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Old 11-15-2025, 09:40 AM
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Yes they are forward and direct drums, 300M input and intermediate shafts, 36 element Super Sprag and oversized center support. 8 frictions and steels drums.
I am more worried about a cast iron drum than I am about a billet aluminum drum. Iron is much more brittle and way heavier.
I was planning on using one of their SFI cases but I will put this stuff in a OEM case with a blanket. maybe the big plastic SFI trans cover they make. or I might make my own out of 1/4" steel. My track would let me do it. Stronger than any blanket.
I took the parts to a local transmission shop that builds racing 400s, he likes the parts.
If you lunch a transmission at least it down not take your engine out. Tore up a few.

Ah. I was afraid it was billet steel drums from SM. Should be much less likely to have an issue with a billet Aluminum drum safety wise.

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Old 11-17-2025, 05:40 PM
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Ah. I was afraid it was billet steel drums from SM. Should be much less likely to have an issue with a billet Aluminum drum safety wise.
I would like to run this. Looks very interesting. Fixes a lot of T400 issues.
But 3K
I already spent 1,500+ on the SM stuff.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VpR-flNihKg
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If you run early forged rods, you need to install one of these gauges!

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If you run early forged rods, you need to install one of these gauges!

That's funny but accurate at the same time. There are far better alternatives without the confirmation bias

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