And I'm still not backing down on the ATB-LSD thing, it's simple enough to check out "how things work" and then you will know. or you could e-mail terry and ask him.
Stop implying that I don't know how things work and we'll get along much better. I fix Fords for a living, get it? This is what I do... it's what pays my bills - how many diffs have YOU had in YOUR hands to look at and SEE how they work? Any at all? I've had my share of rearends and a few front drives apart. I've also done more than ample reading and test-taking on "how things work" and what they do. So don't come in here saying that I, or any others, don't know "how things work" because you don't understand a




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From the dictionary:
Limited Slip Differential
an automotive differential that can transfer power from a wheel that has lost traction to one that has not.
If you truly believe that a Quaife cannot meet the above definition, reread it until you understand that it DOES. By definition, a Quaife is an LSD, whether you, Terry, or anyone else likes it or not. If YOU want to say that you don't CONSIDER it a true LSD, that's fine. But don't argue a factual definition... it just makes you look dumb.
I still dont see how CKP is an abbreviation for crank position sensor.
Well then call Ford and tell them that they're stupid for abbreviating it that way... because all of their literature since a crank sensor has been used, abbreviates it CKP. While you're at it, you could maybe also tell them that abreviating the cam sensor as CMP is silly too.
Anyways, how bad IS the split port 3l really?
I've never read anything about it being bad or weak until you said it. Which is why I asked the Q about what exactly is considered weak.
the weak rods would bend, but other than that, how many miles do you think it would be good for bolted to a 5spd?
That may depend on how much weaker the rods are. But they were changed in 99 so if you think, or have read that they're a problem, just get a 99 or later.
Price is my main motivational factor with this car.
Then just drop in the lowest mileage 3L split port you can find and stop worrying about rods that won't ever likely be a problem.