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Old Nov 19, 2008 | 04:50 AM
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Transaxel positraction

Is they any way to get posi traction from a stock 455 transaxel with a TH425?
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 05:07 AM
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Monzas would be the first person I would ask.
Old Jul 10, 2020 | 10:29 AM
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Answer

Originally Posted by oldsvair
Is they any way to get posi traction from a stock 455 transaxel with a TH425?
Did you ever get an answer?
I am wanting to put the drivetrain in the back of my Hearse. Can positraction be accomplished on the TH425
Old Jul 10, 2020 | 10:51 AM
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How much do you want to spend? The GMC Motorhome community has these available. They are not cheap.

https://www.gmcrvparts.com/product-p/gm17-17.001.27.htm


Old Jul 12, 2020 | 08:08 AM
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There's no such thing as expensive and cheap. Only rich and poor
There may be a good reason as to why manufacturers were reluctant in offering limited-slip differentials in front-drive vehicles. In a worst case scenario where an inexperienced driver was to apply too much acceleration around a wet or icey curved road, both front wheels could break loose from roadway traction, causing the vehicle to lose control which would be worse than when the rear axle would lose grip, because the front wheels could still compensate for rear axle traction loss through steering compensation. This was the main reason as to why electric-powered bicycles with front-mounted motors aren't generally prefered over ones with rear wheel-propelled versions.
A motorhome has somewhat different dynamics over a passenger car, in that the front axle is also supporting driver and co-pilot weight, as well as more of the body shell structure. A motorhome is also mostly driven under pleasant weather conditions and at slower speeds than a gentleman's front-drive luxury muscle car.
If the idea is to dragrace a Toronado, there's no better solution than to install Joe's pictured unit

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Old Aug 4, 2020 | 05:59 PM
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throughout the years that topic came up several times BUT somehow i've never met anyone who pulled the trigger and installed this unit in a toronado. once i'm back home (2022) i'm gonna order one - unfortunately theres no used parts in the market so gonna pay full - and shipping to germany....aaand core deposit -.-

though i've heard other companies can build one as well - but they don't offer other gear ratios
Old Aug 4, 2020 | 11:04 PM
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Perhaps, this subject should get a "sticky", since it frequently arises. All of these threads discussing this device should get consolodated, IMHO
Originally Posted by EightballZ
...i'm gonna order one -...
...- and shipping to germany....aaand core deposit -.-...
As long as the inspection authorities (T.Ü.V., DEKRA) don't notice this modification, you should have no trouble getting your certification

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Old Oct 17, 2020 | 09:55 AM
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So I just picked up a cherry 68 Toronado and will pull the trigger on this. Will document for everyone. Going with the 4:10 option. How much can it hurt 7 MPG? lol.
Old Oct 17, 2020 | 10:03 AM
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It depends. Only hard working engines guzzle fuel. A 4:10 around town should get more MPGs than lower numbers:10
Old Oct 18, 2020 | 06:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Golden Pig
So I just picked up a cherry 68 Toronado and will pull the trigger on this. Will document for everyone. Going with the 4:10 option. How much can it hurt 7 MPG? lol.
oh now thats some great news!!
Old Oct 29, 2020 | 08:10 AM
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