ok guys..i dont mean to sound like an idiot, but what is a VCU? Im about to buy a halfcut GTO and do a TTswap when i get back from afganistan. (yep in the army now) I would love to help someone out with the VCU if someone needs it but what is it and what does it do?
VCU stands for Viscous Coupling Unit. It is the componant in the center differential (which is located in the transaxle) that resist uneven torque distribution (like when the front wheels are trying to spin faster than the rear wheels) between the front and rear axles. Jeff's site, www.stealth316.com has excellent pictures of the inside of these transaxles and a good description of their operation although a bit heavy on math stuff for some members. Still check it out for more details and if you have any questions about it feel free to ask me any time.
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This has been an unadvertised service that I've provided. I had a bunch of good VCU's and I've been doing an exchange program with them. I've been trading people's bad VCU's + cash for the good ones.
I still have 2 left and hope to get some more before I run out.
This is what Steve has been doing. I would recommend starting a post to see if any one wants to do the same with you. If not, then weld the planetaries to the carrier so they can't turn. It is a lot stronger, cheaper to replace, and you would have a good VCU to sell in the future.
This is what Steve has been doing. I would recommend starting a post to see if any one wants to do the same with you. If not, then weld the planetaries to the carrier so they can't turn. It is a lot stronger, cheaper to replace, and you would have a good VCU to sell in the future.
so are you telling me that I can take the VCU out and weld the planetaries to the carrier so i dont need a vcu? that is if i cant find a bad one to weld..
You still need to have some thing in the VCUs place (like a popped VCU) but yes, you can weld the planetaries. In fact, that is what I welded in order to convert to RWD. Make a post to see if any one wants to swap with you for a little extra cash also. You can probably make about $50-100 on this deal if the VCU is in good condition. Make sure you let people know weather it is an 18 or 25 spline VCU because they are different. If no one posts back, then give Gatecracher and maddog a PM. I believe they do rebuilds and one of their customers may be interested in doing bussiness with you. I will also keep my eyes peeled for you as an opertunity like this doesn't seem to happen to often.
Hi guys new to forums, i dont know how old this thread is but i blew my vcu and would be interested in a rear wheel conversion or just a new one. any info on how i could contact some one would be great! thank you
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Last edited by Jacaohnson : 08-02-2006 at 12:25 PM.
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Here is a link the parts thread. Give either Kormex a call for a used but still perfectly good VCU or give AutoCraft a call for a brand new but more expencive one. Their contact info is on the first post of the thread. I believe that thread has a link the "Everything you need to know about your AWD drive train" thread/wiki also. Again just read the first post.
I would HIGHLY recommend against the RWD convertion. The 5 speed TCs will break very fast that way. (Read the "Everything you need to know about your AWD drive train" thread/wiki for the reason.) If you wanted to save money you could weld the VCU and the planetary gears and have a solid center diff. Doing so will give you more traction off the line when you increase your power.
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Re: Don't weld the AWD VCU
