1996MustangKid New Member Mar 9, 2004 53 0 0 Metro Detroit Area Apr 22, 2004 #1 Apr 22, 2004 #1 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.
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 Founding Member Aug 16, 2002 4,801 1 68 back in Marylands Apr 22, 2004 #2 Apr 22, 2004 #2 it should, it'll reduce rotating mass probably not -too- much but it all adds up
quiksilver98 New Member Jan 25, 2003 251 0 0 Orange County So.Cal Apr 22, 2004 #3 Apr 22, 2004 #3 Don't forget an aluminum flywheel, release altleast 10-15 horsepower from drivetrain lost
S Solid Snake Banned Nov 26, 2002 940 0 0 GA Apr 22, 2004 #4 Apr 22, 2004 #4 lighter flywheels, lighter crank, modified tranny (if auto), aluminum driveshaft, built rear end, lighter wheels.
lighter flywheels, lighter crank, modified tranny (if auto), aluminum driveshaft, built rear end, lighter wheels.
1996MustangKid New Member Mar 9, 2004 53 0 0 Metro Detroit Area Apr 22, 2004 #5 Apr 22, 2004 #5 I have a manual tranny. So a built rearend would help reduce the drivetrain ineffiencies?
J jas142 Founding Member Feb 11, 2002 1,358 0 0 Apr 22, 2004 #6 Apr 22, 2004 #6 Lighter wheels, aluminum or cf drive shaft, and lightened flywheel will net you the most.
S Solid Snake Banned Nov 26, 2002 940 0 0 GA Apr 22, 2004 #7 Apr 22, 2004 #7 1996MustangKid said: I have a manual tranny. So a built rearend would help reduce the drivetrain ineffiencies? Click to expand... It could. Reduce friction, reduce resistance, reduce power loss
1996MustangKid said: I have a manual tranny. So a built rearend would help reduce the drivetrain ineffiencies? Click to expand... It could. Reduce friction, reduce resistance, reduce power loss
blumi00GT Founding Member Jun 26, 2002 79 0 6 Thuringia, Germany Apr 23, 2004 #8 Apr 23, 2004 #8 jas142 said: ... or cf drive shaft... Click to expand... Does this mean CARBON FIBER drive shaft? Never heard of something like this. Have any links/infos? Blumi
jas142 said: ... or cf drive shaft... Click to expand... Does this mean CARBON FIBER drive shaft? Never heard of something like this. Have any links/infos? Blumi
MT1083 New Member Sep 16, 2003 1,033 0 0 Charlotte, NC Apr 23, 2004 #9 Apr 23, 2004 #9 Yes he was was talking about a carbon fiber ds. I can't remember the links but they are very expensive.
Yes he was was talking about a carbon fiber ds. I can't remember the links but they are very expensive.
0 03gtmustang New Member May 26, 2003 923 0 0 Northern Va Apr 23, 2004 #10 Apr 23, 2004 #10 Where can I find a good flywheel?