which is a better drive shaft

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10-21-2012, 09:33 AM

jman54002

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which is a better drive shaft

is a STOCK steel or STOCK alumimun drive shaft stronger?

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10-21-2012, 01:08 PM

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https://ls1tech.com/forums/gears-axl...-stronger.html

i run an aluminum LPE DS.

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10-21-2012, 03:10 PM

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Thanks for the response...i was told that they require a aluminum one on a dyno because of vibration.

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10-28-2012, 10:51 PM

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Stock aluminum DS shown here. 3K launch on 315/35/18 drag radials, mods in sig. I'm now running a Strange 3" chromoly DS. I haven't taken it to the strip yet, but it feels stout.

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11-01-2012, 05:05 PM

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They're both dangerous.... definitely going to get a Cr.Mo. DS (or hell... carbon fiber??) whenever I get a new rearend pre-turbo

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11-02-2012, 04:31 AM

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Steel is stronger but not by a whole lot. If you plan on racing, you should upgrade.

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11-02-2012, 04:57 AM

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nice info

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