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07-15-2002, 02:30 PM | #1 |
Don Corlione
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Aluminum Driveshaft ?s
So, the tranny is out and having new synchros installed and the shift forks are getting replaced. It's gonna run me about $450. I dropped off an aluminim driveshaft to be installed when the tranny gets reinstalled.
Are there legitimate performance gains involved with the aluminum driveshaft? I like the theory of less spinning mass to the rear wheels.
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07-15-2002, 02:48 PM | #2 |
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I heard biggest difference from getting the new driveshaft was reduction in vibration through the car. Not aware of any perf gains.
Although the point you brought up might make a minute change, doubt it would yeild anything tangible. Thanks, DoranW
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07-15-2002, 02:54 PM | #3 |
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lighter and stronger, any questions?
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07-15-2002, 03:42 PM | #4 |
or '331 LX Eric'
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Removing rotating mass in the driveline is a good thing for horsepower. However, after installing my aluminum driveshaft I would estimate maybe a tenth gain in the 1/4 - at most.
I think I would gain much more by getting rid of my stock 'pony' wheels and replacing them with a nice set of super lightweight Bogarts! It's a good mod, but not one that I would do first thing. E
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