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Although this isn't a diesel transmission, we had to show you this photo. The story we heard was that the rear end broke and locked up, which bent up the driveshaft and caused the transmission case to be ripped in half. Although most diesel transmissions don't have to survive 172mph quarter-mile passes like this Mustang's did, the torque they both produce can be similar, so make sure your driveshafts and axles are up to snuff too.
20 Transmission Questions - Diesel Tech

Although this isn't a diesel transmission, we had to show you this photo. The story we heard was that the rear end broke and locked up, which bent up the driveshaft and caused the transmission case to be ripped in half. Although most diesel transmissions don't have to survive 172mph quarter-mile passes like this Mustang's did, the torque they both produce can be similar, so make sure your driveshafts and axles are up to snuff too.  View Related Article

 

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