Anyone swap sway bars in from a WS6 car? Any noticable improvements?

 

Swapped WS6 bars (36/24) from my stock (30/18) on my '91 Firebird. This was in addition to a Spohn wonderbar and Founders panhardbar. I noticed a more stable, firmer ride. Stays planted in the curves, goes over speed bumps more evenly, doesn't squat on takeoffs, doesn't feel as loose in general. Also swapped from a stock steel to an LS1 aluminum driveshaft. Have a 2 TLTL steering box that I haven't put in yet.

 

whats advantages did you get out of the aluminum drive shaft?

 

In my opinion, compared to previous ride, ...less vibrations, improved gas mileage, less rpms at cruising speed, quicker acceleration. It accelerates to cruising speed much quicker, at cruising don't have to shout to talk to each other or raise the radio volume much. RPMs are 300-500 less per tach than previously at cruising. Gas mileage improved 2-3 mpg in the city and up to 5 mpg on the highway. Sometimes my lead foot doesn't notice when I go from 80 mph to 90 mph.

 

from sway bars? how do they effect rpm?

 

You asked about the driveshaft.

 

oh yeah. brain fart


but how does an aluminum drive shaft effect rpm. isnt it still spun the same?

 

I won't even begin to tell you I understand it. It's just what I've observed. Good info link below.

https://www.thirdgen.org/forums/tran...riveshaft.html

 

im sold, just ordered a aluminum from a 95. Now i got to play the u joint game to see how to mount it to my 9 bolt rear

update: **** shows up at the shop its steel f'n idiot parts guy on the phone said "yeah its aluminum".. sent that guy away

 

I bought a new inland empire 3" aluminum driveshaft. Very good quality and reduces vibrations alot.