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Old 11-24-2010, 02:25 AM   #20
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Talking Re: Steel vs Aluminum driveshaft

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kitchen View Post
Setting aside any performance gain, I think aluminum drive shafts increase the life of the ring and pinion, axles, etc., by absorbing some of the shock load on launch. Any experiences to that effect? BTW - I even heard Warren Johnson make a statement to that effect, for whatever that's worth. I'm just a hack, but I thought I would bring up the subject. Thanks.
Its Safer too what would you rather lose a big chunk of steel or alumium??? Arent steel driveshafts illegal in stock in cars that didnt have them from the factory in NHRA still?!?!?
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