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Offline Chris E.

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Swingaxle Strength
« on: September 03, 2007, 10:24:14 PM »
How much HP can a stock swingaxle transmission handle?

Offline Bruce

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Swingaxle Strength
« Reply #1 on: September 03, 2007, 11:18:07 PM »
The limiting factor of the trans' strength is not the hp of the engine, but the nut behind the wheel.  
I've known guys who have been able to make a near stock trans survive with over 300hp, yet others can blow up a well built trans with less than 100hp.
What kind of a nut are you?