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166 Merlo
FELONY
MOTORSPORTS
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What are the benefits of an aluminum drive shaft over a stock one? What can I look to obtain by purchasing one?
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Posts: 3954 | From: Thebay | Registered: Jul 2002
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JARED
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Less rotating mass, and they are lighter. I have also heard that they spin up quicker but am sceptcle of this.
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Posts: 5685 | From: EASTBAY | Registered: Jan 2002
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cobraman_1994
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i was also told that they spin faster. but i havent had first hand experiance yet...yet ![[Wink]](wink.gif)
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Posts: 4882 | From: eldorado hills | Registered: Sep 2001
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BlackNGold
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If you buy the FMS alum D/S its about 7.+lbs lighter than stock...Thats 7. lbs less rotating mass..Maybe nothing you can feel, but I'll let you know on that one..I'll be getting an FMS D/S next week...
The FMS D/S is 3.5 diameter, same as my stock 94's but I think its bigger than a fox body D/S..If your car is lowered you might have clearence problems..
Hey $159. for a balanced D/S with new U joints isnt bad, and its 7.lbs lighter than stock!...Every little thing adds up! ![[Big Grin]](biggrin.gif) ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
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Posts: 5132 | From: Bay Area, CA | Registered: Dec 2001
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i have one and i think it is not realy worth it for the money,it dident feel much litter to me, but i have a fox body so i dont know about the newer mustangs!
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Posts: 159 | From: 831 | Registered: Feb 2003
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94Blackout
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Only thing I have heard is that it reduces weight and vibration. Other than that, there are no benefits.
Worthless upgrade if you ask me, unless you have a tremendous amount of shake in your shifter.
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Posts: 704 | From: San Jose, CA | Registered: Mar 2003
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They are lighter (which does help) and they dramatically help reduce vibration at high speeds!
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DropTopFox
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You don't really need one but they can't hurt you, they can only help. They are lighter and I thought it was a minor acceleration benefit. I couldn't say for sure. ![[patriot]](graemlins/patriot.gif)
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Posts: 4003 | From: San Bruno | Registered: Aug 2002
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Stimson
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Originally posted by 87 Saleen:
What are the benefits of an aluminum drive shaft over a stock one? What can I look to obtain by purchasing one?
Assuming your stock shaft is well balanced, the gains are next to nothing. Spend your money on more proven mods.
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Drew B
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i have on ein my car cause it came with my tko. i could not ell that much of a difference maybe a little less vibration while driving.
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Posts: 1992 | From: Nor-cal | Registered: Jan 2002
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JoeT
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Here's one unforseen side-benefit:
When you pull that last bolt of your driveshaft, and it comes crashing down it hurts that much less.
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Posts: 6785 | From: San Jose | Registered: Jun 2001
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TheBrain
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Originally posted by shade-tree:
Here's one unforseen side-benefit:
When you pull that last bolt of your driveshaft, and it comes crashing down it hurts that much less.
HAHAHAHAHAHA !!!
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Posts: 1264 | From: Back in Redding CA | Registered: Jul 2000
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hidnn.o.s.
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Originally posted by shade-tree:
Here's one unforseen side-benefit:
When you pull that last bolt of your driveshaft, and it comes crashing down it hurts that much less.
I am sure that rings true to anyone who has changed a clutch, tranny, etc. LOL
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