Aluminum Driveshaft
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From: Richmond, Virginia
Aluminum Driveshaft
Any of you guys have them? I can get a wicked deal on a brand spankin' new one from FRPP and wanted your incite. I'm doing some searching as we speak, just wanted to hear what you all have to say!
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RE: Aluminum Driveshaft
The aluminum D/S is definitely a good idea, though i don't have any experience with FRPP stuff. The one I have is from Steeda. It definitely helps with a smoother transfer of power through the drivetrain. It doesn't free up massive amounts of WHP, though you will gain probably 3-5 HP at the wheels from the reduced rotational mass in the in the drivetrain. Anytime you can reduce rotational mass in the drivetrain it's a good idea..
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RE: Aluminum Driveshaft
ORIGINAL: Subotai_95
The aluminum D/S is definitely a good idea, though i don't have any experience with FRPP stuff. The one I have is from Steeda. It definitely helps with a smoother transfer of power through the drivetrain. It doesn't free up massive amounts of WHP, though you will gain probably 3-5 HP at the wheels from the reduced rotational mass in the in the drivetrain. Anytime you can reduce rotational mass in the drivetrain it's a good idea..
The aluminum D/S is definitely a good idea, though i don't have any experience with FRPP stuff. The one I have is from Steeda. It definitely helps with a smoother transfer of power through the drivetrain. It doesn't free up massive amounts of WHP, though you will gain probably 3-5 HP at the wheels from the reduced rotational mass in the in the drivetrain. Anytime you can reduce rotational mass in the drivetrain it's a good idea..
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From: Richmond, Virginia
RE: Aluminum Driveshaft
Hmmm interesting. I'm in a pickle between the DS and some gears. I think I may go with the DS for starters, simply because I don't feel like saving more money to have the gears installed at the moment.
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RE: Aluminum Driveshaft
ORIGINAL: Jasperstang308
how much is a good deal?
how much is a good deal?
DS = $240 shipped
Motive 4.10's + install kit = $170 shipped
Both brand new.
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RE: Aluminum Driveshaft
i just installed an alum. DS two days ago.....1.its easy to install...2.really does make a differance traffic light to traffic light
but as far as motive gears....had them on my 97 gt and they did whine for a while, a good while! honestly im buyin FRPP 4.10's for my mach. wouldnt go back to motive. and thats all i gotta say! [8D]
but as far as motive gears....had them on my 97 gt and they did whine for a while, a good while! honestly im buyin FRPP 4.10's for my mach. wouldnt go back to motive. and thats all i gotta say! [8D]
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RE: Aluminum Driveshaft
ORIGINAL: red97gt
i just installed an alum. DS two days ago.....1.its easy to install...2.really does make a differance traffic light to traffic light
but as far as motive gears....had them on my 97 gt and they did whine for a while, a good while! honestly im buyin FRPP 4.10's for my mach. wouldnt go back to motive. and thats all i gotta say! [8D]
i just installed an alum. DS two days ago.....1.its easy to install...2.really does make a differance traffic light to traffic light
but as far as motive gears....had them on my 97 gt and they did whine for a while, a good while! honestly im buyin FRPP 4.10's for my mach. wouldnt go back to motive. and thats all i gotta say! [8D]