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Old 29-03-2007, 10:22 PM
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Default Quaife ATB - thickwall or not!?

As title really.

Was offered a brand new Quaife ATB today, all built up and brand new but only in a standard casing but at a very good price!

Do i go for it, or should i really get one with the thickwall casing?

i know standard front diffs are weak, both in the internals and the casing but will the ATB be a different kettle of fish?

any input/opinions/view welcomed!

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Old 30-03-2007, 09:40 AM
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what power are you after?
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Default Re: Quaife ATB - thickwall or not!?

Originally Posted by Kelv
As title really.
Was offered a brand new Quaife ATB today, all built up and brand new but only in a standard casing but at a very good price!
Do i go for it, or should i really get one with the thickwall casing?
i know standard front diffs are weak, both in the internals and the casing but will the ATB be a different kettle of fish?
any input/opinions/view welcomed!
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Kelv, you could take a chance and use a standard front diff case with a strenghtening plate.

But really, for over 400 BHP and launching I would reccomend the Quaife thickwall case + a strengthening plate

A bit "belt & braces" I know, but once you've purchased a thickwall case (not cheap) the small extra cost of the plate will seem like a cheap insurance option
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And I keep the strengthening plates in stock .
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And I keep the strengthening plates in stock .
With 8mm holes to suit the Quaife thickwall Mike?
Old 30-03-2007, 09:55 AM
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On the Alumec versions yes, but the steel ones have to be drilled out in the same way that the covers have to to fit .
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Cheers Doug.
Looks like it could be a thickwall aswell then

Mike, i know you have them in stock ill add that to the amount for the next cheque i write for you and pass that over next week
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