Reaper Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Everyone always worries about the rear end and transmission and no mind really gets paid to the driveshaft that I have noticed... Does anyone know how much abuse a stock drive shaft can take? What kind of material is the next step above stock? thanks, Tom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
502ci Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 Good thing you haven't put slicks on it yet, I know you were worried about your stock axles...I didn't know you were still using stock U-joints . You are at that level where you need to upgrade to larger U-joints, I have 1350 series (stock is 1310). I myself have gone overkill on my driveshaft and installed a 3 1/2" aluminum one from Moser. I am not sure how much hp a stock driveshaft can actually take, at the very least install a driveshaft safety loop so that the damage is contained when it snaps... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 Im not to bright sometimes... Build an engine with some power and basically forget about the drivetrain before I start playing... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heckeng Posted August 23, 2007 Share Posted August 23, 2007 I've been told by a local driveshaft guy when I had mine shortened that it should be good to around 500 hp or so. But, I think Bill's right, you need a safety loop with how much power your car has, and I'd get some good u-joints at least! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reaper Posted August 23, 2007 Author Share Posted August 23, 2007 I have a loop in the garage... Just dont have the motivation to put it on yet... I want to drive it as much as possible before winter gets here... When winter does come I have a lot of work to do.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam (Bones) Posted August 24, 2007 Share Posted August 24, 2007 as soon as i went to slicks, i had a driveshaft made and added a loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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