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SquawkVFR · 11-12-2019, 09:23 PM

There’s no reason to get into why these (or Carbon Fiber) aren’t standard, so let’s let that go by...moving on.

Edit. Car’s an M6.

Why I finally got one. Basically. I wanted stronger connections at the ends of the drive shaft and a one piece drive shaft that would reduce any weak points as well as give me stronger bolts and joints. I understood that the aluminum would absorb vibration, but I didn’t know how much, and I read about the improved acceleration.

Everything I read and was told was hilariously and ridiculously understated.

So here’s what I found....After much driving and “testing” (I’m not a pro) I’m impressed and overwhelmed at the difference it makes.

Three things. 1. Less vibration, especially at higher speeds (100+), 2. lower cabin noise (obviously less vibration = less noise) and 3. quicker acceleration.

The acceleration is phenomenal. I have a high HP car...not bragging, just saying that if by changing the driveshaft I can feel a difference by unleashing a few more horses, I’m betting it would blow your mind on a near stock car. It’s noticeably and much, much more responsive, (as if I needed that on this barely streetable car.)

I can’t state this enough. This should be one of the first mods ya do. It doesn’t increase your Hp, but there’s no telling how much HP it unleashes.

This has to be one of the best kept secrets in the world of mods! I mean for those of you starting out...do this first..or second...but at least third!

olblue75 · 11-13-2019, 03:50 AM

That and solid cradle bushings and you’d be set!

go_go_gadget88 · 11-13-2019, 08:57 AM

Interesting. I had been considering one of these when I did the axles, just so my driveline was beefed up for the boost I plan to throw at it later. Did not think there would actually be much benefit from them from an acceleration standpoint. Maybe I will have to do this sooner rather than later!

Firefighter · 11-13-2019, 09:13 AM

It's on the list for when the clutch gets done that's for sure.

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Bo White · 11-13-2019, 09:22 AM

Which one did you install?

SquawkVFR · 11-13-2019, 09:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Bo White

Which one did you install?

The Driveshaft Shop.

NEstyle · 11-13-2019, 09:37 AM

I would love to see some before and after dyno results from a quick driveshaft swap.

SquawkVFR · 11-13-2019, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by NEstyle

I would love to see some before and after dyno results from a quick driveshaft swap.

I doubt you’d see a difference. From my understanding regular track guys and gals would, ideally, launch quicker...I wholeheartedly believe that!

Hey Bo. Lay some wisdom on us. There’s tech data I can’t quote...just a little experience and common sense.

Chris49066SS · 11-13-2019, 12:16 PM

Its very tempting, but the TH400 has to come first for me

NEstyle · 11-13-2019, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SquawkVFR

I doubt you’d see a difference. From my understanding regular track guys and gals would, ideally, launch quicker...I wholeheartedly believe that!

Hey Bo. Lay some wisdom on us. There’s tech data I can’t quote...just a little experience and common sense.

If you can feel such an incredible difference in acceleration, I would think a dyno should reveal it.

SquawkVFR · 11-13-2019, 12:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEstyle

If you can feel such an incredible difference in acceleration, I would think a dyno should reveal it.

gtstorey · 11-13-2019, 01:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEstyle

If you can feel such an incredible difference in acceleration, I would think a dyno should reveal it.

Think of a bicycle with you pedaling it (engine). If you go from heavy steel wheels to light weight carbon fiber wheels, you will accelerate faster (especially since it's rotating weight), but you as the engine will be the same (produce the same power).
I don't know how much quicker the aluminum driveshaft will make the car, but it will be quicker at the same power.

joshnmn · 11-13-2019, 01:52 PM

... and suddenly all of the driveshaft for sale threads have action

SynergyGreenSS · 11-13-2019, 02:11 PM

I sent that guy a message before this thread, this just reminded me he hadn’t responded yet lmao

