steel or aluminum driveshaft?

flash · 12-09-2014, 09:56 AM

can anybody see a reaction time difference with changing to light weight driveline componets ? I would think it would be very small if you could gauge it at all.

SSDiv6 · 12-09-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by flash

can anybody see a reaction time difference with changing to light weight driveline componets ? I would think it would be very small if you could gauge it at all.

Like it has been shared on this discussion by many, there are lots of variables involved. One of the main gains that many have seen is switching to lighter rear wheels.

Ed Wright · 12-09-2014, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by SSDiv6

Like it has been shared on this discussion by many, there are lots of variables involved. One of the main gains that many have seen is switching to lighter rear wheels.

Yeppers, or rear tires.

MEXJOE · 12-09-2014, 11:48 AM

What are the wights of the this 3, 9x30 radials?
Hoosier
M/T
GOOD YEAR

buzzinhalfdozen · 12-09-2014, 11:56 AM

Can't comment on any performance increases, I've always bought the lite stuff. On a new build I'd say pay the extra money and go lite, not sure if I'd purchase "extra" lite components trying to improve performance. In my opinion engine upgrades, convereter, gearing would be a better place to spend that money.

Ed Wright · 12-09-2014, 12:26 PM

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Originally Posted by MEXJOE

What are the wights of the this 3, 9x30 radials?
Hoosier
M/T
GOOD YEAR

Glen, I don't use 9" tires. I have no idea.

FED 387 · 12-09-2014, 01:24 PM

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

tim worner · 12-09-2014, 03:47 PM

Use aluminum

12-09-2014, 09:56 AM	#1
flash Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Posts: 89 Likes: 1 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft? can anybody see a reaction time difference with changing to light weight driveline componets ? I would think it would be very small if you could gauge it at all.

12-09-2014, 11:48 AM	#4
MEXJOE Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: nhranumbers.com Posts: 875 Likes: 137 Liked 165 Times in 51 Posts	Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft? What are the wights of the this 3, 9x30 radials? Hoosier M/T GOOD YEAR __________________ Glen DeMenge 1969 Camaro Stock Eliminator

12-09-2014, 11:56 AM	#5
buzzinhalfdozen Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bellevue Ohio Posts: 984 Likes: 0 Liked 11 Times in 8 Posts	Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft? Can't comment on any performance increases, I've always bought the lite stuff. On a new build I'd say pay the extra money and go lite, not sure if I'd purchase "extra" lite components trying to improve performance. In my opinion engine upgrades, convereter, gearing would be a better place to spend that money. __________________ Joe Buchanan SS/BX 3117

12-09-2014, 01:24 PM	#7
FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,421 Likes: 529 Liked 333 Times in 180 Posts	Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft? MEXJOE---- about 22.7---23 pounds per tire depending on the brand--FED 387

12-09-2014, 03:47 PM	#8
tim worner Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: duncannon Posts: 837 Likes: 14 Liked 126 Times in 20 Posts	Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft? Use aluminum __________________ Tim Worner SS 1747

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