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Aluminum DriveshaftBigED 09-08-2002, 11:35 PM I've been told that my 02 has a one piece steel driveshaft. Is it worth getting an aluminum one piece? I've heard that it is worth going from a two piece steel to a one piece aluminum, but I want to know if it's worth going from a one piece steel to a one piece aluminum. 99blackSS 09-09-2002, 06:29 PM I think it would take off about 50 pounds. ------------------ 99 Black SS A4 t-tops a ton of factory options plus white face gauges which have a disputable hp gain. (formerly V6white98, changed cars) ImportKILLER 09-09-2002, 07:19 PM 50 pounds? Way off... Stock 2-piece steel is 25 lbs...stock 1-piece steel is 22 lbs... I think the aluminum one piece is 10 lbs... 25-10= 15 lbs 22-10= 12 lbs HAH...50 pounds. ------------------ -Nathan 1996 Camaro 3.8L Series II, SLP CAI, Catco cat, Taylor 8mm wires, LSD, 3.42 gears, Borla catback. 1995 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo Intercooled 3.0L AWD M6,A'PEXi AVC-R boost control, HKS Blow-off valve, K&N FIPK, Denso Iridium plugs, 245/40/18 Kumho Supra, Borla Catback, Mobil 1 fluids. *VVvvTTttFFff* TNC since 1981! 99blackSS 09-09-2002, 07:35 PM Either way its not worth replacing in my opinion. #7 09-09-2002, 08:48 PM Its kinda a rip off price(not worth it),but as a benifit yeah worth it. Ed have you even been under your car?Look under ther man,You've been told !come on http://web.camaross.com/bb/smile.gifyou need to get acquinted with her to know what she really wants. My 98 has one piece,you probably do too.But you could take a look. http://web.camaross.com/bb/wink.gif ------------------ _ _ ______________ _ _ Hella Clean Dark Green Metallic 98 3.8 L60E Coupe:Fast toys Ram Air,Holly filter,Whisper lid,Jet stage2 PCM,160 Thermo,Man.fan switch,Purple ice wetter,Eibach Pros,Koni adjustables,BMR sways,Prothane bushins,Transgo kit,Magnaflow cat-back.National Auto Sport Ass. member/student. ImportKILLER 09-10-2002, 01:21 AM Yeah, go ahead and look under her skirt. http://web.camaross.com/bb/wink.gif She won't mind... If you can get an aluminum piece cheap, I say go for it. Basically, anything is better than the two piece steel... ------------------ -Nathan 1996 Camaro 3.8L Series II, SLP CAI, Catco cat, Taylor 8mm wires, LSD, 3.42 gears, Borla catback. 1995 Dodge Stealth R/T Twin Turbo Intercooled 3.0L AWD M6,A'PEXi AVC-R boost control, HKS Blow-off valve, K&N FIPK, Denso Iridium plugs, 245/40/18 Kumho Supra, Borla Catback, Mobil 1 fluids. *VVvvTTttFFff* TNC since 1981! #7 09-10-2002, 11:42 PM lol, Killer slvrbird2000 09-11-2002, 10:51 AM <font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by 99blackSS: Either way its not worth replacing in my opinion.</font> Yes, it is. Less parasitic drivetrain loss through an aluminum DS because it's lighter and transmits power easier. Its a pretty minute difference, but on V6es we take anything we can get. Basically it just frees up HP/TQ, obviously it doesn't add any. It is something along the line of 10 lbs reduction, but remember it is in the drivetrain not just anywhere on the car. Scott ------------------ 2000 Silver stalled A4 Bird soon to be slammed and cammed MysticTeal 95 V6 09-11-2002, 11:26 AM A lighter DS should make the car feel a lil more torquey *if thats a word http://web.camaross.com/bb/wink.gif* Less rotating mass / weight = good. I'm pretty sure the later model 4th Gen's came with a single piece D/S. I replaced my 2 piece w/ a 1 piece out of a '97 Z and felt a slight difference just with it. Nothing to really get all antsy about but like another guy said... every little bit helps, right? http://web.camaross.com/bb/smile.gif | ||