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  1. PartsMike

    limited slip diffs

    Torsen is a design that in theory works well as it distributes power to the axle shaft that has the greatest resistance, it has not a proven record of reliablity. The design that has done well over a period of time is the ARB air locker, which is an open differential or when air pressure is...
  2. PartsMike

    OE Axle Materials

    Most OE's are 1055 and 1541. There are some 300M axles being built. Strength is determined by size (larger diameter being stronger as there is no substitute for size)and involute spline angle 45 degree being stronger then 30 degree. The after market has created a need for high strength axles and...
  3. PartsMike

    friction reduction in ring and pinion

    You will have less friction if you use differential with a lower angle on the hypoid surface (less swept area on the tooth engagment). Ford 9" differential design is used in a lot of race vehicles for light weight and strength but due to the gear angle they use as much as 15 horsepower more then...
  4. PartsMike

    Need help finding transmission transplant expert

    your transmission is a GM 4L60E and was never designed for the power you are trying to generate. It is basically the same unit used in a Vette. The real difference is the wieght difference that your Escalade has over the Vette. There are after market units that are better and will shift on...
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