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Aluminum Driveshafts

Old 07-19-2006, 06:49 PM
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Do they make aluminum driveshafts for 99-04 GT's with automatics?
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Old 07-19-2006, 07:19 PM
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I havent seen any but the stock one should hold around 500 rwhp.
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Old 07-19-2006, 07:21 PM
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I haven't seen any either, I was just wandering because I've heard they make a difference with acceleration on a mildly modded GT. Does anyone know how much they help, and if they have them for autos?
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Old 07-19-2006, 07:23 PM
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I don't know if they have them for auto's because i have a 5spd, but they would make a decent difference. They help put more power to the tires.
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Old 07-19-2006, 07:26 PM
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seems like they would help as much as UD pullies......
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Old 07-19-2006, 07:45 PM
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general rule is for every 10pounds of rotating mass lost, you your 1/4 goes down .1seconds
for every 100 pounds of non rotation mass lost, your 1/4 goes down .1second

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Old 07-19-2006, 08:07 PM
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How much lighter are aluminum driveshafts?
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Old 07-19-2006, 08:08 PM
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8 to 10lbs i think.
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