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4.10s or driveshaft ??

Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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Default 4.10s or driveshaft ??

I have an 06 gt...next mod 4.10s or aluminum driveshaft? current mods; c&l racer,sct,steeda udp & cmcv plates o/r xpipe, magna packs...
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:16 PM
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4.10s
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:29 PM
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I think it depends on what u are using the car for
if you are taking it to the track and not as a daily driver than 4.10s
but 4.10s will hurt your gas millage and you will be shifting sooner i may be wrong
an aluminum drive shaft will have less rotational enertia since it weights probably 20 pounds less, it will free up some horses
i think you should start with the shaft first
something to think about
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:45 PM
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both
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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4.10s will give youa better dollar to gratification smile.
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 04:47 PM
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4.10's no hesitation...
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 05:18 PM
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both......you probably gain some MPG with the DS, you might lose some with the gears...break even!
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 05:26 PM
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both......you probably gain some MPG with the DS, you might lose some with the gears...break even!
+1

if $$ is a factor 4.10s first then DS

the 4.10 actually make 5th gear work!
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 05:44 PM
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ok..cool guys thanks..the only thing holding me back on the 4.10's is....... is there a traction issue since acceleration is so much harder...will hooking up be harder..is basiclly my main question..
Old Mar 22, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Just got my 4.10 taken out and put my 3.55 back in.. I hated the way it drove around town with the 4.10.. But everybodys diff

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