FRPP Aluminum Driveshaft question again

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I just orderd the an Aluminum Driveshaft through Summitracing (part#: FMS-M-4602-J).

http://store.summitracing.com/default.asp?target=eadvsearch.asp&SearchType=Make

Now I noticed the application says Transmission type T-5.

Will this driveshaft still fit my T-3650?

Can anybody provide me the torque specs?

Thanks for your answers

 

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iStang said:

I just orderd the an Aluminum Driveshaft through Summitracing (part#: FMS-M-4602-J).

Now I noticed the application says Transmission type T-5.

Will this driveshaft still fit my T-3650?

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It should fit. According to the FRPP website:

M-4602-J Fits 1996-02 Mustang and 1996-98 Cobra 4.6L with manual transmission
• High strength, 3.5'' diameter 0.114'' wall thickness 6061-RT62 aluminum seamless drawn tube.
• 1330 U-joints 45.5'' long (CL to CL of U-joints)

But a T-5? Hopefully the one from Summit really is a 'J' and has the right yoke for your trans.

 

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Even if I mine is '03? Because the FRPP website says M-4602-J fits 1996-02.

According to Summitracing this Driveshaft doesn't fit my '03 GT because of the length (Tremec-3650).

So here is my problem: I wanna spend the money for an Alu Driveshaft. Which one do I have to buy?

 

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hey BTW, why did price on Alm drive shaft went up on prices suddenly?

 

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mity2 said:

hey BTW, why did price on Alm drive shaft went up on prices suddenly?

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They went up a year+ ago, supposedly due to gas and other factors...
I want one

 

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I just installed FMS-M-4602-J in my 2003 GT with a 3650 - Fits like a glove!!! No worries...

Also - $229 was about the best price I could find when I was looking. I think that includes shipping. If you read MM&FF, there was an advertiser in there that had it slightly cheaper, but I have done business with Summit before and I trust them... Go for it.

 

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I got mine for like 190 at fordparts.com or something like that

 

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Whats the benefits of using an aluminum driveshaft.Maybe i'll purchase one

 

myponyrocks

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less rotating mass = more power (less parasitic drag to the flywheel) to the rear

 

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myponyrocks said:

less rotating mass = more power (less parasitic drag to the flywheel) to the rear

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got mine for $199.. Overall I'm glad i did it.

 

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where do u get them for $199??

 

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mity2 said:

where do u get them for $199??

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www.buyfordracing.com like 2 months ago, but they went up.. You could try calling

 

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myponyrocks said:

less rotating mass = more power (less parasitic drag to the flywheel) to the rear

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and with that less vibrations - smother ride, less force on the bearings, less wear down of transmission... Reasonable tuning if you wanna gears and it's one of the rare tuning where you loose weight instead of putting.

 

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I emailed buyfordracing to ask if the part will fit my Mustang and here's their answer (BTW: good service: they answered my question after 30min)


Yes, it will fit.


DPM INC
(734) 459-0130
http://www.buyfordracing.com/
9a-4:30p M-F EST

So finally I got enaugh hints to be quite certain the driveshaft fits my model. Saturday will be the mid-pipe, cat back and driveshaft mounting day.

Does anybody know the torque specs for the new drive shaft and what kind of locktide to use?

 

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I have the d/s installed. I wasn't able to unbolt the screws of the drive shaft (yes, call me beginner). Now that the shop gave me a little help I'm happy with that part. I feel a smoother ride on highways.