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: Are 30 spline axles enough?


Ron454
Jan 16th, 06, 12:28 PM
I've been running 30 spline axles (Dutchman race axles) since I built my car. Now that I'm in the 10.20 range, I'm wondering.........
Not sure why I didn't step up to the 33 spline initially, but I didn't.
Am I in trouble?
Car weighs 3500 and 60ft in the mid 1.4 range. Spool of course.
Hoping that improves with a new ATI converter and suspension tweaks.
Ron

bracketchev1221
Jan 16th, 06, 12:34 PM
According to the moser catalog. Multiply, engine torque X first gear in trans X rear gear X .9. if this is less than 6200 you are fine.

Ron454
Jan 16th, 06, 12:46 PM
Looks like it comes out to 5500............
Ron

bracketchev1221
Jan 16th, 06, 12:51 PM
Moser shows on a 30 spline axle 6200 lbs PER axle. This builds a 200% safety factor. Here is what I came up with my setup. 680 torqueX2.48X 4.88X.9= 7407. I have 33 spline axles and moser recommends 8200 lbs Per axle on a 33.

Ron454
Jan 17th, 06, 12:15 PM
Looks like I'm probably ok!
Thanks for the info!
Ron