carbon fiber driveshaft?
04-16-2008, 06:12 PM
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carbon fiber driveshaft? anyone useing a carbon fiber driveshaft? just wondering i have one on my car and was wondering what hp they can handle cause i cant find anyone who sells them
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Well Carbon Fiber is considered to be just as strong as steel (or stronger), so I'd say it'll handle a healthy amount. There's some sites that say what they'll handle. I just woke up, and the first number that pops into my head is 900hp.
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I have one boxed up downstairs, couldn't use it due to the short driveshaft length required when running a S60 rearend.
I had it on my car for about 3 years, replaced the stock unit with it. My car rev'd noticably faster and it smoothed out all vibration at high speeds (above 65mph).
I had it on my car for about 3 years, replaced the stock unit with it. My car rev'd noticably faster and it smoothed out all vibration at high speeds (above 65mph).
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04-16-2008, 08:46 PM
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I have one boxed up downstairs, couldn't use it due to the short driveshaft length required when running a S60 rearend.
I had it on my car for about 3 years, replaced the stock unit with it. My car rev'd noticably faster and it smoothed out all vibration at high speeds (above 65mph).
I had it on my car for about 3 years, replaced the stock unit with it. My car rev'd noticably faster and it smoothed out all vibration at high speeds (above 65mph).
04-16-2008, 10:06 PM
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I have one boxed up downstairs, couldn't use it due to the short driveshaft length required when running a S60 rearend.
I had it on my car for about 3 years, replaced the stock unit with it. My car rev'd noticably faster and it smoothed out all vibration at high speeds (above 65mph).
I had it on my car for about 3 years, replaced the stock unit with it. My car rev'd noticably faster and it smoothed out all vibration at high speeds (above 65mph).
04-16-2008, 10:13 PM
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You can! isnt it awesome! well it depends on ur setup, the steel LT1 driveshaft is stronger then the LS1 aluminum driveshaft. but the ls1 aluminum driveshaft is lighter and will A. be weight reduction and B. add a few ponies because its rotational mass. (it will take less energy to turn a lighter driveshaft) From what i have seen if ur under 350ish rwhp a ls1 driveshaft will be fine....
with that said thats why im on the prowl for one
with that said thats why im on the prowl for one
04-16-2008, 10:24 PM
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we ran one in a 400 rwhp lt1 and sprayed on top of that with MT's and 3500stall without issue, was afraid to trans brake it tho...... it had a brake but was still on a 10bolt and AL shaft......... i killed mine in my gold car, M6 tho with a non forgiving clutch.....
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You can! isnt it awesome! well it depends on ur setup, the steel LT1 driveshaft is stronger then the LS1 aluminum driveshaft. but the ls1 aluminum driveshaft is lighter and will A. be weight reduction and B. add a few ponies because its rotational mass. (it will take less energy to turn a lighter driveshaft) From what i have seen if ur under 350ish rwhp a ls1 driveshaft will be fine....
with that said thats why im on the prowl for one
with that said thats why im on the prowl for one
82-02 same driveshaft length. Seats are the same too.
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ACPT carbon fiber driveshaft... that's the one I have.
You guys really think my driveshaft is worth that much money? I know I paid close to $800 for it, but I figured seeing how it has about 10,000 miles on it I'd give it away for FREE... maybe even pay somebody to take it!
Tony I'll send you a response to your PM... Thanks.
You guys really think my driveshaft is worth that much money? I know I paid close to $800 for it, but I figured seeing how it has about 10,000 miles on it I'd give it away for FREE... maybe even pay somebody to take it!
Tony I'll send you a response to your PM... Thanks.