Aluminum Driveshaft Strength?
11-26-2003, 03:23 AM
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Aluminum Driveshaft Strength?
I have an LS1 driveshaft in my car and i'm starting to question it's strength over the stock steel one that come's on LT1's.
Are the aluminum one's actually stronger? Or are they just better because they are lighter and are better for drivetrain power loss
Are the aluminum one's actually stronger? Or are they just better because they are lighter and are better for drivetrain power loss
11-26-2003, 03:41 AM
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PLENTY a post on this subject | just do the search thang
to summarize though, the word is 1LE is strong & aluminum. LS1's do twist on rare occasions. If you're not pushin' some serious HP, I don't think you have to worry. If you are, well, time to save up for a custom steel shaft
to summarize though, the word is 1LE is strong & aluminum. LS1's do twist on rare occasions. If you're not pushin' some serious HP, I don't think you have to worry. If you are, well, time to save up for a custom steel shaft
11-26-2003, 07:25 AM
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11-26-2003, 04:09 PM
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The 1LE aluminum driveshafts like most GM products aren't constructed very well. Get an inland empire. 100% better constructed and race proven. THere's plenty of cars making over 500hp with
alumium shafts on them. It's all about the build quality.
alumium shafts on them. It's all about the build quality.
11-27-2003, 07:02 PM
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Originally posted by 12SCNDZ
Isn't this subject somewhat related to the weak 10 bolt theory? An M6 car is going to be harder on a driveshaft than an automatic car is.
Frank
Isn't this subject somewhat related to the weak 10 bolt theory? An M6 car is going to be harder on a driveshaft than an automatic car is.
Frank
11-27-2003, 07:03 PM
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Originally posted by RamAir95TA
Besides the fact that LT1 shafts tend to be out of balance, they are indeed very strong. No substitute for carbon fiber, however.
Besides the fact that LT1 shafts tend to be out of balance, they are indeed very strong. No substitute for carbon fiber, however.
