Re: RE: More T-56 stuff.

From: Brian (leefam@wcc.net)
Date: Mon Dec 21 1998 - 23:11:14 EST


> >Torque on the Viper is 490ft/lbs stock, and there are a number of
> >Hennessey modified Vipers living the good life at over 600ft/lbs with
> >the same tranny. The Vipers tend to break half-shafts, not transmission
> >parts...
>
> Thanks for the info! PS: what's a half-shaft?
>

>.
>
> -Jon-
>

A half shaft is sorta like a driveshaft. On a solid axle rear, there is
an axle that connects the carrier (ring gear, etc.) to the wheels. On
something with an independent suspension a half-shaft (think miniture
driveshaft)connects the carrier to the wheels. The half shafts allow
the wheel to move independent of one another.

That help?

Brian



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