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Old 01-21-2018, 10:13 AM
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Originally Posted by preston View Post
I've been using an aluminum center section for 10 years now. But about every two years I get gear whine and have to replace my gears. There are many things that might be causing this (besides 700+ horsepower and track racing) but I've often wondered if the flex of an aluminum case might have something to do with it. It only saves about 10-12 lbs. Yes I know we sometimes think that is significant, but if I burn another set of gears I'm going back to a nodular case.

So no real evidence but something to think about.
Thanks Preston, that is very helpful information, and something to consider. Cheers
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