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calbert1999 · 11-12-2011, 11:33 AM

I'm looking for a good source for a driveshaft and / or axles. I'm aware of DSS, and Hendrix, but also found this organization. Has anyone dealt with them for DS and Axles for their vehicles?

Their products and options look awesome, not to mention their pricing is very reasonable, also appears they have the patent on the carbon fibre driveshaft.

http://www.markwilliams.com/driveshafts.aspx

doubletrouble · 11-12-2011, 12:19 PM

I live about an hour from them and work about 20 minutes from there shop. I know alot of drag racers that run there stuff. I drag race a 67 stang that has there rear end housing axles and third member. I was over there a few weeks ago nice guys.

blake-b · 11-12-2011, 12:44 PM

They have been in the drag racing scene as long as I can remember. Also, don't forget about Gforce engineering.

SC2150 · 11-12-2011, 12:51 PM

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Originally Posted by blake-b

They have been in the drag racing scene as long as I can remember. Also, don't forget about Gforce engineering.

We have used them for years in our 6-7 second dragsters, etc. But they are not a supporting vendor on here so I would patronize the above vendors who all have excellent products that are proven for the Gen5 for most any HP.

Squintz Palladoris · 11-12-2011, 08:35 PM

Mark Williams makes some good stuff. But as far as 5th Gen Camaro drivetrain you can't go wrong with DSS. Excellent products and customer service.

GFORCE1320 · 11-13-2011, 11:32 AM

Mark Williams makes some great stuff.
As mentioned, you might take a look at our axles and driveshafts for the Camaro
http://www.shop.gforce1320.com/categ...?categoryId=34

Thanks
Chris

calbert1999 · 11-13-2011, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by doubletrouble

I live about an hour from them and work about 20 minutes from there shop. I know alot of drag racers that run there stuff. I drag race a 67 stang that has there rear end housing axles and third member. I was over there a few weeks ago nice guys.

Thanks, for the feedback. That's exactly what I want to know.

Quote:

Originally Posted by blake-b

They have been in the drag racing scene as long as I can remember. Also, don't forget about Gforce engineering.

I'll check it out for sure. I'm always open to vendors that have what I want vs what everyone else gets.

Quote:

Originally Posted by SC2150

We have used them for years in our 6-7 second dragsters, etc. But they are not a supporting vendor on here so I would patronize the above vendors who all have excellent products that are proven for the Gen5 for most any HP.

I'll check out all vendors that have good products, and can provide what I need.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Squintz Palladoris

Mark Williams makes some good stuff. But as far as 5th Gen Camaro drivetrain you can't go wrong with DSS. Excellent products and customer service.

I'm looking for a custom Chromoly setup that's reasonably priced don't see this option on the DSS website. That's why I'm looking at other vendors.

Quote:

Originally Posted by GFORCE1320

Mark Williams makes some great stuff.
As mentioned, you might take a look at our axles and driveshafts for the Camaro
http://www.shop.gforce1320.com/categ...?categoryId=34

Thanks
Chris

Hey Chris, will do for sure, if you have Chromoly setup feel free to PM me.

Driveshaftshop · 11-13-2011, 12:03 PM

We can make the chromoly one, we actually did have one at one time but i t was so heavy (25lbs) no one really wanted it, it took out 2 diffs at the 2010 LSX shoot out. We can make it at time you want one with in a day or two. I would really suggest the 3-1/2 aluminum as it has already been tested part the strength of the stock diff and 2 different 9" kits. We cn also still make the 2 piece chromoly units if you prefer. here is what we have to offer

(Click here)

GFORCE1320 · 11-13-2011, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by calbert1999

Thanks, for the feedback. That's exactly what I want to know.

I'll check it out for sure. I'm always open to vendors that have what I want vs what everyone else gets.

I'll check out all vendors that have good products, and can provide what I need.

I'm looking for a custom Chromoly setup that's reasonably priced don't see this option on the DSS website. That's why I'm looking at other vendors.

Hey Chris, will do for sure, if you have Chromoly setup feel free to PM me.

