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Jun 12, 2016 | 11:23 AM

04rev600

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Driveshaft snapped...

I had a stock aluminum ls1 driveshaft. Im making 283 whp 351ft lb. So im not sure how that happened. Anyways, whats everyones opinions on driveshafts? Steel, aluminum, carbon fiber? In the near future my goal is making 900-1000whp when i turbo the car. It will be a daily, but ill be taking it to the track every weekend.

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Jun 12, 2016 | 11:54 AM

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Jun 13, 2016 | 07:28 AM

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It seems most companys dont specify how much power is cabable putting through their driveshafts. So im just curious what people are running.

Jun 13, 2016 | 08:39 AM

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What is it you do with the car? I will always recommend a carbon fiber driveshaft over any other for numerous reasons if it is in your budget followed by a 3 c/m or 3.5 alum and then the a mild steel.

Jun 13, 2016 | 10:48 AM

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cf shreds into harmless bits if it ever breaks, and has better harmonics then the metal shafts, if you can afford one.

Jun 16, 2016 | 06:57 AM

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The PST 3.5" aluminum driveshaft is good for 1000 hp, I have sold hundreds of them and they hold up very well. http://shop.brutespeed.com/PST-DRA35...-PST-DRA35.htm Bob

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Jun 16, 2016 | 08:15 AM

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The length and terminal speed are also factors in the choice.

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Jun 17, 2016 | 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 04rev600

We have found steel to be more reliable than aluminum. BTW, aluminum shafts actually have a steel tube insert @ the built up torque end (diff.) of the shaft. The steel tube is isolated by rubber sleeves. Regardless, we snapped our aluminum shaft (we don't drag race), road course & street use only. Have no experience w/ carbon fiber.