Quik Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 alright guys we came across a DS that is the correct lenght to use for my truck. a SSR DS is the correct lenght to use for my 6speed & 14bolt setup...i just need to change the ujoint to one that matches my 1350 yoke. now the question is do you think the aluminum would hold up to my truck or better to us my steel one to give idea on setup. truck is a 408 with a proshifted t56, strong clutch and 14bolt rear it should be around 5xx to wheels NA and in the 7xx range on the juice. i plan on leaving high and hard somewhere in range of 5k launches do you think it will hold? i been thinking of running it just to get me on the road for now and when im ready to go to track then have one made.......yes i have a DS loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allballz57 Posted March 15, 2007 Report Share Posted March 15, 2007 How big around is it? I know the one I have for my firebird is supposed to be good for 800hp and it is a 4 1/2" aluminum shaft w/billet yoke,which drives my moser 9" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quik Posted March 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 i know its smaller then hte SSS ds and larger then my stock DS so im guessing 3.5 possibly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allballz57 Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 Only one way to find out,at least you've got a loop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 (edited) The aluminum alloy used in the OEM driveshafts is not going to hold up given the shock loads you will present it. If an auto trans then maybe but with a clutch no way. You can get a billet aluminum one and that will stand up, or a "nitrous ready" 4130 driveshaft. Mr. P. edit - I would still get the aluminum one, for a spare. And you can have your truck on the road asap, but I wouldn't use it with slicks on the launches. Edited March 16, 2007 by misterp (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quik Posted March 16, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 The aluminum alloy used in the OEM driveshafts is not going to hold up given the shock loads you will present it. If an auto trans then maybe but with a clutch no way. You can get a billet aluminum one and that will stand up, or a "nitrous ready" 4130 driveshaft. Mr. P. edit - I would still get the aluminum one, for a spare. And you can have your truck on the road asap, but I wouldn't use it with slicks on the launches. thatswhta i was thinking. use it to get me running Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zippy Posted March 16, 2007 Report Share Posted March 16, 2007 I agree that the aluminum shaft probably wouldn't even hold up. I think it would hold up on street, but a launch on stickies is going to kill just about any aluminum shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faceliftedss Posted March 19, 2007 Report Share Posted March 19, 2007 you got some slicks to keep you from sitting still? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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