WHat is the shear strength on Titanium Metric Bolts And Nuts? say if you replaced the Sprocket Hub bolts? or the axel nuts, any problems with using aluminum bolts on the motor case's not the cylinder head but just general bolt replacment?

 

I dont see why not they run titanium for most everything.

 

I was told they Gall pretty easy?

 

I'm not sure about that but they love to sieze up.

 

I have used aluminum bolts on gasket surfaces on shees for years and Ti bolts when strength is needed. They are as strong as stock and the weight is amazing............the cost will make you sick Erbe LOL

 

Let me tell you a story that makes me sick to this day.
A friend of mine was on a top fuel team and he traveled around the country racing. He hooked up with this guy that was in the airforce salvage game. He told me that they would chop up jet airplanes and put them in a smelter. They would then pour the aluminum off.
Do you know what was left? Yep, Ti hardware.
He said he could get me a 5 gallon pail of the stuff for 50 bones!!!! I passed at the time because I did not have any projects going on at the time that needed to be super light.
I talked to the guy the other day to get me some trick Ti hardware and he told me there is no way to contact the guy. [img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-mad.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img][img]i/expressions/face-icon-small-disgusted.gif[/img] Still pisses me off!!!!!!!!

On an off the subject note, years ago I picked up a Ti small block Chevy rod; and all I have to say is..............I was speachless!!!!!! I wonder if anybody has made a small block stroker crank out of this stuff?

 

Cost isnt so bad, I gotta friend thats helping me out
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You got a friend huh ??? Well hook a bruthu up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!