Aliminum driveshaft

bigred90gt · 11-22-2002, 06:21 PM

What exactly are the advantages of an aluminum driveshaft? I read a post that said it only helps you in the top end, but what exactly does it do for you? I was thinking about asking for one for christmas. Thanks
Caymon

ultraflo · 11-22-2002, 09:13 PM

You might try using the search function... this was a topic a few weeks ago that went on for awhile.

You are going to get different opinions on the benefits/advantages of using an aluminum d/s over the stocker...

Basically, whenever you remove weight from a rotating assembly, it will rev quicker since you loose some of the parasitic drag associated with heavier components... the end result is a few extra hp at the wheels, in short.

Also, I've read where so-and-so had a driveline vibration... swapped in a new aluminum shaft, and the vibe went away. Never experience this phenomenon first hand, but it sounds good.

Hopefully someone will be able to shed more light on the subject

srv1 · 11-22-2002, 09:37 PM

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Originally posted by ultraflo

Also, I've read where so-and-so had a driveline vibration... swapped in a new aluminum shaft, and the vibe went away. Never experience this phenomenon first hand, but it sounds good.

Hopefully someone will be able to shed more light on the subject

well i experienced it first hand from going to 3.08's to 3.55's with my stock driveshaft. got the aluminum one and it went away. the aluminum one's rotating mass is less so less vibration.

where is that speed secret boy when you need him? hmmm......

Coupe50h · 11-22-2002, 09:38 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by ultraflo
You might try using the search function... this was a topic a few weeks ago that went on for awhile.

You are going to get different opinions on the benefits/advantages of using an aluminum d/s over the stocker...

Basically, whenever you remove weight from a rotating assembly, it will rev quicker since you loose some of the parasitic drag associated with heavier components... the end result is a few extra hp at the wheels, in short.

Also, I've read where so-and-so had a driveline vibration... swapped in a new aluminum shaft, and the vibe went away. Never experience this phenomenon first hand, but it sounds good.

Hopefully someone will be able to shed more light on the subject

yep that pretty much sums it up, might fix a vibration, might not, but guaranteed to lose a little weight from the driveline, which is always welcomed in performance, hinestly i wish i went with subframe connectors first, but the d/s was one of my first mods. later...

ultraflo · 11-22-2002, 09:42 PM

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Originally posted by srv1
where is that speed secret boy when you need him? hmmm......

LOL! ...thanks, I needed that.

You know, I've been wondering what happend to him myself...

I'm sure he'll have a good story for us when he gets back from whatever adventure he's on, be it a land/speed world record mission or what have you, lol.

Yep.

srv1 · 11-22-2002, 10:41 PM

i was only kidding around. i find his knowledge interesting and helpful, but take it as a grain of salt, if you know what i mean.

ultraflo · 11-22-2002, 10:46 PM

Me too... j/k that is...

I get a kick out of reading his speed secrets

11-22-2002, 06:21 PM	#1
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Aliminum driveshaft What exactly are the advantages of an aluminum driveshaft? I read a post that said it only helps you in the top end, but what exactly does it do for you? I was thinking about asking for one for christmas. Thanks Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

11-22-2002, 09:13 PM	#2
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	You might try using the search function... this was a topic a few weeks ago that went on for awhile. You are going to get different opinions on the benefits/advantages of using an aluminum d/s over the stocker... Basically, whenever you remove weight from a rotating assembly, it will rev quicker since you loose some of the parasitic drag associated with heavier components... the end result is a few extra hp at the wheels, in short. Also, I've read where so-and-so had a driveline vibration... swapped in a new aluminum shaft, and the vibe went away. Never experience this phenomenon first hand, but it sounds good. Hopefully someone will be able to shed more light on the subject __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

11-22-2002, 10:41 PM	#6
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	i was only kidding around. i find his knowledge interesting and helpful, but take it as a grain of salt, if you know what i mean. __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

11-22-2002, 10:46 PM	#7
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	Me too... j/k that is... I get a kick out of reading his speed secrets __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

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