ls1 driveshaft
03-04-2006, 09:15 AM
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If you are going from steel to aluminum (LS1 shaft) then there will be an increase in power to the wheels due to less rotational mass. If you plan on going to the track much with slicks, you're wasting your time. I twisted mine and opted for the Denny's steel shaft. However good option for a DD or a road race car.
03-04-2006, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by beeker82
is there any increase in power or engine response from upgrading to an ls1 driveshaft???
With your mods you will be safe for a while. Get much past 300 RWHP and sticky tires and you might twist it. Some people have claimed .2 from the swap.
03-04-2006, 09:22 AM
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Originally Posted by brickonwheels
what are the benefits of a CF drive shaft?
03-04-2006, 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by HBHRacing
With your mods you will be safe for a while. Get much past 300 RWHP and sticky tires and you might twist it. Some people have claimed .2 from the swap.
03-04-2006, 09:40 AM
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The throttle response is good. Like I said, until your a little over 300 RWHP and getting traction, you don't have much to worry about for it breaking. Considering you could probably pick up .1 or .2 from it, and the fact that you can usually find them used for around 100 bucks. It's not a bad choice.
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03-04-2006, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by HBHRacing
The throttle response is good. Like I said, until your a little over 300 RWHP and getting traction, you don't have much to worry about for it breaking. Considering you could probably pick up .1 or .2 from it, and the fact that you can usually find them used for around 100 bucks. It's not a bad choice.
03-04-2006, 10:38 AM
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Originally Posted by brickonwheels
well, im buying a 94 with a cf, so i should be ok for awhile. At what power do they expload? haha
03-04-2006, 10:42 AM
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Yeah, don't let anything scratch the CF shaft, or it'll broomstick on you.
I put the AL shaft from my '98 M6 car on my '94 A4. Bolted right in.
My 94Z currently puts down a whopping 203 rwhp, so I'm in no danger of twisting it right now. 
I put the AL shaft from my '98 M6 car on my '94 A4. Bolted right in.
My 94Z currently puts down a whopping 203 rwhp, so I'm in no danger of twisting it right now. 
03-04-2006, 10:27 PM
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i just put the ls1 shaft on my 94 and it picked up a little initially, not a seat of the pants mod but its good for a few lbs of torque at the wheels, ok for 100 bucks, combine it with a stage 3 clutch and a lightweight aluminum flywheel and some light racing wheels for a real boost
03-04-2006, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by LT1MAN
i just put the ls1 shaft on my 94 and it picked up a little initially, not a seat of the pants mod but its good for a few lbs of torque at the wheels, ok for 100 bucks, combine it with a stage 3 clutch and a lightweight aluminum flywheel and some light racing wheels for a real boost
