Does anyone here have experience with carbon-fiber driveshafts? How much lighter and stronger are they compared to aluminum?

Thanks,
BILL

 

Yeah I am running one.

As for weight they are similar but the carbon shaft is a little lighter. As for strength the carbon shaft wins here. They had problems with the early shafts that were producted, the epoxy the glued the tube to the yolk ends would fail, but they have solved that problem years ago (1997). They still have some problems with keeping the balance weights on though. I have had to use a Devcon epoxy and then a reinforced woven tape over that, just to keep the weights on.

The real nice thing about the carbon shaft is that it absorbs drivetrain harmonics (better than an alloy shaft) and vibration. I have worked with ACPT Advanced Composites developing shafts for various applications over the years and they are the industry leader in composite drivshaft tech.

Checl out there site:

http://www.acpt.com/driveshaft/driveshafts.html

Check this out too, words from F-body customers:

http://www.acpt.com/driveshaft/testimonial.html

 

this guy ought to be https://www.thirdgen.org/techbb2/sho...hreadid=136008

 

hahahaha. will you ever let it go?
did he ever come back?

:sillylol:

 

Hey ede whats youre problem? Just because I wasnt aware of Foolio's flame and trash from other posts, now you have something against me?

 

Chacane,

i believe his post was in regards to the other thread starter 82Z28_Camaro, with his 1000hp 1100 ft/lbs engine. i believe he has nothing against you. let's not misconstrue the facts now. lets be nice and all get along

 

Yeah, well lets hear that from him. I dont believe in middle men. If someone questions my background and/or experience, all they have to do is ask.

I'm one hell of lot more mature than say that of Mookie or Foolio who had posted that schwag, but one should not make implications of it to someone else either.

Peace-out

Oh yeah, just to support my cause, here's a thread to my project:

http://www.geocities.com/tholt67/dzprojectII.html

 

Chacane,

Thanks for the information. How much would one of thise set me back?

Can I purchase directly from acpt?

BILL

 

If I remember correctly the shaft was right about $700.00. Yeah I know, ouch.

-edit-

Yeah I still think you can purchase directly. I havent had to purchase another one since I found what epoxy works to keep the weights on! Also, I think Mark Williams, SLP, Lingenfelter, Callaway and other tuners are selling the shafts too, or at-least MW is using the tubes produced by ACPT.

And ede, you've got mail. Sorry guys, being an FNG around here I havent really caught onto peoples personalities and I think I read into what ede stated......so take me out back kick me around a little.

 

chacane67,

Did you notice any performance improvement? They are claiming a 5% increase because of reduced mass and vibration

Thanks for your help.

BILL

 

There may be 5% from a steel shaft, but when youre throwing around 630 HP, 5% is not really noticeable. Although, the reduction in vibration was.....