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Old 02-26-2001, 08:05 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Question Are any factory alum. driveshafts any good?

I have seen them on police cars and aerostar vans and other fords. some of my friends say they are the same as the aftermarket.,but just need shortened.. It is for a drag car and i dont want to find out the hard way.
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Old 02-27-2001, 11:16 AM   #2 (permalink)
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See if you can get some specs from your Ford dealer (without actually buying one) and compare to the FRPP driveshaft. Although, doesn't shortening a driveshaft create a weak spot where they have to weld it back together? I remember my brother had this done when he swapped a 302 into his old Maverick and the guy at the shop that did it was concerned about how much power he'd be running.

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Old 02-27-2001, 01:39 PM   #3 (permalink)
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I sure hope so. I just purchased/installed the FMS G model aluminum driveshaft for my stang. We'll find out in a couple of months if they're (the shafts), are strong enough.
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Old 02-27-2001, 03:04 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Im installing an FMS unit tonight, I will let you know how it turns out.

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Old 02-27-2001, 08:29 PM   #5 (permalink)
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Done! damn that was realy quick and painless. Its almost as easy as installing a drop in air filter Its not drasticly lighter than my original though. I realy wanted the stronger U joints that it came with. Well it works great so far, no complaints.

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