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An Alto heavy-duty performance band replaces the stock front unit...
An Alto heavy-duty performance band replaces the stock front unit...		...The advantages are a heavier plate construction (stocker on left), better material to grip the sun shell drum assembly, and a wider band to grip/cover more surface area...
...The advantages are a heavier plate construction (stocker on left), better material to grip the sun shell drum assembly, and a wider band to grip/cover more surface area...		...The wider Alto band (left) maintains proper Servo hole, and the OE band (right) is egg-shaped from normal use. The Alto band (top) is wider and maintains a grippier friction matrix.
...The wider Alto band (left) maintains proper Servo hole, and the OE band (right) is egg-shaped from normal use. The Alto band (top) is wider and maintains a grippier friction matrix.
OE sun shell drums will often mushroom out at the bottom (from centrifugal force) and attempt to saw the transmission case in half...
OE sun shell drums will often mushroom out at the bottom (from centrifugal force) and attempt to saw the transmission case in half...		...The Beast uses thicker material, as well as a welded and machined radius for the race.
...The Beast uses thicker material, as well as a welded and machined radius for the race.		In keeping with Monster's request, we installed a Dacco performance torque converter with a minimal increase in stall speed: from 1,650 to 2,300 rpm to maximize the power the Crane cam is generating.
In keeping with Monster's request, we installed a Dacco performance torque converter with a minimal increase in stall speed: from 1,650 to 2,300 rpm to maximize the power the Crane cam is generating.
The last time we put Red Line synthetic lube in the Red Dog, we picked up about 10 hp and 10 lb-ft of torque. No reason not to use it again. The Monster drank D4 like it was virgin's blood.
The last time we put Red Line synthetic lube in the Red Dog, we picked up about 10 hp and 10 lb-ft of torque. No reason not to use it again. The Monster drank D4 like it was virgin's blood.
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