Pros and cons of three speed T-case (1 Viewer)

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• Nov 1, 2005

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Looking to put one behind a SBC and TH700.
Easy to get.
Easy upgrade to Orion?
Lower output shaft for better drive shaft angle.

What else??

John

 

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If you are gonna wheel the rig or your customer is then 2 things. Case saver (search here or pirate) and a heavy duty skid plate to protect all that nice aluminum (700r4 and 3spd case)
What about a "split case" from and fj60/62? they are stronger and plentiful.

Stew

 

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• Nov 2, 2005

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agreed...split case is a much better choice, tho the adapter to that is different and would cost ya more long-term if you were planning a Orion....

 

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MandMAutomotive said:

Looking to put one behind a SBC and TH700.
Easy to get.
Easy upgrade to Orion?
Lower output shaft for better drive shaft angle.

What else??

John

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If by " upgrade to Orion" you mean that you think a Toyota three speed T/C could be upgraded to Orion specs - it can't be. The Orion is a completely new redesign that uses it's own cast iron case that is larger. The Orion innards will not fit inside the Toyota case.

 

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I was thinking the orion was a direct replacement for a three speed case. So it would be an easy bolt in. Am I wrong??

 

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MandMAutomotive said:

I was thinking the orion was a direct replacement for a three speed case. So it would be an easy bolt in. Am I wrong??

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You're right, it is a replacement. I just thought from the way you asked that you might think that the Toyota box itself could be upgraded to Orion gearing.