LS1 Driveshaft Benefits?
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LS1 Driveshaft Benefits?
My driveshaft is out of balance and I figured if I'm going to take the time to take it off I might as well just upgrade...I see that some people have "LS1 dirveshaft" listed in their sigs...What is the benefit of putting this on vs. an LT1 driveshaft?
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basically because all (except 2.73 cars) ls1 cars came with aluminum driveshafts. lighter, better balanced (from what I hear)
I'd like to find one myself as soon as I sell my Moser 9", and put the 10-bolt back in.
I'd like to find one myself as soon as I sell my Moser 9", and put the 10-bolt back in.
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Originally Posted by 95Firehawk
My driveshaft is out of balance and I figured if I'm going to take the time to take it off I might as well just upgrade..
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basically because all (except 2.73 cars) ls1 cars came with aluminum driveshafts. lighter, better balanced (from what I hear)
I'd like to find one myself as soon as I sell my Moser 9", and put the 10-bolt back in.
I'd like to find one myself as soon as I sell my Moser 9", and put the 10-bolt back in.
You will notice a world of difference, I did. They are lighter, weigh about 12lbs actually, and I have no vibration at all from 0 to 150mph.
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You have to be careful of clearance, however. Most aluminum d'shafts are larger in diameter than the OE steel units.
I put a Lingenfelter aluminum shaft in my '96 Z-28 and had issues with the shaft hitting the e-brake cable mounts in the d'shaft tunnel, if I hit large dips in the road. My car has the Eibach lowering springs, and Energy Suspension poly motor and tranny mounts. Those mods added up to a clearance issue, and I had to put the steel shaft back in.
I put a Lingenfelter aluminum shaft in my '96 Z-28 and had issues with the shaft hitting the e-brake cable mounts in the d'shaft tunnel, if I hit large dips in the road. My car has the Eibach lowering springs, and Energy Suspension poly motor and tranny mounts. Those mods added up to a clearance issue, and I had to put the steel shaft back in.
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Originally Posted by Revelation Z28
youll spin the tires easier?
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Direct bolt in for 82-02 from what I've been told repeatedly. Less rotating mass, and less vibration at higher MPH. As said, it doesn't hold the power as night.
I think the Ligenfelter is bigger than standard LS1
I think the Ligenfelter is bigger than standard LS1
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Well while my tranny is out might as well put in an ls1 alum. drive shaft and some new u-joints eh?
I have the original DS on my car so i'm sure it's just a little out of balance huh
I have the original DS on my car so i'm sure it's just a little out of balance huh