11-12-2019, 09:23 PM	#1
SquawkVFR Account Suspended Drives: 2010 Camaro Join Date: May 2014 Location: Alabama Posts: 1,971	Aluminum driveshaft. WOW! There’s no reason to get into why these (or Carbon Fiber) aren’t standard, so let’s let that go by...moving on. Edit. Car’s an M6. Why I finally got one. Basically. I wanted stronger connections at the ends of the drive shaft and a one piece drive shaft that would reduce any weak points as well as give me stronger bolts and joints. I understood that the aluminum would absorb vibration, but I didn’t know how much, and I read about the improved acceleration. Everything I read and was told was hilariously and ridiculously understated. So here’s what I found....After much driving and “testing” (I’m not a pro) I’m impressed and overwhelmed at the difference it makes. Three things. 1. Less vibration, especially at higher speeds (100+), 2. lower cabin noise (obviously less vibration = less noise) and 3. quicker acceleration. The acceleration is phenomenal. I have a high HP car...not bragging, just saying that if by changing the driveshaft I can feel a difference by unleashing a few more horses, I’m betting it would blow your mind on a near stock car. It’s noticeably and much, much more responsive, (as if I needed that on this barely streetable car.) I can’t state this enough. This should be one of the first mods ya do. It doesn’t increase your Hp, but there’s no telling how much HP it unleashes. This has to be one of the best kept secrets in the world of mods! I mean for those of you starting out...do this first..or second...but at least third! Last edited by SquawkVFR; 11-13-2019 at 09:06 AM.

11-13-2019, 03:50 AM	#2
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,064	That and solid cradle bushings and you’d be set! __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

11-13-2019, 08:57 AM	#3
go_go_gadget88 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS ABM 6M Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Kansas Posts: 617	Interesting. I had been considering one of these when I did the axles, just so my driveline was beefed up for the boost I plan to throw at it later. Did not think there would actually be much benefit from them from an acceleration standpoint. Maybe I will have to do this sooner rather than later! __________________ 2010 ABM 2SS/RS LS3 6 Speed -- Rotofab CAI \| Speed Engineering 1 7/8" Longtubes w/ cat Delete \| Magnaflow competition catback \| TSP 231/246 cam\| TSP/PAC .660" Spring Kit \| TSP CNC Ported Heads \| Bo White PTB \| GPI Ported/RM Intake \| 3.91's \| BC Catch Can \| MGW Shifter \| BMR 1" Drop Springs \| BMR Trailing arms/Toe Rods/Rear UCA Bushings \| Pegasus Subframe Mounts

11-13-2019, 09:13 AM	#4
Firefighter Drives: Black '13 2SS/RS/1LE w/NPP/NAV Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Tampa by way of Miami... Posts: 4,934	It's on the list for when the clutch gets done that's for sure. Sent from my SM-T837V using Tapatalk __________________ My Build Thread... http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=285054

11-13-2019, 12:16 PM	#9
Chris49066SS Drives: 2010 SS L99 Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,634	Its very tempting, but the TH400 has to come first for me __________________ Previous PB:11.079 @ 122.99mph.. New setup time: TBD The 11.079 pass: https://youtu.be/pz27Zq54t_E Build thread - www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=555371

11-13-2019, 09:22 AM	#5
Bo White Drives: 2015 Summit White 2SS 1LE Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Vance Alabama Posts: 8,019	Which one did you install?

11-13-2019, 09:37 AM	#7
NEstyle Drives: Caprice Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: SE PA Posts: 194	I would love to see some before and after dyno results from a quick driveshaft swap.

11-13-2019, 01:52 PM	#13
joshnmn 2&THEHIT Drives: 5th Gen Camaro; 5th Gen Ram 3500 Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Garner, NC Posts: 1,013 View My Garage	... and suddenly all of the driveshaft for sale threads have action

11-13-2019, 02:11 PM	#14
SynergyGreenSS Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Arlington, Texas Posts: 1,333	I sent that guy a message before this thread, this just reminded me he hadn’t responded yet lmao __________________ 2011 SS L99 LSA Supercharger, BTR Stage 3 PDS Cam, Yank 3200SS, Weapon X Stage 2 intake, LSA Heads, Flex Fuel, Ported throttle body, Speed Engineering Headers, NOWEEDS, ZL1 fuel pump, DSX AUX Pump, ID-1050X injectors, 3” pipe to NPP mufflers, 3.91 gears