I'll send a PM now, we supply the chromoly shafts with alot of our 9" kits. A bit heavier then the aluminum shafts but very strong and trouble free.
We can also supply our shafts with a billet bolt on front yoke to replace the 3 finger OEM yoke, that way there is no adapters at all.
We even make a rear billet yoke.. lots of options

HufferSS · 11-13-2011, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveshaftshop

We can make the chromoly one, we actually did have one at one time but i t was so heavy (25lbs) no one really wanted it, it took out 2 diffs at the 2010 LSX shoot out. We can make it at time you want one with in a day or two. I would really suggest the 3-1/2 aluminum as it has already been tested part the strength of the stock diff and 2 different 9" kits. We cn also still make the 2 piece chromoly units if you prefer. here is what we have to offer

(Click here)

I can attest to DSS being a GREAT vendor who stands behind his products. Your call but I would pay attention to what he says. I have his aluminum DS in my car currently with 700+ rwhp and an M6 and the car leaves VIOLENTLY on slicks. Shaft takes every ounce of the abuse and is much lighter than chromoly....remember rotational weight is heavier than just the sum of the ounces.

calbert1999 · 11-13-2011, 02:47 PM

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Originally Posted by HufferSS

I can attest to DSS being a GREAT vendor who stands behind his products. Your call but I would pay attention to what he says. I have his aluminum DS in my car currently with 700+ rwhp and an M6 and the car leaves VIOLENTLY on slicks. Shaft takes every ounce of the abuse and is much lighter than chromoly....remember rotational weight is heavier than just the sum of the ounces.

DSS is definately on the short list for the next phase of mods after the LSX gets installed. We're estimating over 800-900+rwhp., so looking at all the options for the DS and axles. Thinking chromoly for extra strength without huge price tag of the carbon fibre.

69 Rebel · 11-15-2011, 09:19 AM

For the guys that have a 1 piece, do you feel any vibrations in the car with a 1 piece driveshaft.

Driveshaftshop · 11-15-2011, 11:56 AM

None of the guys we sell to have had any issues, I'm sure a few will chime in here.

TJS · 11-15-2011, 01:01 PM

I have not heard a single issues from a DSS CV style one piece driveshaft, and I know of probably 30 guys running them.

11-12-2011, 11:33 AM	#1
calbert1999 Camaro SS Lover Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black IOM Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario (Canada) Posts: 2,863	Mark Williams Enterprises I'm looking for a good source for a driveshaft and / or axles. I'm aware of DSS, and Hendrix, but also found this organization. Has anyone dealt with them for DS and Axles for their vehicles? Their products and options look awesome, not to mention their pricing is very reasonable, also appears they have the patent on the carbon fibre driveshaft. http://www.markwilliams.com/driveshafts.aspx

11-12-2011, 12:19 PM	#2
doubletrouble Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS 45th Anniversary Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Colorado Posts: 91	I live about an hour from them and work about 20 minutes from there shop. I know alot of drag racers that run there stuff. I drag race a 67 stang that has there rear end housing axles and third member. I was over there a few weeks ago nice guys. __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS ~ powder coated factory wheels w/ black lug nuts, tinted windows, factory strut tower brace, Elite Engineering catch can, OEM-sub box, ambient lighting, trunk mat, Black billet front and rear bowties, tinted front and rear side marker lights, tinted fog lights, ADM race air intake with scoop, Roto Fab washer bottle, Black SS strut tower covers, Kooks long tube headers with full Kooks exhaust, Janetty Racing email tune. Best 1/4 mile time so far 13.80

11-15-2011, 09:19 AM	#12
69 Rebel Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS/RS Auto Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Laval, Canada Posts: 1,542	For the guys that have a 1 piece, do you feel any vibrations in the car with a 1 piece driveshaft. __________________ Version I Jannetty Racing 550 RWHP Street Brawler Package, Powered by TVS2300 Maggie http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=100385 Version II 416ci stroker/4L80e 701rwhp 750rwtq build and tuned by SPI-Performance

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11-12-2011, 12:44 PM	#3
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	They have been in the drag racing scene as long as I can remember. Also, don't forget about Gforce engineering.

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11-13-2011, 11:32 AM	#6
GFORCE1320 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,243	Mark Williams makes some great stuff. As mentioned, you might take a look at our axles and driveshafts for the Camaro http://www.shop.gforce1320.com/categ...?categoryId=34 Thanks Chris

11-13-2011, 12:03 PM	#8
Driveshaftshop Drives: own more cars than i can list Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,124	We can make the chromoly one, we actually did have one at one time but i t was so heavy (25lbs) no one really wanted it, it took out 2 diffs at the 2010 LSX shoot out. We can make it at time you want one with in a day or two. I would really suggest the 3-1/2 aluminum as it has already been tested part the strength of the stock diff and 2 different 9" kits. We cn also still make the 2 piece chromoly units if you prefer. here is what we have to offer (Click here)

11-15-2011, 11:56 AM	#13
Driveshaftshop Drives: own more cars than i can list Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,124	None of the guys we sell to have had any issues, I'm sure a few will chime in here.

11-15-2011, 01:01 PM	#14
TJS Drives: 2008 C6Z06 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Anderson, IN Posts: 11	I have not heard a single issues from a DSS CV style one piece driveshaft, and I know of probably 30 guys running them.