How to reduce drivetrain loss

1996MustangKid

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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

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

 

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

 

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

 

1996MustangKid

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

 

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

 

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1996MustangKid said:

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

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

 

blumi00GT

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jas142 said:

... or cf drive shaft...

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

Blumi

 

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

 

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Where can I find a good flywheel?