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Is the aluminum driveshaft really worth the $$

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Old 06-27-2003, 06:10 PM
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Is the aluminum driveshaft really worth the $$

I mean how much does it help your car?? also how hard of an install is it?
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Old 06-27-2003, 06:21 PM
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there are a couple of questions that go along with that.

ls1 or 1le?

Does your steel one vibrate?

Are you looking new or used?

I picked up a used 1le one real cheap off of a guy who got a 12 bolt and needed a new driveshaft for that. It was definitly worth it. It's not going to be a seat of the pants improvement if thats what your looking for. If you current steel one vibrates, then yes it's definitly worthwhile to upgrade if you need a new one anyhow. People say the LS1 is weaker than the 1LE and therefore not worth it for the new price. Would i pay full price for a 1LE, probably not unless my car was fairly built already and i had money and was looking for stuff to do.

edit* the install is easy as pie, 4 bolts.
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Old 06-28-2003, 01:43 AM
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IMO, a better than stock driveshaft is a NECESSITY...
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Old 06-28-2003, 02:24 AM
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You used to be able to go to your dealer and complain about vibration problems coming from your driveshaft and they would replace it with an aluminum one. There was a problem with many of the driveshafts in 94. I got my alum one for free. Solved all of my vibration woes!
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