X-mas gift just arrived. Carbon Fiber driveshaft for my 2001 Ford Cobra See Pics

[01LaserRedCobra]

This driveshaft is sweet. I have 4.10's in my cobra... and I thought those made me go through the RPM's quickly. With this sucker on I am flying through the rpm's now... BIG SOTP difference!!!

I know these are expensive, but if you can afford one it is the way to go!!!

I have also notice a big decrease in vibration as well!!

 

[760-MPH]

how much?

 

[GoneMad96]

is it carbon fiber or what?

 

[zcs626]

is it carbon fiber or what?

yes, did you not look at the pic?

 

[Tylerb59]

SOTP difference is a bit much.

It might free up 2-3 rwhp from on a dyno similar to a intake spacer but thats not nearly enough to feel. It would make things a bit 'smoother', I think that's the only difference one can notice.

 

[DV19]

How much, who made it and where did you buy it......... I want one!

Oh, and how much lighter than the stock one is it?

 

[ADRENLN]

yea how much lighter. is it strong? i just wouldnt think carbon fiber would be strong.

also do they make one for the gt or is it the same? thanks

 

[JonJon]

I thought there were reports of CF driveshafts shattering? I could be wrong though...

 

[damien2003gt]

rice.lol

 

[YardSpecial]

SWEET MOD !!!

 

[Bulldog6Z6]

is it that much lighter than an aluminum one?

 

[01LaserRedCobra]

Here is the company that makes it…. http://www.pstds.com/index.cfm
The only thing is the carbon fiber Driveshaft is $800
I believe the weight is around 12 pounds with the aluminum yokes. All of their yokes and U joints are Cryogenic treated as well.
As far as SOTP goes… I will tell you what, it sure runs through the RPM’s a hell of a lot quicker than it did before…



Oh and damien2003gt maybe you should take a look before you mention ricer..

http://www.pstds.com/critical-link.cfm

“The Scranton Brothers Race Team has proven to be one of the best in the NMCA Pro Street Division. PST's "Critical Link"™ Carbon Fiber driveshaft has helped the Scranton's Turbo Charged 2000 Mustang set a new standard for the competition, The Scrantons currently hold the NMCA Pro Street world record with a 7.453 @ 196.73 m.p.h. run!”

 

[Beau]

rice.lol

for the love of god i hope you are joking

 

[BullittStangV8]

They do shatter. Instead of bending like aluminum and steel driveshafts, which can catapult a car, these driveshafts shatter, which is allot safer. However, i dont believe they shatter easily (example a rock hitting it would not make it shatter). They are stronger then both aluminum and steel.
Mike
(p.s i just went with an aluminum ds, as i have no need to spend that much on a driveshaft that has minimal gains over it. No offense. If i had the cash to do it, and i had all the other mods, it might be an option.)

 

[01LaserRedCobra]

I also heard the rumor that carbon fiber are more fragile that steel or aluminum. This company also sells steel and aluminum driveshafts. I asked if these were more vulnerable to road debre and such and this is what they responded with...

"I'm not sure who you were talking to about the CFDS but there is not much out there that is going to hurt, harm or mar these shafts. The carbon is a mono-constant filament wind and then it is "wrapped" with a fiberglass coating. The chance of a failure on these shafts is between slim and none."

 

[jrc_03_gt]

$800.00

 

[Darkhorse845]

Yes nice mod but,the price is way too high.

 

[SunburstGoldGT]

does anyone else thing it looks smaller in the pic than the other driveshaft, or is it just at a funny angle?

 

[Darkhorse845]

Does anyone have anymore pics of a
Carbon Fiber Driveshaft?

 

[Notched]

ya the d's in the pic looks like a good 4-5 inches smaller.. hope it fits man! it should but it would SUCK if it didn't.