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Old 01-06-2015, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by raustinss View Post
Typically when you increase the spline count you will increase the contact area. Think of a 4000 lb car on 4 275 tires verses 4 205 tires...which one has more contact area to apply to the pavement. I know not the best example but you get the idea. Now having said that the magnum uses a much beefier shaft and larger gear face while still using the way more popular 26 spline input shaft. Allowing the aftermarket to continue with their current product lineups
true, having 1.5 teeth in the place of 1 tooth provides more gear surface contact. Making it much more resistant to clashing and shearing.
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