I also fitted 930 CV joints, made up my own adaptors etc.
I noticed straight away a smoother transmission of power when pulling away from a standing start.
I run my exhaust over the axles & not under.
There is much more clearance that way.
Total weight saving is around 1.5 kg, so it’s not huge, but still it’s a good thing.
In regards to the axle staying retained in the joint if a CV fails depends on if you are using retainer plates on the outside of the CV.
If you have a pressed steel or machined steel boot flange this does the same thing as they slightly cover the ball tracks in the CV joint body.
This plate stops the balls sliding straight out.
Regards,
Tony.
PANTERA INTERNATIONAL
A DE TOMASO CAR CLUB
Presents the De Tomaso Forums
The On-Line Meeting Place for De Tomaso Owners and Enthusiasts From Around the World
Clicking on the banner will take you to the sponsor's website.