The performance of the driveshaft, differential, axle, andother driveline components needs to match the performancelevel of a particular engine, so maximum efficiency, longevity, and reliability can be realized. All too often, when an enthusiastbuilds a high-performance engine, swaps a more powerfulengine into a car, or mounts sticky tires, the drivelinecomponents simply can't handle the added torque and fail. Inaddition, differential, axles, and driveline parts have a limitedlife span under the power of a high-performance engine. Also, the proper gear ratios need to be selected and installed formaximum performance on the street, strip, or track.

This book covers everything you need to know aboutselecting the most desirable gear ratio, rebuilding differentialsand other driveline components, and most importantly, matching the correct driveline components to engine poweroutput. Learn how to set up a limited-slip differential, installhigh-performance axle shafts, swap out differential gears, andselect the best available products for the driveline. This bookcovers the Chevy 12-bolt, Ford 8. 8-inch, Dana units, and manyother popular high-performance axles and rear ends. Inaddition, it explains rear differential basics, rear differentialhousings, rebuilding open rear differentials, limited-slipdifferentials, and factory differentials. Ring and pinion gears, axle housings,