned alum diff cover!
> BUT, a more practical question...do you think the most oil capacity, or
> directed internal oil dispersion is more important. (Already using RedLine
> heavy shock proof oil).
> Some history...
> The Duke of Oil, our 4A has melted a set of the poly mounts (see a
> previous pic someone else submitted...same deal here) in  a normal sprint
> race. So, diggin thru the pile-o-parts I find I have an early one piece
> TR6(?) diff cover that is pretty much a square reservoir in the back (the
> oil reservoir area looks about like the reservoir on the 2 piece 4A diff
> cover), and another later (?) one piece cover that directs the oil flingin
> around in the diff toward the ring gear and has more fins on it. However,
> the later more heavily finned unit holds about 8 ounces less fluid, but it
> directs the oil directly onto the gear and has those additional fins.
>
> I would really like to skip the oil pump and cooler setup in the back of
> the car, but may have to go that way anyhow.
>
> BUT,
> Has anyone had any experience with running the later, smaller oil capacity
> but more finned and directed oil units? And how would it compare to the
> larger open chamber cover?
>
> If not, who has installed a pump and cooler back there? What did you use
> for a cooler and where did you put the outlet and inlet on the diff...and
> why?
>
> Usually in hot water myself...this time oil!
>
> Nick in Nor Cal
>
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