Hey guys,

This spring I am expecting to pick things up a bit on the '95 and hopefully lower my ET with the addition of heads/cam combo. After both seeing these head/cam cars at the track and checking various boards & other resources, I'm not gonna set my sights too high and assume I'll probably be clicking ET's in the 12-flat range, especially since I'll probably continue to run on my RAM clutch/BFG Drags setup. The Moser 12-bolt is next w/4.11's, but what is my best best as far as driveshafts go? I could care less about weight...What will get the job done without expected breakage?

Thanks, Cheers!

 

Im running a LS1 driveshaft in my low 11 sec car..........i know it's asking for trouble.......

If you want strong and a lifetime warranty,get a Denny's driveshaft. 1 of the best in the business,they sell for around 350-400.

 

I ran a stock driveshaft deep into the 11's with no problems. I only invested in a new shaft when I added a transbrake to the transmission.

It's not the driveshaft that's the weak link but the small u-joints. Upgrade to a 3" x .083" steel shaft and change all the yokes to use 1350 series u-joints.

 

Near 10 second ET's with a stock steel driveshaft.

 

I'm trying to get a LPE aluminum ds gp going if you are interested. From what I've heard they are one of the best out there.

 

I've seen an aluminum one twist in half. I'm going back to steel this winter with a Spohn extreme with 1350 joints ($315).

 

I just saw an LS1 with the stock aluminum driveshaft turn into a pretzel a few weeks ago. It took out his new torque arm in the process. He was running in the 11's, running w/slicks.

 

That is part of the problem. These guy get an ls1 aluminum ds and think it a great piece, its not. From what I've seen they are about like a pop can, not very strong. The LPE piece is much thicker and larger in dia then the ls1, the LPE is 3 1/2 where the ls1 is like 2 1/2 or 3 in. That's my .02

 

11.16 in the 1/4 with my stock 94 Z28 driveshaft

 

Based on the info provided, I think I'm gonna stick with the one I have, I've already upgraded Ujoints twice, and until the Moser 12-bolt goes in, I'll stick it out. After that, Denny's Driveshaft is getting a call from me, as I'll probably make the move from BFG Drags to ET Streets.

Thanks for your help and info guys!

 

Comparably how strong is the 1LE shaft?

 

I don't know about the 1le for sure. I know they are around 2 3/4 in dia. But that is about all I can tell about them.