steel or aluminum driveshaft?

MEXJOE · 12-09-2014, 11:48 AM

What are the wights of the this 3, 9x30 radials?
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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

FED 387 · 12-09-2014, 04:44 PM

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

Ed Wright · 12-09-2014, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by tim worner

Use aluminum

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.

Pvt Parts · 12-09-2014, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ed Wright

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.

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Ed Carpenter · 12-09-2014, 10:43 PM

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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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

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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

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FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 528 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	Re: steel or aluminum driveshaft? MEXJOE---- about 22.7---23 pounds per tire depending on the brand--FED 387

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FED 387 VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 3,420 Likes: 528 Liked 332 Times in 180 Posts	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

12-09-2014, 10:43 PM	#9
Ed Carpenter Live Reporter Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dripping Springs, Tx Posts: 2,709 Likes: 186 Liked 520 Times in 132 Posts	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) __________________ Jeff Niceswanger 3740 __________________ Ed Carpenter 2005 Chevy Cobalt A/SM Race Engine Development