Would a SN95.5 Saleen have a steel or aluminum driveshaft? I've been seeing people put aluminum driveshafts in their signature so I'm a bit confused. Thanks.
Your Saleen would have a steel driveshaft. I changed out my drive shaft a few years back to the aluminum Ford Racing drive shaft and it made a big difference on how smooth the car is on the Freeway. Its a balanced drive shaft. Its also lighter than the steel OEM sahft. You should also have a small HP gain. For me the difference on how the car felt was worth it alone! Barry 2000 SC281 #0388
The aluminum is well worth it from a comfort standpoint alone. Really smoothes things out. Nice thing too is that they come with new u joints on them, which would cost you $50 alone (at least) What sucks for people know is that they are so expensive, back in the day they were like $150.
Same here, FRPP Aluminum DS. My SSC had some vibrations on the highway. Anyone who has ever owned one knows these aren't luxury cars by any means, but when I added that driveshaft it really smoothed up the ride on the highway. I've got one on both of my fox bodies. Well worth the money in my opinion.
Aluminum driveshaft out of an AWD Aerostar from the mid 90's is (nearly) exactly the same part that Ford Racing sells. Check the 5.0 forums and do a search. I picked one up for $75 bucks, and the u-joints were nowhere near $50, I think I paid $110 in total for mine, installation included, took like 15 minutes.
Right. Exactly what he said. You can even get a used one (just make sure the balance weights are still on it ) and it will be an improvement over stock. My SSC was the worst buzzer I ever owned as far as mustangs go. It would buzz like hell at only 80 mph.
I will throw in another vote for the aluminum driveshaft. I had a vibration and even after replacing the U-joints it still had the same problem. I replaced the driveshaft with an aluminum one and the vibration was completely gone. I got mine for $164.95 on sale at a car show. Funny how the prices change on them.
is it a simple bolt in ? Im ordering from summit in a few days so adding this would be a good way to spread the shipping EDGE
Yes it is extremely easy to change out. 4 bolts on the rear yoke and pull it down and back, install in reverse order.
so the tramsmission end is just splined and pushes in ? that sounds like its likely to p155 transmission fluid all over the garage EDGE
Ya it just slides in. Since you'll be jacking up the car from the back, the fluid won't come out. Thank gravity for that. Make sure the bolts are tightened properly, they will loosen up. I might even suggest going to ford and just buying a new pack of 4 since they come with lock tite on them. Also this way you can get the correct socket and wrench ready.
AWESOME !!! I'd love to see the Ford parts guy's face when I ask him for the bolts in the dealers here in london...... gotta be woth the trip Thanks for the advice EDGE
You can use your existing bolts. I've been using mine for many years with over 500hp to the driveshaftand none have come loose or broken. If you're concerned about the bolts coming loose, just get some "Thread Lock" from loctite and put a drop on each bolt. Nothing more is needed.
Never said you can't use the original bolts. The replacements are the same. I didn't realize you lived in the UK. My were also a bit rusted and the sockets didn't fit perfect on them. For me it was easiest to just drive to the ford dealer and pay $9 for them.
I agree if you can get new ones and wish to, by all means go ahead, but like he said, you don't have to. Just look them over and if the ends are fine then you will have no problems using them again.
