I talked with a buggy builder today and he said to be very careful with the new engine (Ecotec 2.4 L) because I will tear my transmission up because of the amount of torque the engine has. I just had my transmission torn down and rebuilt and everything looked good on the inside. I called the guy who rebuilt my tranny and he said not to worry about it because he has been running a 6 cylinder and has not had any problems caused by the power. On the other hand the buggy builder said I should at least put in a ring and pinion made by Richmond (At least that is what I thought he said) and distributed by Weddle. I posted in another topic asking for the price of the ring and pinion but I would like some thoughts on this before I go and have it torn down again.
Thanks,
Bryan

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I should have stayed AC...I miss the constant wrenching.

Be sure to run a superdiff,,or 4 spider,,,whatever you call it...chromole pinion nut,,or whatever you call it,,,

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If your clutch ain't slippin,, you probably got it adjusted right!!!!!

do what firebug said and then take it easy because that tranny will hold up for a while but,, its not if its gonna break its when,because it will sooner or later,then if u want a strong tranny get ready to spend some cash

Anything can and will break. 10-4

It is my understanding that a 6 rib with a super diff will handel up 300 HP before you have issues. Keep in mind that even the best built trans will break if your off the ground andkland with throttle on. Be nice to it and it will be nice to you.

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This all depends on two things..........what tires you use and how heavy your buggy is.

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Buy the best and cry once.

Mickey Thompson Baja Claw radial 33x12.50x15 and I would estimate the buggy to come in at 1600 to 1700 lbs.

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I should have stayed AC...I miss the constant wrenching.

You will tear up a stock 6 rib with that combo. You will need to invest in some aftermarket parts to put in it to make it last.

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Buy the best and cry once.

What about a stock 84 Vanagon side shift with a super diff on my Buggy with 33 X 12.5 x15 cut Boggers?

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Water cooled Dry Sumped Subaru Powered Turbo Charged Fuel Injected 2500CC Tank. Oh Rah! He who dies with the most Toys not only wins, He also wears them out!

Weddle ring and pinion and a weddle super diff or just the super diff?

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I should have stayed AC...I miss the constant wrenching.

I wouldn't worry about the ring and pinion so much. A stock 4:56 is the strongest stock r&p you can get. Depending on how you drive, it could last forever. I have relentlessly beat the crap out of my stock 4:56 for 3 years of trail riding and then 3 hard years of racing pushing close to 200 HP with no issues. I have blown first gear before. Run a cromo pinion nut and a super diff, and use you head, and it should hold up.

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Maybe you should chug on over to mamby pamby land....

Where is the best place to order the super diff?

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I should have stayed AC...I miss the constant wrenching.

Weddles # is 805-562-8600
Stock Diff $14.50
Used Spiders $24.50 Ea
New Spiders $44.23 Ea
Cast Super Diff $169
Chromolly Super Diff $470
4.57 R&P Used Good $395
New Chromolly $856.80

Prices they quoted me a month ago.

And don't forget about the Diff cover, Thrust Washers, Side Thrust Washers, and Bearings. It adds up. Oh and your tranny guy probibly wants paid too. Welcome to the higher HP club, lol.

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i give 350 for a complete used german diff,they are the best

For just playin around in the woods, a cheapy superdiff would be fine. Unless you are going to be throwing unusual amounts of punishment at it, get the cheap one.

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Maybe you should chug on over to mamby pamby land....