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Aluminum Driveshaft Question

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Vellines

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Who out there has done this mod and can you tell any difference in drivabilty? I'm sure that it can't hurt to have this as it should help prolong the life of the engine, and it's also lighter in general...

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Vellines

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I have one on my car but I did so much at the same time that I couldn't tell a dramatic difference just from the ds. It is a worthwhile investment, though.
 

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Vellines said:
Who out there has done this mod and can you tell any difference in drivabilty? I'm sure that it can't hurt to have this as it should help prolong the life of the engine, and it's also lighter in general...

Regards,

Vellines

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it helps smooth out the drivetrain vibrations. i could tell a noticable difference on my 01 GT after installing the Ford racing aluminum d/s. at high RPM's the car is silky smooth......the alum. d/s is lighter and has less rotational mass.
 

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I noticed better throttle response but I also changed my exhaust at the same time. So it's hard for me to say because the exhaust had to have helped that.
 

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Premium Speed said:
it helps smooth out the drivetrain vibrations. i could tell a noticable difference on my 01 GT after installing the Ford racing aluminum d/s. at high RPM's the car is silky smooth......the alum. d/s is lighter and has less rotational mass.
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I put mine on this weekend. I didnt think I had any vibration problems at all but after putting on the Aluminum dirveshaft, the car is much smoother. I love it and it is very easy to install. Did it in 30 min.
 
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I had mine installed at the same time as my new clutch, I did not notice any change in performance, but I was getting used to the new clutch. Vibration might be a bit better, again its hard to say for sure.

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MT1083 said:
I noticed better throttle response but I also changed my exhaust at the same time. So it's hard for me to say because the exhaust had to have helped that.
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When I did it, the car felt like it rev'd up faster.
 
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I had mine installed along with my 4.10's. ( )

On the highway the car drives NOTICEABLY smoother, even with the higher rpm's.
 

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What everyone has said. And do it yourself...It is pretty easy.
 

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Premium Speed said:
it helps smooth out the drivetrain vibrations. i could tell a noticable difference on my 01 GT after installing the Ford racing aluminum d/s. at high RPM's the car is silky smooth......the alum. d/s is lighter and has less rotational mass.
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yup
lighter
more smooth
less rot weight
a few more hp

def a quality mod
 
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Thanks for all of the responses, looks like this will be my next mod since my steeda pullies and t/a haven't arrived yet....

Thanks again...

Vellines
 
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Premium Speed said:
at high RPM's the car is silky smooth......
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Hmmm, just noticed this. Technically it would only be at high RPM's in like 3rd gear or higher. The driveshaft only turns faster as the car goes faster.

(I know, I'm just being picky)
 
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