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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 05:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ldickson
I twisted mine into with 438 hp
Ok. Is there an aftermarket DS for f-bodies that is lighter and stronger?
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 06:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin00SS
Ok. Is there an aftermarket DS for f-bodies that is lighter and stronger?

Yes,Carbon Fiber if you dont mine the price.The PST 3.5 aluminum driveshaft is pretty light and is alot cheaper than carbon fiber.
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 07:27 PM
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The drive shaft is the only thing I have left to replace. Can you get them 1" longer than stock? Are you offering any kind of deal? I need one of these. Shot me a PM on a price.
Yes, any length for no extra charge. Bob
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 07:31 PM
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So the only advantage to this is durability.

I'll pass. I'm not trying to ridicule or anything but I've seen personally 3 f-bodies with over 500hp on stock DS launching at 4-5k everytime I go to the track.

I don't think they break as easily as you guys think or maybe some of the other guys that did have their stock ones break just got some of a bad batch from the factory.

I broke a competitors 3.5" aluminum driveshaft three years ago at 540 rwhp, which uses a 1330 yoke, and requires a conversion U Joint. Mine broke right at the 1330 yoke. The PST driveshaft uses a beefier 1350 yoke and includes a heavy duty 1350/1350 U Joint. I haven't heard of anyone managing to break this driveshaft.

To each his own... Bob
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 07:35 PM
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could we get a gp price?
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Old Sep 19, 2006 | 09:50 PM
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I broke my stock alum DS doing a break stand(stupid i know) and only had 353rwhp. Careful, you might not break it- but why chance it?
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 12:47 PM
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I launched on a 26x10.50 ET Street with 10.5 psi at 5000 rpms on a 150 shot on the stock ds and i was really thinking it would break but it lasted for the three runs i did.

now i have a 3.5 alum and rest easy
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 04:49 PM
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I got a Spohn top gun chromemoly for in mine with solid 1350 joints and a strange stainless yoke hes rating that at 1500 HP, do I need one rated that high? no but Im not having a shaft brake on me going down the track at 130 MPH I seen it happen and throw a car into a wall after it broke, its not worth chancing it.

BTW Im not saying anything bad about that shaft, just stating its not worth keeping the stock one.
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin00SS
So the only advantage to this is durability.

I'll pass. I'm not trying to ridicule or anything but I've seen personally 3 f-bodies with over 500hp on stock DS launching at 4-5k everytime I go to the track.

I don't think they break as easily as you guys think or maybe some of the other guys that did have their stock ones break just got some of a bad batch from the factory.
I broke mine with just a lid, catback, and sfc's and T/A. I went 13.24 @ 108 w/ 2.11 60' with no burn out spiing ba outta the hole. Second pass Mad burn out, street tires at 16psi, and launch at 3k dead hooked, but ripped the shaft apart right on the line.
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Originally Posted by lethal93ta
I got a Spohn top gun chromemoly for in mine with solid 1350 joints and a strange stainless yoke hes rating that at 1500 HP, do I need one rated that high? no but Im not having a shaft brake on me going down the track at 130 MPH I seen it happen and throw a car into a wall after it broke, its not worth chancing it.

BTW Im not saying anything bad about that shaft, just stating its not worth keeping the stock one.
If you have a DS loop then you shouldn't have to worry about this?
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 06:49 PM
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even with a loop when a shaft brakes its not good, the car I seen hit the wall had a loop on it, when it broke it shook the car and sent it over to the left into the wall. 02 camaro mid 10 second car with a dennys nitrous ready shaft and broke it in 2 right in the middle.
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GP? I'd be interested!
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Old Sep 20, 2006 | 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by lethal93ta
even with a loop when a shaft brakes its not good, the car I seen hit the wall had a loop on it, when it broke it shook the car and sent it over to the left into the wall. 02 camaro mid 10 second car with a dennys nitrous ready shaft and broke it in 2 right in the middle.
How so. There should be maybe what 2.5 inches of play around the DS inside the loop?

Are you sure a piece of the DS didn't take out a tire?
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+1 for a GP... Bob, how bout it?
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Old Sep 21, 2006 | 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Justin00SS
How so. There should be maybe what 2.5 inches of play around the DS inside the loop?

Are you sure a piece of the DS didn't take out a tire?
A front loop is nice, BUT you should really have one in the rear, too...ask me how I know this...

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+1 for a GP... Bob, how bout it?
Possibly, I'd have to see how much interest there would be. A lot of people don't think about getting a driveshaft until they break the one they have, and need one asap. Bob
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What is the warranty on this DriveShaft? If Im going to spend this much I want to know the warranty.
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 07:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
Possibly, I'd have to see how much interest there would be. A lot of people don't think about getting a driveshaft until they break the one they have, and need one asap. Bob
I'm in for one if you do a group. I'm ready for a DS
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Old Sep 23, 2006 | 08:34 PM
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Me too, I'm in for one if you run a GP!!
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Originally Posted by Exotic Performance Plus
I broke a competitors 3.5" aluminum driveshaft three years ago at 540 rwhp, which uses a 1330 yoke, and requires a conversion U Joint. Mine broke right at the 1330 yoke. The PST driveshaft uses a beefier 1350 yoke and includes a heavy duty 1350/1350 U Joint. I haven't heard of anyone managing to break this driveshaft.

To each his own... Bob
Are you referring to the LPE DS? I have one with the 1350 u-joint and no problems.
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