High-Perf Diff, Axles, & Drivelines
All too often, when an enthusiast builds a high-performance engine, swaps a more powerful engine into a car, or mounts sticky tires, the driveline components simply can't handle the added torque and fail. In addition, differential, axles, and driveline parts have a limited life span under the power of a high-performance engine. Also, the proper gear ratios need to be selected and installed for maximum performance on the street, strip, or track. The performance of the driveshaft, differential, axle, and other driveline components needs to match the performance level of a particular engine, so maximum efficiency, longevity, and reliability can be realized.

This book covers everything you need to know about selecting the most desirable gear ratio, rebuilding differentials and other driveline components, and most importantly, matching the correct driveline components to engine power output. Learn how to set up a limited-slip differential, install high-performance axle shafts, swap out differential gears, and select the best available products for the driveline. This book covers the Chevy 12-bolt, Ford 8.8-inch, Dana units, and many other popular high-performance axles and rear ends. In addition, it explains rear differential basics, rear differential housings, rebuilding open rear differentials, limited-slip differentials, and factory differentials. Ring and pinion gears, axle housings, axle shafts, driveshafts, and U-joints are also covered.

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High-Perf Diff, Axles, & Drivelines
All too often, when an enthusiast builds a high-performance engine, swaps a more powerful engine into a car, or mounts sticky tires, the driveline components simply can't handle the added torque and fail. In addition, differential, axles, and driveline parts have a limited life span under the power of a high-performance engine. Also, the proper gear ratios need to be selected and installed for maximum performance on the street, strip, or track. The performance of the driveshaft, differential, axle, and other driveline components needs to match the performance level of a particular engine, so maximum efficiency, longevity, and reliability can be realized.

This book covers everything you need to know about selecting the most desirable gear ratio, rebuilding differentials and other driveline components, and most importantly, matching the correct driveline components to engine power output. Learn how to set up a limited-slip differential, install high-performance axle shafts, swap out differential gears, and select the best available products for the driveline. This book covers the Chevy 12-bolt, Ford 8.8-inch, Dana units, and many other popular high-performance axles and rear ends. In addition, it explains rear differential basics, rear differential housings, rebuilding open rear differentials, limited-slip differentials, and factory differentials. Ring and pinion gears, axle housings, axle shafts, driveshafts, and U-joints are also covered.

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High-Perf Diff, Axles, & Drivelines

High-Perf Diff, Axles, & Drivelines

by Joe Palazzolo
High-Perf Diff, Axles, & Drivelines
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High-Perf Diff, Axles, & Drivelines

High-Perf Diff, Axles, & Drivelines

by Joe Palazzolo

Overview

All too often, when an enthusiast builds a high-performance engine, swaps a more powerful engine into a car, or mounts sticky tires, the driveline components simply can't handle the added torque and fail. In addition, differential, axles, and driveline parts have a limited life span under the power of a high-performance engine. Also, the proper gear ratios need to be selected and installed for maximum performance on the street, strip, or track. The performance of the driveshaft, differential, axle, and other driveline components needs to match the performance level of a particular engine, so maximum efficiency, longevity, and reliability can be realized.

This book covers everything you need to know about selecting the most desirable gear ratio, rebuilding differentials and other driveline components, and most importantly, matching the correct driveline components to engine power output. Learn how to set up a limited-slip differential, install high-performance axle shafts, swap out differential gears, and select the best available products for the driveline. This book covers the Chevy 12-bolt, Ford 8.8-inch, Dana units, and many other popular high-performance axles and rear ends. In addition, it explains rear differential basics, rear differential housings, rebuilding open rear differentials, limited-slip differentials, and factory differentials. Ring and pinion gears, axle housings, axle shafts, driveshafts, and U-joints are also covered.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781934709023
Publisher: CarTech
Publication date: 10/05/2009
Pages: 144
Product dimensions: 8.48(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.38(d)

About the Author

Joe Palazzolo is currently the Global Engineering Director-EV System Solutions at Dana Incorporated. His resume includes employment at Ford, Magna Powertrain (formerly New Venture Gear), Warn Industries, GKN Driveline and GETRAG Corporation. He has also supported numerous race teams as well as building and maintaining his own motorsports and powersports vehicles. Joe is an ASE Certified Master Technician, holds a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering, and a Masters Degree specializing in Automotive Engineering. He has been a member of the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) for more than 18 years and is active in developing SAE standards. He has been teaching Drivetrain seminars for more than 10 years and a recipient of the Forest R. McFarland Award for distinction in professional development and education. He has received numerous patents for his innovative work and creativity in advancing vehicle mobility systems.

Table of Contents

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Foreword by Larry Webster

Introduction

Chapter 1: Rear Axle Fundamentals

Driveline Overview

Axle Overview

Finding the Right Parts and Service

Summary

Chapter 2: Factory Rear Axle Housings

Beam Axles

Independent Carrier Axles

Axle Shaft Retention Methods

Axle Tubes

Axle Housings

Summary

Chapter 3: Rebuilding the Rear Axle

Common Axle Problems

Vehicle Preparation

Axle Disassembly

Cleaning and Inspection

Axle Reassembly

Summary

Chapter 4: Factory Limited-Slip Differentials

Determining Limited-Slip vs. Open Differential

Tear-Down Process

Checking the Parts for Wear

Rebuild Process

Final Assembly and Performance

GM-Style Limited-Slip Differential

Cone-Style Limited-Slip Differential

Ford Mustang Differentials

Summary

Chapter 5: Aftermarket Differentials

Limited-Slip Differentials

Open Differential

Spools and Mini-Spools

Lockers

Helical Technology

Viscous Control Technology

Torque Vectoring

Summary

Chapter 6: Ring and Pinion Gears

Torque Multiplication

Hypoid vs. Spiral Bevel Gear Systems

Hypoid Mounting Dimensions

Tire Size and Gear Ratio

Gear Manufacturing

Gear Materials

Gear Tooth Geometry

Disassembly and Assembly of Ring and Pinion Gears

Setting Gear Contact Pattern

Ring and Pinion Break-In Procedure

Speedometer Accuracy

Summary

Chapter 7: Axle Shafts

Axle Shaft Function

Axle Shaft Geometry and Nomenclature

Materials and Manufacturing Methods

Spline Details

Bearing Surfaces

Flange, Lug Studs and Nuts

Summary

Chapter 8: Driveshafts, Universal Joints and Pinion Angle

Driveshaft Considerations

Retention Methods

Sizes

Vibrations

Joint Angles

Lubrication

Summary

Source Guide

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