Guys with aluminum driveshafts , what is the biggest gain you noticed from this ????

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  1. 2002BLGT Well-Known Member

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    Mine is sitting at home , just wondering what will be the biggest variable I will notice , less weight ? quicker revving through the gears ??? or just overall smoother ride from less vibration ????
    2002BLGT, Jun 24, 2004
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  2. 70stangcoupe Founding Member

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    I have a friend iwth Aluminum Driveshaft and Aluminum flywheel in his GT... It revs much quicker than mine. Thats about the only noticable difference.
    70stangcoupe, Jun 24, 2004
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    Quicker gain to RPMS is about it. Less enertia to get it spinning.
    Mustang_02, Jun 24, 2004
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  4. NasaGT Founding Member

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    I thought mine reved much quicker after the install. :shrug:
    NasaGT, Jun 24, 2004
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  5. cmb91LX New Member

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    I noticed no performance increase BUT it did take away the horrible wobble that was growing in my stocker. It whistles too, weird I know but I think there are some harmonics in action on these things because they howl, whistle. Hell, it may just amplify the howl from the rear. :shrug:
    cmb91LX, Jun 24, 2004
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  6. propellerhead New Member

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    I want one. Do they have them for 99-04 automatic transmissions?
    propellerhead, Jun 24, 2004
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  7. 2002BLGT Well-Known Member

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    M-4602-J will work but you have change the front yoke from your driveshaft onto the new one ...
    2002BLGT, Jun 24, 2004
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  8. 01GT eibach New Member

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    :lol: Yep. Me too.
    01GT eibach, Jun 24, 2004
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  9. pdl2flr New Member

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    I felt no real performance gain with mine, but the car does feel a bit smoother. I also seemed to gain 1-2 mpg.
    pdl2flr, Jun 24, 2004
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    yea some of my gas mileage back with the price of gas would be a big help on my wallet LOL ...
    2002BLGT, Jun 24, 2004
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  11. Marksr20 New Member

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    I have a Brand new Ford Motorsports Aluminum Driveshaft for a 4.6 mustang sitting here. If anyone is interested please call me @ work 860-426-9110 and ask for mark. I bought it for an 02 saleen and they sent an extra one.
    Marksr20, Jun 24, 2004
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  12. 00GtPullin New Member

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    Please send me an email at XxFastaThanYouxX@aol.com and give me an asking price.
    00GtPullin, Jun 24, 2004
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  13. GoBabyVroommm New Member

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    I was wondering how come a lot of people go with alum. when they break alot on slicks?
    GoBabyVroommm, Jun 24, 2004
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  14. mpcv2000 Active Member

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    Just put mine on last week , I did not notice any difference !

    I started a thread about it last week and it got pretty interesting , if you want you can look at it , just clic here !
    mpcv2000, Jun 24, 2004
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  15. dew22 Banned by Troll

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    HA HA HA Thats funny mine did the same thing @ certain rpm's it sounded
    like a tea pot. I now have a carbon fiber D/S it whistles also but 50% quieter
    and @ different rpms, :shrug:
    dew22, Jun 24, 2004
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  16. hotstang Founding Member

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    The biggest dif I noticed was that my pocket was a bit thinner :)
    hotstang, Jun 24, 2004
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  17. Cali03Boss New Member

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    a carbon fiber d/s? WTF they make those?
    Cali03Boss, Jun 24, 2004
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  18. Mustang_02 New Member

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    I've never seen one break. They are 20% or 30% stronger than stock. I have heard of U-joints breaking but that can happen with any DS. I was at NAtional Trails last year and watched a guy blow up his Carbon fiber like a pencil. Took them over an hour to clean that track.
    Mustang_02, Jun 24, 2004
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    They use carbon fiber D/S's on NASCAR's
    Cobra Jay, Jun 24, 2004
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  20. dew22 Banned by Troll

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    Yes check out www.pstds.com I think mine was about 8/900 bucks installed definitely overkill but it cant hurt anyway the aluminum one's are just fine.
    dew22, Jun 24, 2004
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