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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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Looking for feedback in ref. to selecting a driveshaft for my Z-28, aluminum or chrome moly? I have the stock steel shaft and will be adding a safety loop and driveshaft. The car is not a track car, but would like something that will handle a H/C setup , I only have the cam part right now. I dont want to break the bank , but I also dont want junk. I have been looking at the PST 3.5 aluminum and the Spohn Extreme Duty chrome moly. Any input. will be appreciated. Mike G.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 06:26 PM
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If the car is not going to see any track time, then your stock driveshaft should be good to go. Heads/cam are not going to break them. Launching w/ stickier tires will definitely shock them and the rear end aswell.
You can swap them for weight saving purposes.
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Old Jan 23, 2008 | 10:34 PM
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a h/c car is capable of damaging a stock driveshaft on the street. i've sold too many of these to people that have had it happen.

best deal.. Strange 3 inch chromemoly complete with 1350 joints, balanced and ready to install. 295.00 shipped.
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What kind of weight savings is there from a stock aluminum DS to a chromemoly 3'' DS?
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 12:42 AM
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the c/m shaft is gonna be a bit heavier... but a whole lot stronger. aluminum shafts have to be thicker material and larger o.d. to be equivalent.
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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by ssvert99
a h/c car is capable of damaging a stock driveshaft on the street. i've sold too many of these to people that have had it happen.

best deal.. Strange 3 inch chromemoly complete with 1350 joints, balanced and ready to install. 295.00 shipped.

whats that 3 inch chrome moly piece good to? sounds like a great deal.

might have to give you a call for your torque arm and drive shaft.

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Old Jan 24, 2008 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by ssvert99
a h/c car is capable of damaging a stock driveshaft on the street. i've sold too many of these to people that have had it happen.

best deal.. Strange 3 inch chromemoly complete with 1350 joints, balanced and ready to install. 295.00 shipped.
Thanks for the reply, you just made a sale! I guess the best way to order is to give you guys a call?
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i don't think i'd have too much of a problem with 1000 at the wheels. after that id say go to the stainless slip yoke and forged weld yokes. even the best one is affordable here!

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Originally Posted by ssvert99
best deal.. Strange 3 inch chromemoly complete with 1350 joints, balanced and ready to install....
I have this unit. Bulletproof, rock solid.
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Thanks for the replys and help! It will be ordered today.
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