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FED 387 · 10-15-2010, 08:19 PM

Most manufacturers specifically recommend NOT TO USE aluminum spools in cars that weigh over 2800-3000 pounds ---You MIGHT get away with an aluminum spool in a heavy (over 2800) car if it is a real LOW HP car---No hi torque hi HP applications for HEAVY CARS using aluminum spools- No trans brake/stick shift cars either--Rotating mass is where its all at---In stock/SS stock applications yer not looking for that last hundreth or thousandth like in a Comp/Pro Stock Application--that is the most likable application for aluminum spools/lightened ring gears/scalloped flange rifle drilled axles NOT stock or SS---Comp 387

10-15-2010, 08:19 PM	#2
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,422 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: Lightweight Axles Most manufacturers specifically recommend NOT TO USE aluminum spools in cars that weigh over 2800-3000 pounds ---You MIGHT get away with an aluminum spool in a heavy (over 2800) car if it is a real LOW HP car---No hi torque hi HP applications for HEAVY CARS using aluminum spools- No trans brake/stick shift cars either--Rotating mass is where its all at---In stock/SS stock applications yer not looking for that last hundreth or thousandth like in a Comp/Pro Stock Application--that is the most likable application for aluminum spools/lightened ring gears/scalloped flange rifle drilled axles NOT stock or SS---Comp 387