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Offline wart1de

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Alloy housings
« on: April 17, 2007 - 06:53:02 PM »
Hey all

My diff is in getting a rebuild and some new ratios and I could have sworn that it was a 742 however the mechanic has told me it's only a 741. I have a set of brand new 742 gears to use and I see Mopar is selling alloy 742 style housings.

Are there any disadvantages to using an alloy housing in a street car?

Thanks guys!
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Re: Alloy housings
« Reply #1 on: April 18, 2007 - 12:35:48 AM »
I can`t think of a reason the alloy housing would be bad , it is not a wear part

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Re: Alloy housings
« Reply #2 on: April 18, 2007 - 04:29:04 PM »
I can`t think of a reason the alloy housing would be bad , it is not a wear part

Awesome. Just ordered a complete alloy diff center from Mancini. Can't wait for it to arrive! The alloy should look pretty trick with the powder coated housing.
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Re: Alloy housings
« Reply #3 on: April 19, 2007 - 12:50:47 AM »
 :2thumbs: You May want to coat the carrier to keep the alum from becoming dull

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