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Old 07-07-2009, 08:24 PM
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princeton, as for the transfer case lasting under high load, it is more how many times you do it not so much how much power you are putting through it. But, with that being said, you apply enough power and it will break too. I think you would be safe installing the new exhaust and intake as long as you reserve the hard accelerations for special times. What our transfer cases suffer from it appears is cyclic stress, resulting in the case of the transfer case cracking. What happens is as you apply power, the case flexes. Under numerous flexings, the case will finally fail, resulting in tons of movement in the case, leading to mechanical failure. So, if you can figure out a way to stiffen up the case, you will be good to go. Reports are the gears will handle the power, it is the case that can't.

As for the X-type over the 996, that is more a question of what you are after. I think you will find that if you are going to try and impress clients, the X-type is going to do better. But, ultimately, you need to be happy with the car you buy.
 
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Old 07-08-2009, 07:20 AM
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One further thought: the transfer case is stressed because of the amount of traction you have. It is impossible to break the four wide sticky tires loose in a fairly heavy car on dry pavement so 100% of the torque of the engine multiplied by the transmission gearing is put through the transfer case.

Take any of the cars you mentioned you had, put on a set of drag racing slicks wide enough that you couldn't break them loose, and start launching the car hard and you'll break something.

The X-Type is not a drag car. That being said, change your TC fluid regularly and treat it reasonably and it will last a very long time.
 
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Old 07-10-2009, 05:38 PM
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IF you want good MPG the 3.0 is not the one I average 19 to 20 miles per gallon highway and city driving... and they call for 93 so...
 
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Old 07-10-2009, 06:37 PM
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i second that the x-type is not a drag car...fluiddddddddddddddddddddddd
 
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Old 07-11-2009, 12:14 AM
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yeah, its very hard to spin the tires on paement, although i've done it once, ( there was gravel) and never did it again, instead i drive my car like a normal, civalized 16 year old driver. lol
 
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Old 07-11-2009, 06:45 AM
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all wheel drive in Florida?...... save the money and get therapy! LOL
 
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Old 07-14-2009, 07:00 AM
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Welcome and hopefully you find an X to your liking. A manual would be great, but I understand why you would want an Auto in the city.

The mods you intend to make, as others have indicated, will not directly impact the lifespan of the case or any other major components. Really, you will probably not pick up much in the way of hp either, although the Borla kit has a nice sound. With a 600hp 'stang in the garage, it sounds like you don't need to worry much about hp for your DD. The X is very civilized, has a timeless design, handles well, grips like glue, has enough power to assert yourself in traffic when needed, and returns reasonable fuel economy. And not every other guy has one, like the 325's that grow on trees around here. They are no less reliable than any other car on the road when properly cared for, and you can get one pretty cheap.
 
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Old 07-14-2009, 09:13 PM
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well said, well said
 
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Old 07-15-2009, 11:50 PM
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The cars will stand up well to lots of hard miles. Just keep the wheels from spinning in the dry. My car doesn't even break traction under full acceleration from a stop in a downpour.
 
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