Driveshafts
03-30-2006, 03:34 AM
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Driveshafts
Just wanted to get an idea on what those of you think of the following.
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=609
"This rotational weight reduction alone is responsible for gains of 15+ rear wheel horsepower. "
http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com....html?item=609
"This rotational weight reduction alone is responsible for gains of 15+ rear wheel horsepower. "
03-30-2006, 04:16 AM
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RE: Driveshafts
Just so you know, the page you posted has the price for the pinon yoke. You can also build your own driveshaft by using a Ford Racing aluminum driveshaft for a 4x4 Ranger shortened 9" and a 03-04 Cobra pinion flange. I plan to use these parts to build my own.
03-30-2006, 11:51 AM
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The stang shop I use has recommended an aluminium one piece shaft and this would probably be even better. I am holding off until they have done one and can put it on their dyno to determine the hp gain. I don't want to be the first to drop 1K+ for this upgrade.
03-30-2006, 01:10 PM
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03-30-2006, 04:25 PM
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RE: Driveshafts
You can pick up the Ford Racing driveshaft and pinion flange from any FRPP dealer. The part numbers are:
Driveshaft: M-4602-R
Pinion flange: M-4851-B
You are looking at about $240 for the driveshaft and $30 for the pinion flange plus about $150 to have the driveshaft shortened and balanced. ~ $420 is a whole lot better than $700 to me. Plus I wouldn't worry about the aluminum Ranger shaft up to about 600rwhp.
Driveshaft: M-4602-R
Pinion flange: M-4851-B
You are looking at about $240 for the driveshaft and $30 for the pinion flange plus about $150 to have the driveshaft shortened and balanced. ~ $420 is a whole lot better than $700 to me. Plus I wouldn't worry about the aluminum Ranger shaft up to about 600rwhp.
03-30-2006, 04:27 PM
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03-30-2006, 05:04 PM
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RE: Driveshafts
That's the one I'm going with - JPC Racing. In addition to reducing the rotational weight, I'm getting the aluminum driveshaft because it's stronger. I don't figure that stock 2 piece is going to hold up to too much punishment. -Joe
