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. 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.
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,