Intermediate Shaft
10-06-2008, 12:12 AM
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So let me understand this, you want tp replace the input shaft if not replacing the others? I am getting a BD Flex plate done and want to get the input shaft replaced with a billet. What has to be done to get the input replaced? Is it a complete take apart of the tranny? I know the output can be done easly, but have no idea what has to be done with the tranny to replace the input?
10-06-2008, 05:45 AM
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my question would be.... why if you guys are spending 4, 5 and 6K to build a race trans wouldn't you go ahead and pay another $750 to do one more shaft ? Having a weak spot in the trans is pretty dumb if you ask me. You're asking for it to break.
It matters not to me whether anyone goes all billet but, I know I would never have done the miles, 1/4 runs and sled pulls I have and been in one piece with anything stock in my trans. I had a lot more POM too.
It's not so much that the shafts will break but, more the spline being twisted every time major stress is put on the trans. Eventually if the shaft doesn't break, the splines will be shot.
DUKCLAN: the trans has to be pulled and disassembled to install or replace a input.
As mentioned... to each their own but IMO, if you've spent that much already... just finish the job !
It matters not to me whether anyone goes all billet but, I know I would never have done the miles, 1/4 runs and sled pulls I have and been in one piece with anything stock in my trans. I had a lot more POM too.
It's not so much that the shafts will break but, more the spline being twisted every time major stress is put on the trans. Eventually if the shaft doesn't break, the splines will be shot.
DUKCLAN: the trans has to be pulled and disassembled to install or replace a input.
As mentioned... to each their own but IMO, if you've spent that much already... just finish the job !
10-06-2008, 07:22 AM
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If the intermediate breaks it CAN cause major damage, but that doesn't mean it will every time. I've seen them break very clean at the splines and cause no other damage.
10-06-2008, 11:03 AM
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good info guys keep it all comming. anyways side note, i didnt know the output was easy to install? so ill probably do it my self then rather then pay someone to do it. anyone have any details on how to install one?
10-06-2008, 11:44 AM
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I talked to Dave Goerend about it last week. All you have to do is order an overdrive unit with the billet shaft installed, and swap the old with the new. Along with the billet shaft you get new clutchpacks.
Installing a billet shaft in your current overdrive requires some pressing, which if you have a good relationship with a tranny builder you could have it assembled pretty quick.
Installing a billet shaft in your current overdrive requires some pressing, which if you have a good relationship with a tranny builder you could have it assembled pretty quick.
10-06-2008, 12:01 PM
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In that case I would drop the overdrive unit, take it to your tranny shop and have them install the shaft and then reinstall the overdrive unit into your truck.
10-06-2008, 03:02 PM
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hey triton, doesnt work like that,the reason the stocker intermediate is a little more forgiving is because it flexes and twist's, where the billet would never flex, it would just snap.
10-06-2008, 03:58 PM
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As it was mentioned... to each their own. I'm pushing a LOT of weight so I like to know I have as much as I can in there to avoid breakage if possible
I only know of a few that don't use billet... intermediate anyway.
10-06-2008, 04:02 PM
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agreed but, this thread seems to be about avoiding spending the extra cash on a intermediate. Cash will never get spent with Opie if that's the case..
10-06-2008, 04:06 PM
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agreed...but...lol.
Spend it now or spend it 2x later (or 3x in my case).
We will agree on that! ;-)
I have bought three full built tranny's by the time I repaired all of the short comings, oversights, corners cut, etc.
It really should be either...500 and change MAX hp...flexplate, converter, vb...
Anymore...spend everything you got.
Spend it now or spend it 2x later (or 3x in my case).
We will agree on that! ;-)
I have bought three full built tranny's by the time I repaired all of the short comings, oversights, corners cut, etc.
It really should be either...500 and change MAX hp...flexplate, converter, vb...
Anymore...spend everything you got.