Can the Integrale (which is 4WD of course) be rolling road tested as a 2WD by disconnecting 'something or other' at the gearbox end? Serious question and please excuse my ignorance!
I ask because I have a client in Australia who might struggle to find a 4WD rolling road to do calibration.
Thanks,
GC
Rolling road question Integrale
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Re: Rolling road question Integrale
Hi Guy,
Regarding your question: by no means should an Integrale be tested with one of the axes disconnected. This will put a tremendous load on the center diff, which will overheat and lock... permanently... Unfortunately, I we seen it. It is really necessary to have all four wheels spinning with approximately the same speed.
To your customer I would suggest to look for an engine dyno, if AWD one is not available.
Hope that helps,
Nik
Regarding your question: by no means should an Integrale be tested with one of the axes disconnected. This will put a tremendous load on the center diff, which will overheat and lock... permanently... Unfortunately, I we seen it. It is really necessary to have all four wheels spinning with approximately the same speed.
To your customer I would suggest to look for an engine dyno, if AWD one is not available.
Hope that helps,
Nik
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Re: Rolling road question Integrale
It helps very much indeed, Nick and I am indebted to you for your quick and lucid explanation.
I shall fwd to my client
GC
I shall fwd to my client
GC
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