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Old 10-29-2007 | 04:50 PM
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Default Rear diff fluid?

Here's a strange question, Will different wieght fluid in my rear diff help me as I am still learning to drive. The model is a sportwerks turmoil rtr mostly upgraded to the pro version. Wondering if I should go with a 2000 or 3000 fluid in the rear on a 5-7-? set up. thanks.
Old 10-29-2007 | 05:03 PM
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5-7-3 is a normal baseline setup. I would try that then go higher or lower.
Old 10-29-2007 | 05:05 PM
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5-7-3 is a average set up for all purpose driving. Changing diff set up depends on where you are running, and what track conditions are.
Old 10-29-2007 | 08:28 PM
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Default RE: Rear diff fluid?

Go with 2k in the rear to help with steering.
Old 10-30-2007 | 03:01 AM
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IMO 3k for the rear is higher than average. Most pro setups use 2k or 1k.
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Default RE: Rear diff fluid?

My turmoil was pretty hard to handle, It was always loose. I ended up using 10-7-3 it worked about the best on the track that I run. When I went to other tracks I had to change. I have 7 loose diffs with differnt oils in in them for quick changes.

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