Aluminum vs. Steel Drivshaft
10-22-2005, 12:06 AM
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Aluminum vs. Steel Drivshaft I had just recently took my aluminum driveshaft in for some new u-joints and maybe a new yoke and they call back saying that my driveshaft is bent. So basically I need a new driveshaft and they offered to build be a new one for $260 but it's a steel one and also would be 3lbs. heavier in weight. Is this a resonable deal. Also what are the advantages of an aluminum driveshaft over a steel driveshaft other than it being lighter in weight? What are the main causes for a bent driveshaft as well?
10-22-2005, 01:38 PM
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Originally Posted by 1BAD86Z28
Most factory driveshafts have runout. If you are not making alot of power then I would ust tell them to rebalance it.
10-22-2005, 04:44 PM
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traction is gonna be the deciding factor on a driveshaft. i was making right at 415 rwhp for over a year with no problems. first trip to the track with the 9" and slicks stocker bit the dust.
i went with a chromoly one that way i never have to worry about, ever. rather overbuild than underbuild ya know
i went with a chromoly one that way i never have to worry about, ever. rather overbuild than underbuild ya know
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Denny's Nitrous is guaranteed to take anything that you can throw at it, say 2,000 rwhp +. It does weigh 7 lbs more, but IMO worth it. It's great being able to dump the clutch a 5,000 rpm with a 9" and not have to worry about anything breaking.
