Anybody using FMS Alum. Driveshaft?

Chris_H · 01-05-2001, 12:03 AM

Well I ordered a FMS Alum. Driveshaft today from Summit, but it looks like I get to call and cancel the order in the morning because some idiot decided to steal my wifes wallet tonight and we had to cancel the credit cards. Now that I have a week or so to think about it, is this a good piece? I had also ordered the FMS safety loop to go with it. Is there a better driveshaft for about the same price or a little more? Which piece is everybody running and how do they like it? Any help is greatly appreciated.

Chris

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1987 LX, rebuilt 306, Mac shorty headers 1 5/8, 2 1/2" Mac off road h-pipe, 2 1/2" 2 Chamber Flowmasters cat-back, Mac underdrive pullies, 3.55, K&N, Tremec 3550, King Cobra Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax, blue silicone radiator hoses.
Best times:
2.331 60ft, 9.966 @ 71.069 1/8 mile, 15.491 @ 91.846 1/4 mile at 4000 ft. elevation on street tires

[This message has been edited by Chris_H (edited 01-05-2001).]

90dpscoupe · 01-05-2001, 12:22 AM

I have the FMS d/s, i like it and thought it was worth the $$, although i wish i got subframes first, anyhow it took out all the vibration i had, and you get new u-joints with the shaft, also it looks cool, much lighter, less srain on the motor and trans, so it's worth it IMO

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90 lx coupe: Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil,advncd ignition,3-core radiatr, FMS alum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs, 3chbr flows.
Best time: 14.20(on 225/60/15 firehawks)
Best mph 97.80
Best 60' 2.1
next mods: subframes, 3.73's

White5.0 · 01-05-2001, 12:24 AM

i have on installed on my car, but it was already on the car when i bought it, it is definately lighter than the stock steel driveshaft therefore you have less rotating mass which in turn means more power at the wheels. but dont be fooled its not an incredible amount of change. my driveshaft also makes weird noises at certain speeds, its pretty cool to here it

fordgasm · 01-05-2001, 08:52 AM

The FMS alum drive shaft is a great choice, less rotating mass, can't go wrong here.

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fordgasm
CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

Five0 · 01-05-2001, 10:53 AM

One more vote for the fms drive shaft.
I had a real bad vibration problem above 80 before, and after, none.

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James Cox
nochevy@hotmail.com
1991 Mustang LX
Best 1/8 time on motor 7.686 @90.20mph

302 LX Eric · 01-05-2001, 11:18 AM

Yet another vote for the FMS Alum. DS. I have it and it is great. Less weight, very easy install and looks cool - even though not many people see it!

Good choice.
E

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1991 5.0 LX Coupe -37,800 miles

13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60'

Pro-Charger D-1SC on the way!!!

Chris_H · 01-05-2001, 09:17 PM

Thanx for all the replys. Just wish I didn't have time to sit here and think about what I want to do. There is another post that I am going to post after this with a different option I am looking at. Please read that one too. Ohh what to do....

Chris

01-05-2001, 12:03 AM	#1
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Anybody using FMS Alum. Driveshaft? Well I ordered a FMS Alum. Driveshaft today from Summit, but it looks like I get to call and cancel the order in the morning because some idiot decided to steal my wifes wallet tonight and we had to cancel the credit cards. Now that I have a week or so to think about it, is this a good piece? I had also ordered the FMS safety loop to go with it. Is there a better driveshaft for about the same price or a little more? Which piece is everybody running and how do they like it? Any help is greatly appreciated. Chris ------------------ 1987 LX, rebuilt 306, Mac shorty headers 1 5/8, 2 1/2" Mac off road h-pipe, 2 1/2" 2 Chamber Flowmasters cat-back, Mac underdrive pullies, 3.55, K&N, Tremec 3550, King Cobra Clutch, Steeda Tri-Ax, blue silicone radiator hoses. Best times: 2.331 60ft, 9.966 @ 71.069 1/8 mile, 15.491 @ 91.846 1/4 mile at 4000 ft. elevation on street tires [This message has been edited by Chris_H (edited 01-05-2001).]

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01-05-2001, 12:22 AM	#2
90dpscoupe Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: sanantonio, Tx, usa Posts: 1,407	I have the FMS d/s, i like it and thought it was worth the $$, although i wish i got subframes first, anyhow it took out all the vibration i had, and you get new u-joints with the shaft, also it looks cool, much lighter, less srain on the motor and trans, so it's worth it IMO ------------------ 90 lx coupe: Mac cold air fenderwell, accel supercoil,advncd ignition,3-core radiatr, FMS alum D/S, Black magic fan, 3.27grs, 3chbr flows. Best time: 14.20(on 225/60/15 firehawks) Best mph 97.80 Best 60' 2.1 next mods: subframes, 3.73's

01-05-2001, 12:24 AM	#3
White5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: VA Posts: 80	i have on installed on my car, but it was already on the car when i bought it, it is definately lighter than the stock steel driveshaft therefore you have less rotating mass which in turn means more power at the wheels. but dont be fooled its not an incredible amount of change. my driveshaft also makes weird noises at certain speeds, its pretty cool to here it

01-05-2001, 08:52 AM	#4
fordgasm Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Clayton, North Carolina, USA Posts: 803	The FMS alum drive shaft is a great choice, less rotating mass, can't go wrong here. ------------------ fordgasm CLICK HERE to see my 87 GT

01-05-2001, 10:53 AM	#5
Five0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: middleburg, fl, usa Posts: 1,134	One more vote for the fms drive shaft. I had a real bad vibration problem above 80 before, and after, none. ------------------ James Cox nochevy@hotmail.com 1991 Mustang LX Best 1/8 time on motor 7.686 @90.20mph

01-05-2001, 11:18 AM	#6
302 LX Eric or '331 LX Eric' Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 2,142	Yet another vote for the FMS Alum. DS. I have it and it is great. Less weight, very easy install and looks cool - even though not many people see it! Good choice. E ------------------ 1991 5.0 LX Coupe -37,800 miles 13.17 @ 106.14 mph w/ 2.138 60' Pro-Charger D-1SC on the way!!!

01-05-2001, 09:17 PM	#7
Chris_H Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: New Mexico Posts: 488	Thanx for all the replys. Just wish I didn't have time to sit here and think about what I want to do. There is another post that I am going to post after this with a different option I am looking at. Please read that one too. Ohh what to do.... Chris