Aluminum Driveshaft Opinions/Recommendations

[Garycar]

I am considering the purchase of an aluminum driveshaft. I'm concerned with the durability of the factory unit under severe drag race conditions and would appreciate any thoughts, opinions or recommendations and who sells the best aluminum driveshafts for the turbo Regal. The transmission is the 200 4R and the rear is the factory 10 bolt with Moser axles and C clip eliminators. Thanks.

 

[Turbo Indian]

I will tell you the super duty aluminum race driveshafts made out of MMC aluminum will not be made much longer. the company that made this special aluminum no longer makes it. from my understanding Dynotech. engineering has the last of it in the world, and from what the guy I was talking to Ford is trying to buy the last of what they have.

 

[Grumpy]

Denny's driveshaft in NY ... thats what I got in the TTA ... some Smith guy also runs one :biggrin:

 

[Garycar]

Thank you for the information. Grumpy, why does that Smith guy need an aluminum driveshaft on his stock 305 IROC?

 

[norbs]

The shaft will be ok , as long as you don't use a transbrake in the car and launch at 20 psi. Do not get a 3" dia piece either 3.5 or 4" min!

 

[salvageV6]

Dynotech in MI has all the specs. for the GN on file just tell them you want a 3.5" MMC aluminum one.

Two years ago the price was around $500.

 

[norbs]

I would go with carbon fibre for the extra $300, at least if it breaks its doesn't take out the floor or break the trans housing. Mark williams sells them, and it is transbrake proof also. Order 2 i will take one also, if you will get a discount.

http://www.markwilliams.com/esell/prodlist.asp?move=next&catid=&frs=1&lrs=36&np=36&fp=1

 

[THE CROW]

Carbon Fiber

I got my carbon fiber driveshaft from Inland Empire Driveshaft Service. Excellent piece

http://www.iedls.com/

 

[Welby]

Try Jay's GN.

He doesn't mention the dia. or anything, but it doesn't hurt to call and ask

http://www.jaysgn.com/bolton.html#drives

 

[norbs]

I think there pricing is way over $1200 though last time i checked.

 

[Garycar]

Thanks guys, good information. Appreciate your response,

 

[Turbo Indian]

Dynotech in MI has all the specs. for the GN on file just tell them you want a 3.5" MMC aluminum one.

Two years ago the price was around $500.

I talked to Dynotech last week he said $504 free shipping but need to buy asap, before Ford buys all that they have.