Aluminum driveshaft vs stock driveshaft for a 3rd gen
03-08-2002, 10:36 AM
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Aluminum driveshaft vs stock driveshaft for a 3rd gen
Whats the weight difference between the aluminum and stock driveshaft?
I know that since its lighter it will also free up some torque that was required to spin the stock version.
Can the 93+ 6 spds be a somewhat easy and direct swap for the ones in the 3 gen models?
Where can I find triple plated clutches and light flywheels? And are there any for the 93+ 6 spds?
I know that since its lighter it will also free up some torque that was required to spin the stock version.
Can the 93+ 6 spds be a somewhat easy and direct swap for the ones in the 3 gen models?
Where can I find triple plated clutches and light flywheels? And are there any for the 93+ 6 spds?
03-08-2002, 11:23 PM
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Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Not for that extra cost unless you can find one for next to nothing. When I got a new driveshaft for my race car I was considering getting one made from aluminum. The driveline specialist said the an aluminum shaft will flex too much for me and that a 3 x .083" steel driveshaft is the better way to go. Once properly balanced it will be just as good as an aluminum one just not as light.
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Car: 88 Firebird WS6
Engine: 350 TPI
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 3.42
I did notice that with higher gears (3.73, 4.10) highway driving is MUCH smoother with the aluminum shaft. A couple pounds of weight really reduces the critical speed of the driveshaft...
As for 1/4 mi runs, the difference is minimal....
(Haven't been around for awhile so a whuttttzzzup goes out to many!
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As for 1/4 mi runs, the difference is minimal....
(Haven't been around for awhile so a whuttttzzzup goes out to many!
) 
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