New TFS Differential cover

shurb125 · March 25th, 2008, 09:33 PM

What do you think???

New TFS Differential cover-picture-005.jpg

I Torqued the studs that butt up against the main cap to 10 ft lbs and then the jam nuts to 10 ft lbs also. Will it make a difference if I did it with the rearend in the air and no jack under the rearend?

The Novice · March 25th, 2008, 09:49 PM

That looks cool, how much did that run ya if ya dont mind me asking?

shurb125 · March 25th, 2008, 09:54 PM

Bought it on ebay for $123 plus 3 qrts of 80w-90 $16 and friction modifier $5, $144 total.

The Novice · March 25th, 2008, 10:10 PM

Nice, looks sweet, still got stock gears in there?

teal89 · March 26th, 2008, 12:56 AM

Damn dude, that's a steal. Jegs has some for 159 off the bat so that's a hell of a deal. Looks nice. Now paint it ;-)

shurb125 · March 26th, 2008, 07:06 AM

Originally Posted by The Novice

Nice, looks sweet, still got stock gears in there?

3.55 gears

shurb125 · March 26th, 2008, 07:07 AM

Originally Posted by teal89

Damn dude, that's a steal. Jegs has some for 159 off the bat so that's a hell of a deal. Looks nice. Now paint it ;-)

No paint, going to leave it aluminum color.

trueblue01 · March 26th, 2008, 09:03 AM

Not a bad deal. I bought 2 (Summit Brand) at Summit's Akron store last spring for $100 ea. They had them on the floor as manager's specials. Should have bought more. As far as torqueing the bearing cap screws, you should be fine although I think I used a little higher torque on mine. Looking for my build sheet now.

ryans88gt · March 26th, 2008, 10:37 AM

5 ft lbs is the recommended torque for bolts that support the bearing cap, 10-15 ft lbs for the jamb nut.

Anymore than that can distort the bearing caps and cause premature bearing failure. If you used more, you'd better back it off.

trueblue01 · March 26th, 2008, 02:36 PM

I keep records cause I can't trust my memory. 5 on the screws and 15 on the locks.

White 89 · March 26th, 2008, 03:20 PM

how do you like the 3.55's

cover looks great

kuskye25 · March 26th, 2008, 04:56 PM

Originally Posted by teal89

Damn dude, that's a steal. Jegs has some for 159 off the bat so that's a hell of a deal. Looks nice. Now paint it ;-)

wow that looks sweet looking, i think painting it would kill the hole affect

shurb125 · March 26th, 2008, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

5 ft lbs is the recommended torque for bolts that support the bearing cap, 10-15 ft lbs for the jamb nut.

Anymore than that can distort the bearing caps and cause premature bearing failure. If you used more, you'd better back it off.

These are the installation guidelines that I went by:

http://static.summitracing.com/globa...-ins-dsc-1.pdf

Do you think I should go ahead and back off those 5 ft lbs?

shurb125 · March 26th, 2008, 05:18 PM

Originally Posted by White 89

how do you like the 3.55's

cover looks great

I like them a lot, there a good all around gear especially if you do alot of interstate driving, 80 mph at 2500-2800 rpms.

shurb125 · March 26th, 2008, 09:12 PM

Originally Posted by ryans88gt

5 ft lbs is the recommended torque for bolts that support the bearing cap, 10-15 ft lbs for the jamb nut.

Anymore than that can distort the bearing caps and cause premature bearing failure. If you used more, you'd better back it off.

I went ahead and changed the torque to the specifications that you supplied.

neverfastenough1 · March 26th, 2008, 09:23 PM

Looks good. No paint.

teal89 · March 27th, 2008, 01:44 AM

Originally Posted by kuskye25

wow that looks sweet looking, i think painting it would kill the hole affect

Actually after looking at his avatar, it does look better un-touched. Looks like he undercoated his rear end and other components too.

March 25th, 2008, 09:33 PM	#1
shurb125 Regular 1993 Mustang LX Vert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 437 iTrader: 0 reviews	New TFS Differential cover What do you think??? I Torqued the studs that butt up against the main cap to 10 ft lbs and then the jam nuts to 10 ft lbs also. Will it make a difference if I did it with the rearend in the air and no jack under the rearend? __________________ 306 TFS heads stage 3 port & polished, TFS stage 2 cam, TFS Track heat intake, DSS pistons, 24# injectors, 76mm MAF, 70mm BBK/Edelbrock TB and spacer

March 25th, 2008, 09:54 PM	#3
shurb125 Regular 1993 Mustang LX Vert Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Carolina Posts: 437 iTrader: 0 reviews	Bought it on ebay for $123 plus 3 qrts of 80w-90 $16 and friction modifier $5, $144 total. __________________ 306 TFS heads stage 3 port & polished, TFS stage 2 cam, TFS Track heat intake, DSS pistons, 24# injectors, 76mm MAF, 70mm BBK/Edelbrock TB and spacer

March 26th, 2008, 12:56 AM	#5
teal89 Enthusiast 89 Mustang Lx Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas Posts: 527 iTrader: 0 reviews	Damn dude, that's a steal. Jegs has some for 159 off the bat so that's a hell of a deal. Looks nice. Now paint it ;-) __________________ 94-95 306, B-Cam, Off-brand BBK Like Headers, H-Pipe, 3.73's, Nitrous Wet Shot 175 Shot

March 26th, 2008, 09:03 AM	#8
trueblue01 Enthusiast 1989 Mustang LX 10.98@126.7 NA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 698 iTrader: 0 reviews	Not a bad deal. I bought 2 (Summit Brand) at Summit's Akron store last spring for $100 ea. They had them on the floor as manager's specials. Should have bought more. As far as torqueing the bearing cap screws, you should be fine although I think I used a little higher torque on mine. Looking for my build sheet now. __________________ Never fast enough.

March 26th, 2008, 10:37 AM	#9
ryans88gt MM Fanatic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bloomington, IL Posts: 4,737 iTrader: 0 reviews	5 ft lbs is the recommended torque for bolts that support the bearing cap, 10-15 ft lbs for the jamb nut. Anymore than that can distort the bearing caps and cause premature bearing failure. If you used more, you'd better back it off. __________________ 88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it

March 25th, 2008, 09:49 PM	#2
The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	That looks cool, how much did that run ya if ya dont mind me asking?

March 25th, 2008, 10:10 PM	#4
The Novice Hardcore Enthusiast 87 Mustang GT T-top Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Grand Rapids, MI Posts: 1,149 iTrader: 0 reviews	Nice, looks sweet, still got stock gears in there?

March 26th, 2008, 02:36 PM	#10
trueblue01 Enthusiast 1989 Mustang LX 10.98@126.7 NA Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 698 iTrader: 0 reviews	I keep records cause I can't trust my memory. 5 on the screws and 15 on the locks. __________________ Never fast enough.

March 26th, 2008, 03:20 PM	#11
White 89 Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 825 iTrader: 0 reviews	how do you like the 3.55's cover looks great __________________ 1989 mustang GT 5.0

March 26th, 2008, 09:23 PM	#16
neverfastenough1 Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT Join Date: May 2007 Location: Savannah, Ga Posts: 2,789 iTrader: 3 reviews	Looks good. No paint. __________________

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