Billet gears for 6spd T-case

[Jesters Deadd]

I highly doubt that John is going to go through a test phase. To me stronger metal = stronger gears.

I am confused as to why we can not use a 5spd T-case on a 6spd trans...are the two gears inside the T-case not spinning at the same speed?

I thought you said he didn't test the stock gear strength?
edit:saw above post. Information noted.

[futurevr4man]

well saying that stronger metal = stronger gears isnt exactly true...

every metal has its own yield strength (the amount of strength before it shears or 'breaks'), it also has a modulus of elasticity (stiffness). on top of those, there is weight, and a lot of other factors that play into it all. my point being, even if the metal is stronger, its not always better. there is a reason why there arent gears made out of diamond... yeah its very strong, but its so hard that its too brittle.

with that being said, im sure shep knows what he is doing with metal selection, i just wanted everyone to take a second thought about saying 'a stronger metal means stronger gears'

[MR2]

Thankfully we can always wait a bit and see how the DSM gears go

[Ninja Performance]

I have also broken gears in a 6 spd transfer case.

-Chris

[2fnloud]

Thankfully we can always wait a bit and see how the DSM gears go

Shep has been making DSM gears for years, google his business name, see for yourself.

[MeTarzan]

Shep has been making DSM gears for years, google his business name, see for yourself.

Actually his upgraded shafts have only been a welded stock gear onto his shaft...Only recently has he started actually making the gears, AND they break the same as welded ones.

If you look at a lot of the failures the edges of the teeth are broken off due to the gears being pushed away from each other. We fixed that problem with blown up DSM rear diffs by upgrading the covers to add in load bolts to keep them from flexing. Which a better cover is probably a better bet of keeping the TC from failing as well.

[MR2]

I was not aware that the new upgraded gears had actually been put to the test yet...

or that is what the emails I have from Shep seem to be saying

[2fnloud]

Actually his upgraded shafts have only been a welded stock gear onto his shaft...Only recently has he started actually making the gears, AND they break the same as welded ones.

If you look at a lot of the failures the edges of the teeth are broken off due to the gears being pushed away from each other. We fixed that problem with blown up DSM rear diffs by upgrading the covers to add in load bolts to keep them from flexing. Which a better cover is probably a better bet of keeping the TC from failing as well.

IF I read that right you are talking about rear diffs, how can this be applied to the T-case?

[2fnloud]

I was not aware that the new upgraded gears had actually been put to the test yet...

or that is what the emails I have from Shep seem to be saying

and if was thinking you where referring to gears for our car, what do you think his reply would be?

[MR2]

I'm referring to the upgraded gears for the DSM's...

http://www.3sgto.org/f17/billet-gear...tml#post191501

Hello,
No I do not have any threads or data that is publicly released as we are still in the testing phase with our latest gears.