HP/ Torque rating of stock alum drive shaft
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HP/ Torque rating of stock alum drive shaft
Hi all. Does anyone know how much abuse a GM aluminum drive shaft can take? I'll have upwards of 380 HP or so this summer so I'm just wondering wheather I need to investigate purchasing a new drive shaft.
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Jon
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Thanks,
Jon
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Re: HP/ Torque rating of stock alum drive shaft
I have a stock aluminum drive shaft.
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Re: HP/ Torque rating of stock alum drive shaft
It'll take a lot more than 380 HP of abuse.
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Re: HP/ Torque rating of stock alum drive shaft
BTW, I am 377rwhp n/a.(about 485 crank hp)
I have put a 165hp shot of nitrous to it but the diff wouln't take it.
I have put a 165hp shot of nitrous to it but the diff wouln't take it.
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Re: HP/ Torque rating of stock alum drive shaft
Thanks guys! Nice to know I don't have to spend money on this.
Jon
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