Aluminum driveshaft good for 800-900 hp?
05-10-2012, 09:55 AM
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Aluminum driveshaft good for 800-900 hp? I need to get a driveshaft for my car and want to run a aluminum one to keep the weight down but will it be strong enough for that power level? I know a chromoly one is stronger but would like a aluminum one. Advise?
05-10-2012, 10:15 AM
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Not certain what the lengths are like with the Fbody's...but in a mustang I've seen a lot of 800ish cars with aluminum driveshafts.
And nothing special, just FMS driveshafts.
A friend makes 600 rwhp with one out of an Aerostar minivan.
And nothing special, just FMS driveshafts.
A friend makes 600 rwhp with one out of an Aerostar minivan.
05-10-2012, 01:27 PM
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It more has to do with Race Weight and FORCE when the car leaves the line. Should be fine but just be aware that you still will need at least a D/S Loop.
My car is a m6 and very heavy and no time soon will it get lighter, I went with the steel for that reason. Personal Pref but again give it a shot and see what happens.
Like said, plenty of examples out there running very fast on aluminum. Really cant go wrong.
My car is a m6 and very heavy and no time soon will it get lighter, I went with the steel for that reason. Personal Pref but again give it a shot and see what happens.
Like said, plenty of examples out there running very fast on aluminum. Really cant go wrong.
