ZF-6 cracked bellhousing

[JD3020]

Pulled the cab off my donor truck yesterday and got my first look at everything. Thats when i noticed this. I don't see any cracks at the weld or anywhere else, no fluid leaks, and no issues with the trans. I've known of a couple ZF5's to crack but never a 6, so this shocked me. Is it something i need to be worried about? I had originally planned to trade it for a BTS but i sent the guy a pic and haven't heard back. If i keep it, it'll be getting abused pretty heavily. Hoping for 5-600hp and pulling or racing it weekly.

 

[psduser1]

Have you talked to midwest, as in core value? I thinking that would be a problem behind 600hp. Dd at stockish levels, you could probably get away with it, but with abuse

 

[02BigD]

JD, what are you planning for a clutch?

 

[JD3020]

I haven't looked for any cases yet. I need to get the engine/trans split so i can see what the inside looks like and go over it. Was really hoping i wouldn't have to tear into a trans, already have enough stuff going on with this build.


It currently has a 650 or 750hp rated Southbend dual disc.

 

[co04cobra]

At worst have it rewelded. Doesn't have to look pretty to be strong. I would guess somebody has broke that ear sometime when pulling the motor, and the bolt wasn't all the way out.

 

[JD3020]

Thats what i'm thinking as well, IIRC its just on the top so sorta an odd spot to crack. I talked to my buddy that i bought the truck from and he said the trans was that way when he got it, so nobody knows how it happened. Once i get it split i'll get some good pics of it and go from there.