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1 piece vs Split transfer cases (40 series?)

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1 piece vs Split transfer cases (40 series?)

Post by VooDoo »

Ive spent the last 2 hrs trying to find info on the early 1 piece transfer cases vs the split type of case.

Was the split one stronger? Some info points the to 1 piece being the better one but i need to find out how strong they are (it might go behind a LS1)

Anyone know the differances and how strong they are?
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Re: 1 piece vs Split transfer cases (40 series?)

Post by RAY185 »

Single piece is the early style and not very strong. You can buy/build bracing for the case but I don't think the internals will hold up behind an ls1. Later model split cases are heaps stronger and have held up behind plenty of high powered V8s without mods.
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Re: 1 piece vs Split transfer cases (40 series?)

Post by KERMIE_308 »

ive got the older 1 piece case behind a 308... havent had any problems
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Re: 1 piece vs Split transfer cases (40 series?)

Post by Shadow »

1 piece case is a stronger case, but the internals are much smaller than the split case transfer and they will mash the internals much easier.
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Re: 1 piece vs Split transfer cases (40 series?)

Post by Z()LTAN »

ive split the box apart on my car once.

I drilled out the threads and put bolts and lock nuts where i could. Been sweet since.
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