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Limited Slip Clutch Pack

Friction plates inside an LSD that transfer torque to the wheel with more grip.

Definition

Clutch-type LSDs can wear and require rebuilds under heavy track use.

Preload and plate count tune locking aggressiveness.

Related terms

  • TransmissionThe gearbox selecting gear ratios between engine and drive wheels.
  • ClutchA friction device connecting and disconnecting engine power to the transmission.
  • DifferentialA gearbox allowing drive wheels to rotate at different speeds while turning.
  • DriveshaftA rotating shaft transmitting torque from transmission to differential in RWD an
  • Limited-Slip DifferentialA differential that limits speed difference between left and right wheels under
  • Final Drive RatioThe ring-and-pinion ratio multiplying torque before it reaches the wheels.

Category: Drivetrain · Updated August 31, 2026