Your thoughts on which driveshaft
04-15-2008, 04:25 PM
#1
Your thoughts on which driveshaft I am looking to get a new driveshaft because I have the stock steel POS that isn't balanced very well and causes some vibration. I have narrowed it down to either the Inland Empire 3" Aluminum or the Spohn 3" Steel shaft. I know the aluminum is lighter and the steel is stronger, so which would you guys recommend? Any other ones I should look at in this same price range ($400). My mods are in my sig. Thanks.
04-15-2008, 05:10 PM
#4
I am looking to get a new driveshaft because I have the stock steel POS that isn't balanced very well and causes some vibration. I have narrowed it down to either the Inland Empire 3" Aluminum or the Spohn 3" Steel shaft. I know the aluminum is lighter and the steel is stronger, so which would you guys recommend? Any other ones I should look at in this same price range ($400). My mods are in my sig. Thanks.
04-15-2008, 08:12 PM
#5
Both are good driveshafts. I went chromoly for the strength, although it does increase rotating mass (over the aluminum), which robs (a little) power. Mine was closer to 300 though. Also, both have a stronger 1350 u-joint up front, and can accept a 1350 at the rear after you blow the rear end and go with an aftermarket unit that will require a 1350. IIRC, EPP warranties their aluminum unit for life, which may make it more attractive to you.
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04-16-2008, 03:20 PM
#10
I ended up going with the Inland. I decided on it because it is lighter. I am not very worried about the strength as I only put about 310 to the wheels through the A4. It was also available to be shipped immediately and I would have had to wait for the Spohn or the Denny's to be made. I will let you guys know what I think about it once I get it in. Thanks for the help.
04-16-2008, 03:30 PM
#12
I ended up going with the Inland. I decided on it because it is lighter. I am not very worried about the strength as I only put about 310 to the wheels through the A4. It was also available to be shipped immediately and I would have had to wait for the Spohn or the Denny's to be made. I will let you guys know what I think about it once I get it in. Thanks for the help.
04-17-2008, 09:56 AM
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LS1 aluminum DS here...I believe its 3in...upgraded the u-joints on both ends and had it balanced before I put it in. No problems yet.
Will be making some passes on slicks this weekend for the first time, that should put it to the test
Will be making some passes on slicks this weekend for the first time, that should put it to the test
