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tbone
08-09-2016, 04:32 PM
Does anyone know where to get a hardened direct drum? I can't find one. Or a good, reliable source to have one hardened?
Thanks.
MyBlackBeasts
08-09-2016, 05:03 PM
Does anyone know where to get a hardened direct drum? I can't find one.
Thanks.

Sorry, this is Forward & you want Direct. I'll keep looking.
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Is this what you are looking for?

Part info: http://www.sonnax.com/parts/4373-smart-tech-high-capacity-forward-clutch-drum-kit

Purchase: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/sox-76655-01k/overview/
tbone
08-09-2016, 05:14 PM
No, the direct drum. I already have one of these. Thanks though.
tbone
08-09-2016, 05:16 PM
Number 555 in the pic.

https://transpartsonline.com/TRANS_PARTS_FILE/tpcat.php?TransPartsOnline=AOD&TransPartsType=4R70
88grandmarq
08-09-2016, 05:22 PM
why do you need a hardened direct drum?
RacerX
08-09-2016, 06:06 PM
I have a Freddie Brown 4STB-E that will handle over 1,000 ft lbs of tq and it has a stamped steel direct drum.
Seneca
08-09-2016, 06:16 PM
I have a Freddie Brown 4STB-E that will handle over 1,000 ft lbs of tq and it has a stamped steel direct drum.
Manual valve body? I took have a Freddy brown trans
RacerX
08-09-2016, 06:22 PM
Yup. Manual VB with transbrake. This will be fun!
Seneca
08-09-2016, 06:27 PM
Yup. Manual VB with transbrake. This will be fun!

Nice!! Same!! I think he installeda 300m direct drum in mine, I will check my invoice, I know he recommended some up grades, I may have to bother you down the road 😉
RacerX
08-09-2016, 06:45 PM
Any time! (I believe there may be a 300m direct drum out there, but, it's not necessary if you have the 300m stub shaft.) I did see extra tig welds around the stamped steel direct drum. They do weld up a lot of potential week areas. Those welds are clean too! I had to disassemble mine to make sure all parts are good to go. :coolman:

I did see that Alan at Dirty Dog Performance use to have hardened Direct Drums.

TBone, WTH is going on now??? If I remember right, you've had trans nightmares since 2012 or earlier...
tbone
08-10-2016, 04:18 PM
The teflon sealing ring on the end of the pump shaft broke. When they took the trans apart they noticed the 300m stub shaft is stretching/twisting the direct drum splines. What can I say? The car has an appetite for transmissions....It is not uncommon for the oem direct drum to twist in high hp applications according to some articles I have read. I want to install a hardened input shaft as well, just to be on the safe side.

If anyone knows why the teflon sealing ring would break I'm all ears.

Dirty Dog is not an option.
Zack
08-10-2016, 05:47 PM
Take it to DRC like I originally suggested
88grandmarq
08-11-2016, 07:05 AM
contact Dan at Silver Fox transmissions. he sells a beefed up direct clutch that has a 300m center with splined snout. Its not cheap, but its available.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/silverfoxbody/SILVERFOX%20TRANSMISSION/DSCN3459.jpg
tbone
08-11-2016, 06:26 PM
contact Dan at Silver Fox transmissions. he sells a beefed up direct clutch that has a 300m center with splined snout. Its not cheap, but its available.

http://i93.photobucket.com/albums/l47/silverfoxbody/SILVERFOX%20TRANSMISSION/DSCN3459.jpg

Thanks. .
tbone
08-11-2016, 06:28 PM
Take it to DRC like I originally suggested

:rolleyes:
tbone
08-11-2016, 06:53 PM
Apparently Freddie Brown thinks a hardened direct drum is necessary in high hp applications because he makes them....

http://www.fbperformance.com/ViewTransmission/?TransmissionID=37

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