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August 4th, 2008, 11:32 PM	#1
foggyracing Newbie 1991 lx Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: mass Posts: 14	alum. driveshaft strength does any body know how much h.p. a good quality alum. d/s supports?

August 4th, 2008, 11:35 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 91 Sonic Blue Goodness 19.83 @ 12mph Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 27,311	more than you can probably throw at it honestly.

August 4th, 2008, 11:37 PM	#3
Justincredible Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ky Posts: 517	Several variables....wall thickness, diameter, car weight, trans/rear ratios, etc I do know that a FRPPs Alum shaft held up just fine with my previous engine that made 620 rwhp in a 3600# car with a C-4 trans and 4.10 gears. __________________ 9.91@ 134mph 1/4 - 6.17@ 109mph 1/8th - 1.33 60' - Stock ECU & Stock Suspension......and getting faster . BIVENS RACE CARS FTMFW!!!

August 4th, 2008, 11:53 PM

Darrell

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1990 Mustang LX

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Originally Posted by foggyracing

does any body know how much h.p. a good quality alum. d/s supports?

I've gone 9.30s with a 3016 pound car and 740hp with a Ford Racing aluminum driveshaft. I did upgrade the rear u-joint to a 1350 style though.

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