Steel driveshaft

PaperCross · July 2nd, 2007, 04:27 PM

Hi All,

I am thinking of getting this soon: http://www.ninosport.com/Fidanza-Ste...&category=5231

Any opinions? Are there better ones out there?

Thanks in advance.

Regency 2007 · July 2nd, 2007, 04:47 PM

I bought an aluminum one for $100 more than that one...

I like it though, I had it installed the same time as my hellion turbo but I can tell down low that power and torque have increased, motor revs faster, and gas mileage has improved in the city some...

PaperCross · July 2nd, 2007, 05:24 PM

thats cool....any inherent advantages/disadvantages between aluminium and steel driveshafts? Because if alum is better i would rather pay the 100 bucks for it. I tried researching it but i am not able to find enough info on it.

also did you have to get it retuned after the installation? I was told that it doesnt require a retune.

RStrick0352 · July 2nd, 2007, 05:54 PM

I have DriveShaftShops steel one piece in my GT, I got it in lieu of them not having any aluminum ones available. The diff in weight was only 4 pounds so I figured that justified the over $100 difference in price. The guy told me the major diff between the two is that the aluminum is less prone to vibration, funny he should say that cuz I dont have any with the steel, but that if there was potential to vibrate the steel would be more prone to it. But even though that have similar power ratings the steel will still be the stronger of the two. Regency was good in describing how the power comes in more right now, and the shop I got mine from describes it as making the car feel more athletic, which I think is very appropriate. Heres a link to where I bought mine, compare prices and see what you think. If you have any questions call them, they're extremely friendly and helpful.
http://www.driveshaftshop.com/item168735.ctlg

Regency 2007 · July 2nd, 2007, 06:10 PM

make sure you get a driveshaft loop with it, this will cost you a little extra but is good insurance... my tuner wont instal one unless you get the loop with it, he thinks it is very important to have one for insurance

PaperCross · July 3rd, 2007, 12:22 PM

Cool...thanks guys....appreciate it.

Darrell · July 3rd, 2007, 01:30 PM

Here is something to chew on, 1 pound of rotating weight is equal to approximately 8 pounds of dead weight. We've seen small hp gains (under 10hp) at the rear wheels switching to aluminum not to mention the added strength and vibration dampning.

Regency 2007 · July 3rd, 2007, 01:48 PM

yea, I've got these huge/heavy wheels on my car... tuner said I could easily gain 20-30 rwhp if I switched them out to some smaller/lighters 18's or something...
But they look so good!

Regency 2007 · July 4th, 2007, 01:22 PM

Oh, by the way... an aluminum driveshaft knocks .2 seconds off the quartermile time

Best recorded quartermile in stock GT is 13.3 by MM&FF, add driveshaft and you have a basicly stock GT doing 13.1 (If you are a good driver

)

odiaz · July 9th, 2007, 10:56 PM

If you change your drive shaft to a one piece driveshaft, Aluminum or steel, you are going to have to adjust the pinion angles if your car is lowered. If you don't, you may have vibration and noise at certain speeds.

Here's an article on how to install a drive shaft and adjust the pinion angles:

http://www.cherod.com/mustang/HowTo/...riveshaft.html

For other how to articles, try this link:
http://www.cherod.com/mustang/HowTos.htm

July 2nd, 2007, 04:27 PM	#1
PaperCross Regular 2007 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 250	Steel driveshaft Hi All, I am thinking of getting this soon: http://www.ninosport.com/Fidanza-Ste...&category=5231 Any opinions? Are there better ones out there? Thanks in advance.

July 2nd, 2007, 05:54 PM	#4
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 589	I have DriveShaftShops steel one piece in my GT, I got it in lieu of them not having any aluminum ones available. The diff in weight was only 4 pounds so I figured that justified the over $100 difference in price. The guy told me the major diff between the two is that the aluminum is less prone to vibration, funny he should say that cuz I dont have any with the steel, but that if there was potential to vibrate the steel would be more prone to it. But even though that have similar power ratings the steel will still be the stronger of the two. Regency was good in describing how the power comes in more right now, and the shop I got mine from describes it as making the car feel more athletic, which I think is very appropriate. Heres a link to where I bought mine, compare prices and see what you think. If you have any questions call them, they're extremely friendly and helpful. 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 3rd, 2007, 01:30 PM	#7
Darrell Feb 08 ROTM 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 7,761	Here is something to chew on, 1 pound of rotating weight is equal to approximately 8 pounds of dead weight. We've seen small hp gains (under 10hp) at the rear wheels switching to aluminum not to mention the added strength and vibration dampning. __________________ Racing in memory of Dave Bandt 11/19/69 - 3/23/08 "he's traded his wheels for wings" Professor of Natural Aspiration Thanks to: Artie at Trick Flow, Dave at Team Z Motorsports, Brian at Total Engine Airflow and Harold at Furo Racecraft

July 9th, 2007, 10:56 PM	#10
odiaz Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 38	If you change your drive shaft to a one piece driveshaft, Aluminum or steel, you are going to have to adjust the pinion angles if your car is lowered. If you don't, you may have vibration and noise at certain speeds. Here's an article on how to install a drive shaft and adjust the pinion angles: http://www.cherod.com/mustang/HowTo/...riveshaft.html For other how to articles, try this link: http://www.cherod.com/mustang/HowTos.htm __________________ My Mods How To Articles

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July 2nd, 2007, 04:47 PM	#2
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,153	I bought an aluminum one for $100 more than that one... I like it though, I had it installed the same time as my hellion turbo but I can tell down low that power and torque have increased, motor revs faster, and gas mileage has improved in the city some...

July 2nd, 2007, 05:24 PM	#3
PaperCross Regular 2007 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 250	thats cool....any inherent advantages/disadvantages between aluminium and steel driveshafts? Because if alum is better i would rather pay the 100 bucks for it. I tried researching it but i am not able to find enough info on it. also did you have to get it retuned after the installation? I was told that it doesnt require a retune.

July 2nd, 2007, 06:10 PM	#5
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,153	make sure you get a driveshaft loop with it, this will cost you a little extra but is good insurance... my tuner wont instal one unless you get the loop with it, he thinks it is very important to have one for insurance

July 3rd, 2007, 12:22 PM	#6
PaperCross Regular 2007 Mustang V6 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 250	Cool...thanks guys....appreciate it.

July 3rd, 2007, 01:48 PM	#8
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,153	yea, I've got these huge/heavy wheels on my car... tuner said I could easily gain 20-30 rwhp if I switched them out to some smaller/lighters 18's or something... But they look so good!

July 4th, 2007, 01:22 PM	#9
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,153	Oh, by the way... an aluminum driveshaft knocks .2 seconds off the quartermile time Best recorded quartermile in stock GT is 13.3 by MM&FF, add driveshaft and you have a basicly stock GT doing 13.1 (If you are a good driver )

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