Aluminum Driveshaft

goren813 · February 9th, 2009, 11:42 PM

Where's any place that they sell aluminum driveshafts for a 2000 sixxer? I've only seen places with up to 99 and then 02 but no 2000. Help me out! I'm creating a full parts list to complete this year and that's one of them.

Thanks.

winnie51189 · February 10th, 2009, 12:55 AM

I thought the 99-04 drive shafts were all the same but I could be wrong.
Not sure about there rep but, google gave me this.
Speed Concepts - M-4602-G - Aluminum Driveshaft for 1979-1995 Mustang/GT/Cobra 5.0L V8 and 1994-2004 3.8L V6

mooses · February 10th, 2009, 01:08 AM

Just make sure you get part #M-4602-G, and not the J version. If you've got an auto, you'll have to swap your yolk onto the new shaft, but it's a direct fit if you've got a manual transmission. The only thing I noticed from my aluminum shaft was a reduction in vibration. I felt no increase in power at all, so don't get your hopes up. In my opinion, there are better things you can spend $250 on. AmericanMuscle has always treated me well in the past.

HMUSN · February 10th, 2009, 06:51 AM

^ it isn't about the weight. It is more about the rotational mass involved. A physics thing.

Welcome to the forums.

stangcharger · February 10th, 2009, 09:21 AM

if this is a later mod in your modding adventure do it, but if this coming before cam/heads/intakes/gears/tuner/udp/RR's any of these then save an aluminum drive shaft for last. I have one and couldn't tell a difference.

goren813 · February 10th, 2009, 09:43 AM

I know about what to expect, I appreciate all the input. I am putting together a mods list and budget for the year so wanted to see an actual price and distributor. I've been told by a friend that has done everything possible to a sixxer that the 5.0 with T5 tranny also has the 28spline rear and the same driveshaft can be used. Any input on that?

goren813 · February 10th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Winnie that looks like a winner! Apparently the idea of the 5.0 using the same thing was dead on. Cool. I'm getting gears, t-lok and tune and then installing the driveshaft right after that. Thanks all.

dgt_mustang · February 10th, 2009, 09:53 AM

i bet it will help with gas mileage, with the whole less rotational mass, combine that driveshaft with gears and t-lok,....oh yeah..

goren813 · February 10th, 2009, 09:59 AM

...oh yeah...

February 9th, 2009, 11:42 PM	#1
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Aluminum Driveshaft Where's any place that they sell aluminum driveshafts for a 2000 sixxer? I've only seen places with up to 99 and then 02 but no 2000. Help me out! I'm creating a full parts list to complete this year and that's one of them. Thanks. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

February 10th, 2009, 12:55 AM	#2
winnie51189 Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 1,294 iTrader: 3 reviews	I thought the 99-04 drive shafts were all the same but I could be wrong. Not sure about there rep but, google gave me this. Speed Concepts - M-4602-G - Aluminum Driveshaft for 1979-1995 Mustang/GT/Cobra 5.0L V8 and 1994-2004 3.8L V6 Last edited by winnie51189; February 10th, 2009 at 12:57 AM.

February 10th, 2009, 06:51 AM	#4
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	^ it isn't about the weight. It is more about the rotational mass involved. A physics thing. Welcome to the forums. __________________

February 10th, 2009, 09:21 AM	#5
stangcharger Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: OKC, OK Posts: 806 iTrader: 0 reviews	if this is a later mod in your modding adventure do it, but if this coming before cam/heads/intakes/gears/tuner/udp/RR's any of these then save an aluminum drive shaft for last. I have one and couldn't tell a difference. __________________ 436rwhp/378rwtq tuned by HPP www.hppmotorsports.com - www.stangcharger.com - www.rpm-mustangs.com

February 10th, 2009, 09:43 AM	#6
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know about what to expect, I appreciate all the input. I am putting together a mods list and budget for the year so wanted to see an actual price and distributor. I've been told by a friend that has done everything possible to a sixxer that the 5.0 with T5 tranny also has the 28spline rear and the same driveshaft can be used. Any input on that? __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

February 10th, 2009, 01:08 AM	#3
mooses Regular Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 391 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just make sure you get part #M-4602-G, and not the J version. If you've got an auto, you'll have to swap your yolk onto the new shaft, but it's a direct fit if you've got a manual transmission. The only thing I noticed from my aluminum shaft was a reduction in vibration. I felt no increase in power at all, so don't get your hopes up. In my opinion, there are better things you can spend $250 on. AmericanMuscle has always treated me well in the past.

February 10th, 2009, 09:47 AM	#7
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	Winnie that looks like a winner! Apparently the idea of the 5.0 using the same thing was dead on. Cool. I'm getting gears, t-lok and tune and then installing the driveshaft right after that. Thanks all. __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

February 10th, 2009, 09:59 AM	#9
goren813 MM's Official Lucifer '00 3.8L & '05 4.6L Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Odessa, FL Posts: 3,620 iTrader: 0 reviews	...oh yeah... __________________ "Fast she goes...in the city of Overdose"

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