Transmission capacity

[Forced_Induction]

How much torque can a stock 722.3 handle with only increased line pressure?

[Malm]

Around 400 nm.

-RIsto

[Forced_Induction]

So about 300lb/ft, not bad. Thanks.

[Malm]

Hi,

Yes the 722.3 is significally stronger than the 722.1.

Actually, the designation W4A040 tells us that the maximum input torque is 40 kpm and 40 kpm corresponds to 289,32 lbf*ft, to be exact.

There is also some 722.3 models with W4A028 designation used with G-models, there the maximum input torque is 28 kpm, don't know why there is these "weaker" models also.

I can dig up the "weaker" ones in the afternoon if someone is interested. I recall they where something 722.39x, but I cannot guarantee that my memory is exact.

-Risto

Well, here are some W4A028:
http://www.4x4abc.com/G-Class/transmiss ... riebe.html

[Forced_Induction]

How about the manuals and stock clutch? Specifically the iron case 4-speed used with the 240D and euro 300D models prior to 83. The VIN decoder shows "00 808119".

There are performance clutches available so it's capacity is not a problem. My stock clutch has no problem holding 200lb-ft @ 2100rpm at the wheels without slipping.
Example: http://optionimports.com/se253h-570.html