Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft?
 

MEXJOE---- about 22.7---23 pounds per tire depending on the brand--FED 387

Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft?
 

Use aluminum

Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft?
 

the use of JUST a steel or aluminum driveshaft alone is not going to give you any significant reduction in ET--- however when used in conjunction with many other "performance/lightweight" parts the overall performance of a particular vehicle should improve. It all depends on the parts selected and the individual vehicle-- some will see improvements while others may maintain the status quo or its even possible that your performance "may" not be as good as before---- it also might just contribute to parts longevity.--there is no firm answer to this question--- in some instances steel is the way to go while in other situations an aluminum driveshaft is the answer--you just have to experiment and observe what a " quick" similar classed vehicle is using and how your performance compares to that one--- FED 387

Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft?
 

If nothing else, I think it may soak up some shock to the gears in a Trans brake or stick car.
And a steel spool may be enough more rigid to improve gear set life.

Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft?
 

I've won and lost by .003. If you are in this game to win, you do it all. Everything!

Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft?
 

Here's one answer I got a couple years ago about lightweight parts!


We didn't see anything. I remember Joey Wilkes did everything. Gun drilled MW 40 spline and all. It slowed down...Ask him about it. It was kinda funny at the time, ( Even he was laughing)

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Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft?
 

Steel is ugly. Aluminum is pretty.

Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft?
 

Depends on the painter.

Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft?
 

You never know when it might make the cover.