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Old Oct 24, 2008 | 01:27 PM
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hey guys i have a question... if i make my shaft aluminum would it widstand a twin turbo? cause im making it intoo one but i dont know if it'll hold... and do i have to replace the pistons and rods, cam shafts?
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 01:45 PM
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how much hp you aiming for. there are aluminum DS that can hold plenty hp. i dont think the cam shafts are necessary but will help, the pistons and rods are probobly a wise idea, but all depends on how much power you are going to run. above 500 rwhp, a forged rotating assembly would be advised.
Old Oct 24, 2008 | 02:21 PM
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The
next question
is will the
U-Joints/Yoke
assembly withstand
that amount of HP?
Old Oct 25, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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If your DS is aluminum what was it rated for? ask the manufacturer first...... also if going with twins I would forge the internals at least and up the boost to 30 psi and have a 1000 hp monster.... hope it helps...
Old Oct 25, 2008 | 07:11 AM
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Gotta give more details!!!
Old Oct 25, 2008 | 11:33 PM
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The dynotech 3.5" aluminum DS is rated for 900 HP but has been used on cars with more. I think it'll work.

I'll be installing the dynotech real soon.

http://www.brenspeed.com/dshaft05gt.html
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 04:25 PM
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ok guys... change of plans... one of my friends is going to get me a roush supercharger stage 3... my car only has 62k mile in it.. would i have to forge the pistons or would it take that power without messing with the internals...?
Old Oct 26, 2008 | 06:22 PM
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As long as you stay <= 450 rwhp you should be fine with stock internals. Some people run more with stock but I wouldn't.
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