How much horsepower can a 31 spline axle hold?
Pro Race 31- & 33-Spline Axles (up to 600 hp1) Recommended for drag-race-only use.
What is the difference between 28 spline and 31 spline?
31 spline axles which are about 30% stronger than the 28 spline axles making them a popular aftermarket upgrade for Fox, SN95, and New Edge Mustang owners. Keep in mind that when you upgrade to the 31 Spline Axles, you will also need a 31 Spline Differential to match up with the new spline requirement!
What is the 3rd member in a differential?
It’s the third member of the drive train. A rear drive axle without the pumpkin or chunk is…well…a rear drive axle, tho it is actually still the third member. The third member term generally refers to the removable pumpkin.
What is a third member assembly?
A complete third member assembly (sometimes called a center section) includes everything you need to connect your driveshaft to your rear axles. They typically include a U-joint style yoke to connect to your driveshaft, ring and pinion gears, differential carrier, and a case.
Is more axle splines better?
Higher spline counts gives the axle more surface to transfer the load of the torque from the differential. There is also the side advantage that an axle with more splines will also be physically bigger. At least in most modern axles that use similarly sized spline teeth.
What year Mustang has 31 spline axles?
The 2005-2010 V8 Mustangs with 8.8” rear ends used 31 spline rear axles. For 2011-2014 Mustangs, both the V6 and 5.0L V8 Mustang were equipped with 31-spline axles.
What is a 3rd member on a vehicle?
The first member is the motor…the 2nd member is the transmission…the 3rd member is the rearend.
What is a drop out third member?
Third Members – Complete Custom Dropouts Built to your Specifications. Third Members, or Dropout-Style differentials were used in Ford 8 or 9 inch, Toyota and Chrysler 8.75” differentials. Your drop-out will be built with your choice of any available ring & pinion gear ratio, differential, housing and yoke.
Why do they call it a 3rd member?
the slang term 3rd member was used long before any of us where wheeling(well before me anyways) back to the old banjo style axle housings where the housing itself was actually 3 pieces meaning the “chunk” was the 3rd neccesarry piece to put it all back together.
What is a Ford third member?
Currie Third Members Every Currie Ford 9-inch third member includes: a new nodular iron or aluminum gear case, bearings, seals, solid pinion bearing spacer, pinion support, yoke, and choice of gear ratio, and limited-slip, locking differential or spool.
Where are Moser axles made?
THE USA
MADE IN THE USA! Moser Engineering uses its finest alloy for these replacement shafts.