How to reduce drivetrain loss

[1996MustangKid]

I was wondering if there is anyway to reduce the drivetrain inefieciences. Would changing the driveshaft to a lighter one (aluminum) reduce some of the loss? Any help would be appreciated.

 

[JonJon]

it should, it'll reduce rotating mass
probably not -too- much but it all adds up

 

[quiksilver98]

Don't forget an aluminum flywheel, release altleast 10-15 horsepower from drivetrain lost

 

[Solid Snake]

lighter flywheels, lighter crank, modified tranny (if auto), aluminum driveshaft, built rear end, lighter wheels.

 

[1996MustangKid]

I have a manual tranny. So a built rearend would help reduce the drivetrain ineffiencies?

 

[jas142]

Lighter wheels, aluminum or cf drive shaft, and lightened flywheel will net you the most.

 

[Solid Snake]

I have a manual tranny. So a built rearend would help reduce the drivetrain ineffiencies?

It could. Reduce friction, reduce resistance, reduce power loss

 

[blumi00GT]

... or cf drive shaft...

Does this mean CARBON FIBER drive shaft? Never heard of something like this.
Have any links/infos?

Blumi

 

[MT1083]

Yes he was was talking about a carbon fiber ds. I can't remember the links but they are very expensive.

 

[03gtmustang]

Where can I find a good flywheel?