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Gear Bushings Were Needed - Lightened Gears
Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 6:05 pm
by balocco211
I have transaxle gears in great shape but tired bushings.
Where can I source replacement gear bushings for transaxles? (116)
Is there even a part number from Alfa?
5/1/2010 ********************************Answer***************************
The answer is that one should exchange a 1.75 liter bottle of Stolichnaya vodka for a used box and pull out whatever you need...
Lightened gears from Merrit Carden turned out nice...
Re: Gear Bushings Were Needed - Lightened Gears
Posted: Wed Mar 02, 2011 10:28 am
by Melvivio
How do the lightened gears preform with increased power? (if you have a 24v with 255bhp @crank )
Wont they shatter combined with track use?
And would you recommend this for any Alfa?
Re: Gear Bushings Were Needed - Lightened Gears
Posted: Sat Mar 05, 2011 6:29 am
by PietereQ
This is actually pretty common practice on many racecars. If it's done by the specialists, nothing wrong should happen.
Re: Gear Bushings Were Needed - Lightened Gears
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 3:00 am
by Mats
We have had at least two gearbox failures here in Sweden due to lightened gears, on racecars.
So it's not bulletproof.
Re: Gear Bushings Were Needed - Lightened Gears
Posted: Tue Mar 08, 2011 4:37 am
by Melvivio
Thanks for the reply! I'll stick with the heavier solid gears.
But I'll just make sure that thee sync-system is top notch, and make sure I've spare parts in the case of wear.
Re: Gear Bushings Were Needed - Lightened Gears
Posted: Sun Mar 13, 2011 7:12 am
by xrad
I have seen failures with cross drilling and concentric lightening, but not with concentric lightening alone....
as far as bushes, I see them pop up once and a while on ebay, but not a specific one
Try:
Dean Russel at Trail auto,
24349 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127-1707
(313) 561-3327
or
vendite@epocacar.com
in ItaLY