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AW-71 for high performance use

posted by  mapleleafer on  Sat Feb 14 13:18 CST 2004
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I'm building up a B230FT that I expect will produce 240 - 280 hp that will be going through the AW-71.

What are the weak spots in this transmission under high output use?

I'm starting with the version that uses the 5 friction plate forward clutch (C1). Although they stand up well in normal use (my own experience), the 3 friction intermediate brake (B2) for 2nd gear, and the SINGLE plate overdrive locking clutch (C0) used for all gears below overdrive have me wondering how well this unit will handle the extra 100 horses when I use them. Does anyone here have experience in strengthening the AW where it might need it...and know where to get the modified parts?






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