Drive Shaft Replacement
12-29-2006, 03:01 PM
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Drive Shaft Replacement
I'm looking for recommendations on drive shaft replacement. What kind, where to get it, etc. Is it hard to install? What are the benefits and for those of you who have done it, does it make a noticeable difference? Please chime in with your thoughts and ideas.
12-29-2006, 03:11 PM
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RE: Drive Shaft Replacement
From what I can gather, this is not something you want to attempt yourself. Apparently the balancing and/or shimming issue is very tempermental. You don't want that thing vibrating and if done right you'll eleminate enough rotating mass to get about 10 extra RWHP. I'm probably going with a one piece aluminum in the springtime. You should be able to get one of those for $650 on LM or american muscle and then find a quality installer.
12-29-2006, 04:02 PM
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RE: Drive Shaft Replacement
there's a couple of posts about the driveshaft. You can either go aluminum for around 700 or carbon fiber for close to a grand. Both will get you about 10hp to the wheels but the Carbon fiber one reduces the noise and vibration better, hence the extra 2-3 hundred. A lot of guys on the forum have done the install themselves, but if you have done any suspension work, you're gonna need an adjustable LCA or something to correct your pinion angle.
The aluminum one is made by powerhouse and the carbon one is made by BMR... have fun.
The aluminum one is made by powerhouse and the carbon one is made by BMR... have fun.
12-29-2006, 04:05 PM
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RE: Drive Shaft Replacement
ORIGINAL: jay0heavenly
there's a couple of posts about the driveshaft. You can either go aluminum for around 700 or carbon fiber for close to a grand. Both will get you about 10hp to the wheels but the Carbon fiber one reduces the noise and vibration better, hence the extra 2-3 hundred. A lot of guys on the forum have done the install themselves, but if you have done any suspension work, you're gonna need an adjustable LCA or something to correct your pinion angle.
The aluminum one is made by powerhouse and the carbon one is made by BMR... have fun.
there's a couple of posts about the driveshaft. You can either go aluminum for around 700 or carbon fiber for close to a grand. Both will get you about 10hp to the wheels but the Carbon fiber one reduces the noise and vibration better, hence the extra 2-3 hundred. A lot of guys on the forum have done the install themselves, but if you have done any suspension work, you're gonna need an adjustable LCA or something to correct your pinion angle.
The aluminum one is made by powerhouse and the carbon one is made by BMR... have fun.
12-29-2006, 04:44 PM
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RE: Drive Shaft Replacement
The driveshaft is very easy to install!!
All the balancing is done at the factory. When you get the driveshaft, you just bolt it on, reset your pinion angle,and go. It takes about 30 min. There is no shimming.
All the balancing is done at the factory. When you get the driveshaft, you just bolt it on, reset your pinion angle,and go. It takes about 30 min. There is no shimming.
12-29-2006, 05:18 PM
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RE: Drive Shaft Replacement
ORIGINAL: Riven02
+1 Driveshafts are CAI easy.
+1 Driveshafts are CAI easy.
12-29-2006, 05:23 PM
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RE: Drive Shaft Replacement
I wouldn't say CAI easy. There's no lying on your back with a CAI and you don't need a torque wrenchfor a CAI install. Adjusting and measuring the pinion angle can be a daunting task.
ORIGINAL: jay0heavenly
Thats what I'm talking about!!!! If they are CAI easy, then there aint no way in the world I'm gonna pay to get it done!
ORIGINAL: Riven02
+1 Driveshafts are CAI easy.
+1 Driveshafts are CAI easy.
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