Does anyone know how much torque this thing can handle?
How is it constructed and how could it be uprated?
How much torque can the 340 bellhousing take
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Re: How much torque can the 340 bellhousing take
On a 340 its not the bellhousing thats fails but the propshaft but with good alignment and a good prop about 150nm is about the most to be relable and uprated would up that to the gearbox limit of About 300nm if you dont drop the clutch from a dead start

Re: How much torque can the 340 bellhousing take
If you are modifying with a FWD engine I think you need a pilot bearing at the end to capture the clutch shaft, otherwise driveshaft alignment is the biggest issue.
1980 345 DL_______1987 360 GLE (project car restored to GLT spec and B230FT'd)
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7
1984 360 GLT______1987 360 GLT
1983 360 GLS______1989 360 GLE
1985 340 GL_______1986 340 1.4
1985 360 GLS______1995 940 SE 2.3 Turbo Estate (daily)
1987 340 GL 1.7