Progress Thread In The Beginning, God said, Let there Be LUCIEL!

[Keionte]

Update on Tailshaft:

Looks like my driveshaft yoke needs to be replaced.

I have a question:

Will the aluminum driveshaft make much of a difference or should I just replace the yoke?

 

[Jalapeno5]

Looks like a good project on your hands!

 

[Olivethefet]

My end goal is hot street. No racing. I just rebuilt my driveshaft and moved on. In my opinion the reduction of rotating mass like the driveshaft is more of a race thing.

 

[Monkeybutt2000]

An aluminum driveshaft is WAY lighter than a stock one. Is it worth the 300+ bones? That's for you to decide.

 

[BlakeusMaximus]

I went with a Ford Racing aluminum drive shaft after installing my 3.73's due to the vibration at higher speeds. Drove me crazy. That new driveshaft took care of that. If it wasn't for the vibration I would have replaced the U-joints and ran the original.

 

[Essn95]

Look around fb or Craigslist. Aluminum driveshafts can be found right around $150 and for that they’re definitely worth it. Car feels much more free and revs quicker

 

[a91what]

Look around fb or Craigslist. Aluminum driveshafts can be found right around $150 and for that they’re definitely worth it. Car feels much freer and revs quicker

 

[Essn95]

Fixed typo

 

[BlakeusMaximus]

Not sure about “freer” and “revs” quicker though.

 

[Essn95]

Fixed the free thing, but I do believe it revs quicker. Same effect of a lightened flywheel. Less rotational mass, so less drivetrain loss

 

[Olivethefet]

If I found a really nice one cheap I would be tempted to get it. Any reduction in mass or friction helps. If it's just a street car though is it really worth spending the money on it just so you can say it has an aluminum driveshaft?

 

[Noobz347]

This


is



Genius!

Uh... You need a Judge Dredd Shower Curtain

 

[Essn95]

If I found a really nice one cheap I would be tempted to get it. Any reduction in mass or friction helps. If it's just a street car though is it really worth spending the money on it just so you can say it has an aluminum driveshaft?

It’s one of those things where it’s not necessary, but if it needs replacing why not upgrade. I probably wouldn’t go for it at retail price however.

 

[Keionte]

The yoke itself along with the tools I'll need to buy/rent is coming to around $100.00 bucks. So, if I can find one for around $150.00 I'm gonna jump on it.

 

[Keionte]

I'm also thinking of dropping the trans to see if there's any other damage. I hear there's a major issue with swapping out the bearing and damaging the tail shaft...

So, I ordered a replacement with a good bushing and seal just in case I it up. I can always sell it and get my money back, but I want to learn how to do this right...

 

[Keionte]

AND WHO CHANGED MY PHOTO???

 

[Noobz347]

You get three guesses but the first two don't count

 

[Keionte]

I'm bored. So, while I wait on my tailshaft, I think I'll design a front splitter.

I got nothing else better to do...

Plus, it's on the list of I need to do to the body.

 

[a91what]

Oh and Gary be careful how you word things... notice the CT under some of our screennames.

 

[Keionte]

Oh and Gary be careful how you word things... notice the CT under some of our screennames.

CT? What does that stand for?