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am i lookin at any huge power gains from an aluminum driveshaft?

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Old 02-13-2008, 09:51 PM
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Default am i lookin at any huge power gains from an aluminum driveshaft?

i was thinkin about buyin one before i put the rear end and everything back in, but i was just wonderin if i'll notice any major power gains
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Old 02-13-2008, 09:52 PM
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Default RE: am i lookin at any huge power gains from an aluminum driveshaft?

In short... no.
The long, drawn out version: no.

Waste of money until you're a lot more built
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Old 02-13-2008, 09:54 PM
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Default RE: am i lookin at any huge power gains from an aluminum driveshaft?

its alot stronger but as forfeeling a difference.........Not at all
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Old 02-13-2008, 09:56 PM
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Default RE: am i lookin at any huge power gains from an aluminum driveshaft?

its not a waste of money actually. its lighter than the stock one there for easier to spin=revs a little faster and its less strain on the engine and transmission as for power gains maybe 3 if your lucky
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:04 PM
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Default RE: am i lookin at any huge power gains from an aluminum driveshaft?

ORIGINAL: HACKGT350

its not a waste of money actually. its lighter than the stock one there for easier to spin=revs a little faster and its less strain on the engine and transmission as for power gains maybe 3 if your lucky
I love how people claim that an aluminum driveshaft makes their car rev faster.

Ive never heard such retarded bull**** in my life. The ONLY thing it will do is lower the parasitic loss that your drivetrain has, and make your car about 10# lighter.

you wanna get real results, get an aluminum flywheel!

its less money, and will give you better numbers!
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:05 PM
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Default RE: am i lookin at any huge power gains from an aluminum driveshaft?

It's not a waste of money. They are much stronger and lighter than stock. HP gains will be minimal but you will have less rotating mass which in turn means faster rev's and less stress on some other components with it being so light. Try to find a used one if you can.
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:07 PM
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no huge gain..an aluminum flywheel will be more noticable
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:10 PM
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Default RE: am i lookin at any huge power gains from an aluminum driveshaft?

there was a thread on this same subject a few days ago..
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:13 PM
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Default RE: am i lookin at any huge power gains from an aluminum driveshaft?

I didnt feel no difference when i swaped mine.
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Old 02-13-2008, 10:16 PM
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Default RE: am i lookin at any huge power gains from an aluminum driveshaft?

I believe everyone can agree you will not feel an increase in power. Their main use is for the less weight and strenght.
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