Hi Danny,
Both wheels may be turning but if one is in the air, no torque will be added to the one on the ground is my understanding. The one in the air will spin like crazy. Is this consistent with what you are saying?
My understanding of a Torsen is that the internal gearing can multiply the torque applied to the "other wheel" when one wheel has minimal traction. If that wheel is in the air it cannot absorb any torque and zero times the "multiplication factor" is still zero. A Torsen behaves like a limited slip differential, torque applied to both wheels, when both wheels are on the ground. Raise one wheel and it behaves like an open differential. If this view is incorrect or incomplete I am interested in understanding where it goes wrong.
Furthermore, if the brake on the up wheel (only) were applied, then the wheel on the ground would receive engine torque was if the up wheel had corresponding traction (times the multiplication factor). There are hints that the electronic traction control behaves in that manner but I have only found hints. It would be excellent if the electronics can sense wheel spin and react to improve traction. Is there any published information about that question?
I am also looking for clarity about the suitability of adding a Torsen to 2023 and newer Raptors. Would that screw up any of the electronics? How about some other form of locker on the front? For instance could the Ford eLocker from the rear be added to the front axle? I have not seen any discussion along those lines and it is an obvious feature if practical.
