I have a 95 trans-am and a stock DS> I was wondering what are all the benafits of haveing a aluminum DS. Is there all that much difference. and are there and down sides to the whole thing.

 

I have read that because they are lighter and internally balanced you get more hp and less vibration. Check out RKsport.com for their prices.

 

Main advantage I see with the aluminum shaft is less vibration and a little weight savings. But if your stock steel ds doesn't have any vibration I'd keep it. The steel shaft is stronger than the aluminum ones. I've seen many snapped LS1 driveshafts. I'm running the times in sig with the stock steel ds. So it works for me.

 

I agree. If you use it hard, keep the steel shaft unless it's a "vibeshaft". If it vibrates, choice of shaft will depend on hp and use. Even a relatively stock car, if it's raced and used with sticky tires (especially if it's an M6) may warrant a stonger shaft than stock aluminum. There are stronger Al shafts out there, but they are pricey and nowheres near as strong as a steel shaft.

Rich Krause

 

if you decide to upgrade driveshafts, to one stronger then a 1LE or LS1 aluminum, i recommend www.dennysdriveshaft.com