Aluminum Driveshaft in 97 Cobra.....

True2theHorse · March 9th, 2007, 08:18 PM

Hello all, I'm debating on an aluminum driveshaft for my 97 cobra...any thoughts? From research it is 8.5 lbs lighter than stock. If there are big difference in response through the drivetrain? I have 4.10's and underdrive pulleys, Obviously this is the last portion of the drivetrain to make more efficient, but I want to know if it's worth it. Can you feel a difference with the aluminum vs. stock?

Thanks for any info provided.

Mystry · March 9th, 2007, 08:54 PM

i was told to get one too, and that it would make my acceleration do alot better, but i think im gonna go to a junk yard and get one off of a mark 8 you might be able to do that also, 20 bucks at a junk yard? sounds like a good deal to me

MustangMatt96GT · March 9th, 2007, 09:04 PM

Well by using a lighter driveshaft, you will be able to get ur RPMs up quicker. Same with an aluminum flywheel. Personally I would not do it, just because the money can be used for other things that will do more for you. But for only 250 bucks it might be worth it.

Racinjason81 · March 10th, 2007, 02:43 PM

250 dollars for 8.5lbs less rotating mass. you cant go wrong

March 9th, 2007, 08:18 PM	#1
True2theHorse Regular Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 reviews	Aluminum Driveshaft in 97 Cobra..... Hello all, I'm debating on an aluminum driveshaft for my 97 cobra...any thoughts? From research it is 8.5 lbs lighter than stock. If there are big difference in response through the drivetrain? I have 4.10's and underdrive pulleys, Obviously this is the last portion of the drivetrain to make more efficient, but I want to know if it's worth it. Can you feel a difference with the aluminum vs. stock? Thanks for any info provided.

March 9th, 2007, 08:54 PM	#2
Mystry Enthusiast 03 Mustang GT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Washington, Illinios Posts: 708 iTrader: 0 reviews	i was told to get one too, and that it would make my acceleration do alot better, but i think im gonna go to a junk yard and get one off of a mark 8 you might be able to do that also, 20 bucks at a junk yard? sounds like a good deal to me __________________

March 10th, 2007, 02:43 PM	#4
Racinjason81 Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: New jersey Posts: 1,559 iTrader: 0 reviews	250 dollars for 8.5lbs less rotating mass. you cant go wrong __________________ Heres a real funny video youtube.com/watch?v=ojB7KkaR03I VTEC stands for Very Torqueless Economy Car Honda stands for Hold On Not Done Accelerating 1991 LX 5.0 H/B(T-70 turbo coming soon)

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March 9th, 2007, 09:04 PM	#3
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Well by using a lighter driveshaft, you will be able to get ur RPMs up quicker. Same with an aluminum flywheel. Personally I would not do it, just because the money can be used for other things that will do more for you. But for only 250 bucks it might be worth it.

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