Steel vs Aluminum driveshaft - Page 2

Jeff Lee · 11-23-2010, 01:36 AM

Remember Robert Turner's F/SA Duster 360? He ran a junkyard RAMBLER driveshaft in it for record runs! Seems like it was only 2" OD. I can't understand why it didn't twist in half. I can't remember what ET he found but it was worth something.

Tom, you'll be OK. I have found myself agreeing with you before. Well at least once...

Jeff Kitchen · 11-23-2010, 10:10 AM

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.

FED 387 · 11-23-2010, 12:22 PM

maybe no performance advantage but ya are taking WEIGHT outa the car--Comp 387

KingReptile · 11-24-2010, 02:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeff Kitchen

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?!?!?

11-23-2010, 01:36 AM	#1
Jeff Lee VIP Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Anthem, Arizona Posts: 2,766 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Steel vs Aluminum driveshaft Remember Robert Turner's F/SA Duster 360? He ran a junkyard RAMBLER driveshaft in it for record runs! Seems like it was only 2" OD. I can't understand why it didn't twist in half. I can't remember what ET he found but it was worth something. Tom, you'll be OK. I have found myself agreeing with you before. Well at least once... __________________ Jeff Lee 7494 D/S '70 AMX

11-23-2010, 10:10 AM	#2
Jeff Kitchen Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Dover, FL Posts: 5 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steel vs Aluminum driveshaft 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. __________________ Jeff Kitchen 1972 Buick GS - Stock Susp, 462 Buick Stg 2, 3500 lbs 9.93@131

11-23-2010, 12:22 PM	#3
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,429 Likes: 567 Liked 336 Times in 183 Posts	Re: Steel vs Aluminum driveshaft maybe no performance advantage but ya are taking WEIGHT outa the car--Comp 387