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    I'm looking for a driveshaft and don't know which way to go.
    I need help.
    . What are the pro's and cons to the three driveshafts.
    Aluminum, carbon fiber, or chromoly.
    When my car is all said and done I hope to be in the 800 900 hp range.
    This will be a street/strip car.
    I would be greatfull for any and all input.
    Thank You
    Chris

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    Senior Member blizzard's Avatar
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    imo, it's about the weight. the less they weigh the easier they balance and reduce parasitic loss. personally, i still run my stock drive shaft but will go with aluminum when i find a good deal on one. also i cannot justify the cost of carbon fiber unless you're into serious racing, but that's just my opinion.

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    I've heard the CF shafts wont tolerate much in the way of damage. Nick it they blow appart.

    I just sprung for an aluminum one for my Capri.

    Bob Myers

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    ha! we shoulda put together a group buy... i'm sure i'll end up at lmm for mine.

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    Hay
    Thanks!
    The shaft in my 06 is over 30 lbs and it is in 2 parts like a truck!
    The carbon fiber one was not that much more money than the aluminum one but I dont want a glass slipper under the car.
    Aluminum ones that i have seen range from $650 to 750.
    Who is this lmm ?
    Thank You
    Chris

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    laurel mountain mustang dot com ;) great guys :thumbup:

    edit: make sure you clock it right when installing... esp. with the two piece.
    Last edited by blizzard; 03-14-2008 at 07:37 PM. Reason: additional info

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    Quote Originally Posted by krisakone View Post
    Hay

    Who is this lmm ?
    Thank You
    Chris
    lmm is LAUREL MOUNTAIN MUSTANG. The owner of this site works there.

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    Thank you
    Chris

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