Alum. driveshaft

leebunnyz · July 15th, 2007, 04:49 PM

what do you guys think about this driveshaft?

http://www.lmperformance.com/16405/73.html

leebunnyz · July 15th, 2007, 06:29 PM

are there better and cheaper aluminum driveshafts out there?

RStrick0352 · July 15th, 2007, 06:35 PM

Keep in mind that the drivehsaft you have in that link is for a transmission that our cars dont come with. Thats for a Tremec TKO trans, so unless you plan on doin a trans sway also it wont work. I went out with the intention of buying an aluminum DS but ended up getting a steel because the steel shaft only weighed 3 1/2 lbs more than the aluminum and was over $100 cheaper. So unless your deadset on and ALUM one you should keep a steel in mind, they're also stronger. Heres a link to where I purchased mine, give them a call they're very friendly and can answer any questions you have.

http://www.driveshaftshop.com/item168735.ctlg

Gunny · July 15th, 2007, 06:38 PM

I have a Powerhouse aluminum 4" driveshaft in mine and I really like it. It removed all the slop when idling around in 1st gear and feels more solid. It costs though.

http://powerhouse411.com/catalog/ind...products_id=27

leebunnyz · July 15th, 2007, 06:44 PM

no i didnt know that D/S was made for a different type of tranny...thanx for the site im going to be looking into it. did you notice a difference when it was installed? did you install it yourself?

leebunnyz · July 15th, 2007, 06:46 PM

Originally Posted by Gunny

I have a Powerhouse aluminum 4" driveshaft in mine and I really like it. It removed all the slop when idling around in 1st gear and feels more solid. It costs though.

http://powerhouse411.com/catalog/ind...products_id=27

do you have any clearance problems?

Gunny · July 15th, 2007, 06:51 PM

There is a small standoff under the body of the car that WILL slightly rub if you don't bang it/grind it out. The tab is worthless and can be grinded right off. It seems like it was a standoff for the line when the car was built and is about half-way down the length of the shaft. I'm also pushing a ton of horsepower and that caused the issue. My car is lowered 1.75 inches in the rear with the BMR lowring kit and after making the minimal "adjustment", there has been ZERO clearance issues. I will be installing the BMR front and rear driveshaft safety loops next weekend JUST IN CASE. I had a shop do the install, but I could have probably done it myself if I wasn't so lazy.

Reverendbiker · July 15th, 2007, 09:42 PM

Originally Posted by leebunnyz

what do you guys think about this driveshaft?

http://www.lmperformance.com/16405/73.html

Don't see anything wrong with that driveshaft, but you really might want to look at this one:
http://www.leonardracingproducts.com/drive.php
It's got a great reputation and is about the best price available.

July 15th, 2007, 04:49 PM	#1
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	Alum. driveshaft what do you guys think about this driveshaft? http://www.lmperformance.com/16405/73.html __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

July 15th, 2007, 06:29 PM	#2
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	are there better and cheaper aluminum driveshafts out there? __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

July 15th, 2007, 06:35 PM	#3
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	Keep in mind that the drivehsaft you have in that link is for a transmission that our cars dont come with. Thats for a Tremec TKO trans, so unless you plan on doin a trans sway also it wont work. I went out with the intention of buying an aluminum DS but ended up getting a steel because the steel shaft only weighed 3 1/2 lbs more than the aluminum and was over $100 cheaper. So unless your deadset on and ALUM one you should keep a steel in mind, they're also stronger. Heres a link to where I purchased mine, give them a call they're very friendly and can answer any questions you have. http://www.driveshaftshop.com/item168735.ctlg __________________ GT 6sp Grabber Orange For mods check my garage. 349 rwhp, 331 rwtrq Naturally Aspirated 445 rwhp, 495 rwtrq 100 Shot 60ft: 1.74 1/4: 12.15 @ 112.43 N/A 60ft: 1.71 11.40 @ 121.18 100 shot Nitrous

July 15th, 2007, 06:38 PM	#4
Gunny Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 282 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a Powerhouse aluminum 4" driveshaft in mine and I really like it. It removed all the slop when idling around in 1st gear and feels more solid. It costs though. http://powerhouse411.com/catalog/ind...products_id=27 __________________ 2006 GT 5 Speed Convertible Whipple HO SC (461 RWHP / 444 Torque) 4.10 Gears Pypes O/R H-Pipe Borla Stingers Cat Back Exhaust Various suspension goodies For more info, visit: http://www.themorgansite.com/Mustang/mustang_info.htm

July 15th, 2007, 06:44 PM	#5
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,550 iTrader: 0 reviews	no i didnt know that D/S was made for a different type of tranny...thanx for the site im going to be looking into it. did you notice a difference when it was installed? did you install it yourself? __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

July 15th, 2007, 06:51 PM	#7
Gunny Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 282 iTrader: 0 reviews	There is a small standoff under the body of the car that WILL slightly rub if you don't bang it/grind it out. The tab is worthless and can be grinded right off. It seems like it was a standoff for the line when the car was built and is about half-way down the length of the shaft. I'm also pushing a ton of horsepower and that caused the issue. My car is lowered 1.75 inches in the rear with the BMR lowring kit and after making the minimal "adjustment", there has been ZERO clearance issues. I will be installing the BMR front and rear driveshaft safety loops next weekend JUST IN CASE. I had a shop do the install, but I could have probably done it myself if I wasn't so lazy. __________________ 2006 GT 5 Speed Convertible Whipple HO SC (461 RWHP / 444 Torque) 4.10 Gears Pypes O/R H-Pipe Borla Stingers Cat Back Exhaust Various suspension goodies For more info, visit: http://www.themorgansite.com/Mustang/mustang_info.htm

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