Steel drive shaft
#5
6th Gear Member
+1 on the aluminum. You'll gain a few RWHP due to the reduction in rotational inertia plus you reduce the risk of the chronic OE DS self-destruction at speeds over 120 MPH.
#6
Is it worth getting aluminum shaft? Its a 600$ investment. I searched around and 4 inch ones are cheaper but they also rub in some cars. The reason i asked about steel units is because they cost less and i want a one solid piece drive shaft.
#8
Just put a alum. driveshaft in mine from shaftmasters, I don't have any clunking in mine whatsoever anymore, as for performance I didn't really feel a whole lot different. When I put the v8 in my car is probably when I will be able to feel it better. Also, if you do put a driveshaft in make sure you get the pinion angle correct. The stock v6 driveshaft is 27lbs, the gt driveshaft is around 45lbs, and the aluminum I got is 19lbs.
#9
I got the 4" shaft and I had no clearance issues whatsoever, I even have the saleen shifter and it wasn't close to rubbing on that.