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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by HAWK#549
+1 Correct....auto. 3.23's GU5's get an aluminum driveshaft.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by BLKWS.6
I thought all LS1's got the aluminum shaft and only M6 or GU5 LT1's got it?
I'm not sure on the LT1 breakdown, but I've worked on A4 LT1 cars that came from the factory with 3.23s and a steel shaft, so I know the breakdown is not the same as the LS1s.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by JerseyLS1TA
What are the advantages/disadvantages of aluminum/steel?
Steel is stronger though. But it's not much of an issue unless your making some big power.
Main reason I like the steel shaft is because it's "tink" free. Both LS1s I've owned with the aluminum DS have had this TINK noise when going into gear. The steel shaft doesn't do that.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by 00Z28MK
Don't all LS1 cars have an alum. driveshaft? My car is a 00 Z. I was told it had an alum. Is the GU5 the RPO for 3.23?
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Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Aluminum is lighter weight, plus less rotating mass so revs in gear should be slightly quicker.
Steel is stronger though. But it's not much of an issue unless your making some big power.
Main reason I like the steel shaft is because it's "tink" free. Both LS1s I've owned with the aluminum DS have had this TINK noise when going into gear. The steel shaft doesn't do that.
Steel is stronger though. But it's not much of an issue unless your making some big power.
Main reason I like the steel shaft is because it's "tink" free. Both LS1s I've owned with the aluminum DS have had this TINK noise when going into gear. The steel shaft doesn't do that.
Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Aluminum is lighter weight, plus less rotating mass so revs in gear should be slightly quicker.
Steel is stronger though. But it's not much of an issue unless your making some big power.
Main reason I like the steel shaft is because it's "tink" free. Both LS1s I've owned with the aluminum DS have had this TINK noise when going into gear. The steel shaft doesn't do that.
Steel is stronger though. But it's not much of an issue unless your making some big power.
Main reason I like the steel shaft is because it's "tink" free. Both LS1s I've owned with the aluminum DS have had this TINK noise when going into gear. The steel shaft doesn't do that.
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From: Schiller Park, ILL Member: #317
Originally Posted by Shackleford
Steel is not necessarily stronger than aluminum. It depends on the chemical composition of the mixtures.
Originally Posted by RPM WS6
Considering we're talking stock driveshafts here, I'm willing to bet the stock steel unit is stronger than the stock aluminum unit. I could be wrong, but I doubt it.
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While the steel used in driveshafts is somewhat "stronger" (tensile) than aluminum, most to all aluminum driveshafts will have considerably thicker walls to compensate for the lack of strength...therefor the "strength" issue is negliable. Another point to consider when considering an aluminum shaft is fatigue life (which is not unlimited with Al) and drivetrain harmonics.
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They're both the same when comparing two correctly designed driveshafts.
While the steel used in driveshafts is somewhat "stronger" (tensile) than aluminum, most to all aluminum driveshafts will have considerably thicker walls to compensate for the lack of strength...therefor the "strength" issue is negliable. Another point to consider when considering an aluminum shaft is fatigue life (which is not unlimited with Al) and drivetrain harmonics.
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They're both the same when comparing two correctly designed driveshafts.
Originally Posted by Silver1969Camaro
Mechanical/Automotive Enginer ON:
While the steel used in driveshafts is somewhat "stronger" (tensile) than aluminum, most to all aluminum driveshafts will have considerably thicker walls to compensate for the lack of strength...therefor the "strength" issue is negliable. Another point to consider when considering an aluminum shaft is fatigue life (which is not unlimited with Al) and drivetrain harmonics.
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They're both the same when comparing two correctly designed driveshafts.
While the steel used in driveshafts is somewhat "stronger" (tensile) than aluminum, most to all aluminum driveshafts will have considerably thicker walls to compensate for the lack of strength...therefor the "strength" issue is negliable. Another point to consider when considering an aluminum shaft is fatigue life (which is not unlimited with Al) and drivetrain harmonics.
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They're both the same when comparing two correctly designed driveshafts.
