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did driveshafts get more expensive or something?

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Old 07-14-2008, 10:38 AM
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does shaftmasters have the most "cost friendly" (cheap) driveshaft out there?
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Old 07-14-2008, 11:36 AM
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Yea, they do.

Prices for S197 driveshafts are insane right now.
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Old 07-14-2008, 11:43 AM
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Apparently they got rid of the 3.5" driveshaft on the website....
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Old 07-14-2008, 11:53 AM
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contact them, they will make it.
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Apparently they got rid of the 3.5" driveshaft on the website....
I thought they once had that.

What was the difference between the two. (obviously 3.5" to 4") but why did they rid of the 3.5.
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Old 07-14-2008, 01:36 PM
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They still have the 3.5 inch.

It is 3.5 for clearance issues.
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Old 07-14-2008, 01:38 PM
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god damn it. i shouldve pulled the trigger on this while they were cheaper. [:@]

i dont think there is much of a real difference other than the 3.5 was a lot more expensive. i thought the theory was the smaller shaft had less rotational mass/ turning radius or something, but i dont think anyone has really proved it on the dyno or track that its superior to the 4.i think they are about the same weight too. i could be wrong.


edit: i guess its just for clearance issues.
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Old 07-14-2008, 02:47 PM
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More rpm usually requires a larger diameter shaft. I had someone tell me this i don't know if its true.
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i have a question.. on the website, they have one that comes with an adapter plate and one that doesn't.. how do i know which one i would need if i were to get it.. heres the link http://www.shaftmasters.com/store/in...mp;cPath=17_22
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Old 07-14-2008, 03:17 PM
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the ones without are for the 6ers. you want the bottom one w/ the plate thats for the GT (im assuming the GT in your sig is yours).
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