Aluminum driveshaft acceleration improvement?

[jayman33]

May I ask why?

Weight difference is about 3lbs, to me that's negligible for a guy that doesn't compete. Plus vibration issues with aluminum DS's nowadays are very few and far between.

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[beefcake]

it all depends on what you want.

if you have the $$, the carbon fiber is the lightest possible, every pound of rotational weight is like 10lbs of fixed weight.

it really comes down to budget and goals. if you have the $, carbon fiber is nice, if you don't the alum will do the job well

 

[LethalPerformance]

We run DSS on all of our project cars. We've always used the aluminum ones but do sell a lot of the CF ones as well.

We've got aluminum shafts here in stock so if anyone needs one give us a shout and it will ship the same day you order.

Let us know if you have any other questions.

Thanks, Jared

 

[BMR Tech]

I am pretty sure Sam @ Coastal has some "rough" data on ET improvement with a 1-piece aluminum shaft. He has raced his '15 a lot, before and after most mods and I think he said he had picked up a little with the 1-Pc Aluminum shaft.

 

[esacteksab]

We've seen some destroyed OEM Driveshafts when using some sticky tires at the strip.

Manuals? Autos?

 

[beefcake]

manuals always hit the drivetrain harder

 

[esacteksab]

manuals always hit the drivetrain harder

Yes. I just want to make sure no one has blown up drive shafts or half shafts with an auto yet.

 

[Mikeiscoo2]

im assuming the half shafts in auto cars would last much much much longer.

 

[1320']

im assuming the half shafts in auto cars would last much much much longer.

I would still put at least 800hp units to be safe. If you're up on a higher stall converter and 2 step and drop the hammer at 4 grand on sticky tires...auto or no you're going to shock that rear end.

If it were me I would put in the FRPP halfshafts and the BMR subframe bushings and get it out of the way early

 

[olaosunt]

dss is a very standup group,

No doubt!
They shafts are rated to 900 HP(not sure if that is at the crank or wheels) so I may have exceeded that and they still warrantied it, twice.
I will probably get their aluminum one eventually for my manual car at least.
I am going to see how the stock one holds up on the automatic.
I already ordered the 800 HP half shafts and will use that on the auto. I may need to do the 1400 HP or the Ford racing ones on the manual

 

[Mikeiscoo2]

im just going to do the 1400 ones so I can launch from 7 grand and not have a worry in the world.

 

[LethalPerformance]

im just going to do the 1400 ones so I can launch from 7 grand and not have a worry in the world.

That's exactly what we did. No point in spending all that money and time to go fast just to bust a halfshaft your first launch at the track.

It's good insurance and gives peace of mind as well.

Jared

 

[beefcake]

No doubt!
They shafts are rated to 900 HP(not sure if that is at the crank or wheels) so I may have exceeded that and they still warrantied it, twice.
I will probably get their aluminum one eventually for my manual car at least.
I am going to see how the stock one holds up on the automatic.
I already ordered the 800 HP half shafts and will use that on the auto. I may need to do the 1400 HP or the Ford racing ones on the manual

im just going to do the 1400 ones so I can launch from 7 grand and not have a worry in the world.

lol

that is not a bad idea!! let me know if we can help you out

 

[Barrel]

DSS is taking forever to get me my CF shaft. Might've gone aluminum just to get it in the car if it's in stock.

 

[jayman33]

Yep, have some aluminum ones

Just don't forget a DS loop!

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