Aluminum Driveshaft

ThreeHonks302 · July 6th, 2008, 04:02 PM

Is an Aluminum driveshaft a good mod to do? I want to know if this is going to be worth it before I go ahead and pick one up?

DeMello · July 6th, 2008, 04:06 PM

jtyson8602 · July 6th, 2008, 04:14 PM

if youre lookin to shed weight then yeah. But its not necessary unless you want to be able to say that you have an aluminum driveshaft. And actually not a whole lot lighter than stock. as pricey as they are, I would say no if you still have suspension or performance mods that you want to get done. what HP and TQ are you putting out?

83fox · July 6th, 2008, 07:55 PM

i would, its less mass that the engine has to spin. i know it might not weigh all that much less than the stock one, but its still less weight.

HMUSN · July 6th, 2008, 07:56 PM

yes it is and yes you should.

ThreeHonks302 · July 6th, 2008, 09:31 PM

I am gonna be able to get an almost brand new one from someone I know for only about $150, but then again that money caould still be put toward suspension and control arms that I am going to do soon. I just wanted to know if it is going to be money well spent compared to some other mod

83fox · July 7th, 2008, 03:49 PM

thats a very hard price to beat. i wouldnt pass it up

baine21225 · July 7th, 2008, 04:13 PM

for 150, jump on it

Darrell · July 7th, 2008, 09:36 PM

The Ford Racing aluminum driveshaft is stronger than the stock driveshaft and it also has 1330 u-joints. It is also 5lbs lighter than the stock driveshaft. 5lbs of rotating weight is a much bigger deal than 5lbs of dead weight. So yes, it is worth it especially for $150.

89lxroadburner · July 9th, 2008, 07:18 PM

150$$ hell... give me the number to that guy. id jump on it

July 6th, 2008, 04:02 PM	#1
ThreeHonks302 Regular 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 284	Aluminum Driveshaft Is an Aluminum driveshaft a good mod to do? I want to know if this is going to be worth it before I go ahead and pick one up?

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July 7th, 2008, 09:36 PM	#9
Darrell Feb 08 ROTM 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 7,026	The Ford Racing aluminum driveshaft is stronger than the stock driveshaft and it also has 1330 u-joints. It is also 5lbs lighter than the stock driveshaft. 5lbs of rotating weight is a much bigger deal than 5lbs of dead weight. So yes, it is worth it especially for $150. __________________ 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

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July 6th, 2008, 04:14 PM	#3
jtyson8602 Regular 1986 LX none yet Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Albuquerque New Mexico Posts: 84	if youre lookin to shed weight then yeah. But its not necessary unless you want to be able to say that you have an aluminum driveshaft. And actually not a whole lot lighter than stock. as pricey as they are, I would say no if you still have suspension or performance mods that you want to get done. what HP and TQ are you putting out?

July 6th, 2008, 07:55 PM	#4
83fox Enthusiast 1983 mustang lx Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 504	i would, its less mass that the engine has to spin. i know it might not weigh all that much less than the stock one, but its still less weight.

July 6th, 2008, 09:31 PM	#6
ThreeHonks302 Regular 1986 Mustang GT Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 284	I am gonna be able to get an almost brand new one from someone I know for only about $150, but then again that money caould still be put toward suspension and control arms that I am going to do soon. I just wanted to know if it is going to be money well spent compared to some other mod

July 7th, 2008, 03:49 PM	#7
83fox Enthusiast 1983 mustang lx Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 504	thats a very hard price to beat. i wouldnt pass it up

July 7th, 2008, 04:13 PM	#8
baine21225 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,624	for 150, jump on it

July 9th, 2008, 07:18 PM	#10
89lxroadburner Newbie 1989 ford mustang lx 5.0 lets find out? Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 7	150$$ hell... give me the number to that guy. id jump on it

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