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gunchamp · 03-15-2021, 06:32 PM

So, just bought one and stuck it on. Heat shield wont clear. Not a big deal id assume? Any heat issues with carbon drive shafts?

1JEWLDSSRS · 03-15-2021, 06:42 PM

Wow, they were kinda pricey and why I bought the aluminum one. I also had to remove my heat shield to install mine, and from what I have read, you shouldn't have any issues with heat at all, I don't without my shield. Yours will also be kinda quieter than the one I have as the CF will absorb sound whereas my aluminum one reverberates sound from the exhaust pipes.

gunchamp · 03-15-2021, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by 1JEWLDSSRS

Wow, they were kinda pricey and why I bought the aluminum one. I also had to remove my heat shield to install mine, and from what I have read, you shouldn't have any issues with heat at all, I don't without my shield. Yours will also be kinda quieter than the one I have as the CF will absorb sound whereas my aluminum one reverberates sound from the exhaust pipes.

Yeah a couple positives. Dss claims they can handle over 1k hp as well. Planning for the future lol

TheFlyingBananaSS · 03-15-2021, 08:57 PM

These are in my future. Along with Axels, ZL1 rear, and a 6L90.

gunchamp · 03-15-2021, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by TheFlyingBananaSS

These are in my future. Along with Axels, ZL1 rear, and a 6L90.

Yup, same route ill be going when stuff goes kaboom

CamaroCracka · 03-16-2021, 08:03 AM

I trimmed the heat shield back when I put the driveshaft loop in. When I put the aluminum shaft in, the heat shield went back in fine. I've never heard any rattles from the modification.

Moto-Mojo · 03-16-2021, 08:13 AM

Excessive heat can and will affect the bonding material. I don't think a moving vehicle will generate enough heat though. Though it’s possible in places like AZ in the summer. 3M makes different bonds for different applications. I'd assume DSS knows that. They use some of the CF tube my old employer sells (Neapco - I've since retired) and our engineers experimented with different bonds.

We learned that the bond area must be practically surgically clean for the best results. I also assume DSS knows that too.

I'm not sure what DSS does but Neapco has different grade "flex" tube available. Some is stiffer than others. Some guys talked about the flexy stuff giving them a better launch. It might be worth asking DSS.
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03-15-2021, 06:32 PM	#1
gunchamp Drives: 15 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Mountains of central PA Posts: 1,442	Dss carbon fiber shaft So, just bought one and stuck it on. Heat shield wont clear. Not a big deal id assume? Any heat issues with carbon drive shafts? __________________ 15 Camaro SS- GPI max top end, ESS Vortech V3 9psi, ID 1050s, ZL1 pump, JMS bap, Long tubes, Corsa extreme, Circle D pro 5C, 391 rear, DSS carbon drive shaft, poly cradle bushings, tuned by Ted Jannetty and much much more

03-15-2021, 06:42 PM	#2
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,435	Wow, they were kinda pricey and why I bought the aluminum one. I also had to remove my heat shield to install mine, and from what I have read, you shouldn't have any issues with heat at all, I don't without my shield. Yours will also be kinda quieter than the one I have as the CF will absorb sound whereas my aluminum one reverberates sound from the exhaust pipes. __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.

03-15-2021, 08:57 PM	#4
TheFlyingBananaSS Evil Genius of Chevrolet Drives: 2017 Z06, 2019 XTS, 2013 SS Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: New York Posts: 3,260	These are in my future. Along with Axels, ZL1 rear, and a 6L90. __________________ GPI SS2 VVT cam, ECS Novi 1500 supercharger, Corsa Extreme, Detroit Speed and BMR suspension, Circle D triple disc, Melling oil pump, LS2 chain tensioner, ATI 10% UD, DSX E85 kit, High Energy coils, BTR springs, LS2 Lifter trays, Titanium retainers, hardened push rods, FIC 1000 injectors, ZL1 pump, Mighty Mouse catch can, AEM gauges, Tial BOV, Richmond 3.91 gears, Custom gauge bezels, Speed Engineering headers, Stainless Works HF cats, DSX Aux pump, 710rwhp on E85.

03-16-2021, 08:03 AM	#6
CamaroCracka Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Palm Bay, FL Posts: 2,736	I trimmed the heat shield back when I put the driveshaft loop in. When I put the aluminum shaft in, the heat shield went back in fine. I've never heard any rattles from the modification. __________________ 2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes. 2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes.

03-16-2021, 08:13 AM	#7
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,973	Excessive heat can and will affect the bonding material. I don't think a moving vehicle will generate enough heat though. Though it’s possible in places like AZ in the summer. 3M makes different bonds for different applications. I'd assume DSS knows that. They use some of the CF tube my old employer sells (Neapco - I've since retired) and our engineers experimented with different bonds. We learned that the bond area must be practically surgically clean for the best results. I also assume DSS knows that too. I'm not sure what DSS does but Neapco has different grade "flex" tube available. Some is stiffer than others. Some guys talked about the flexy stuff giving them a better launch. It might be worth asking DSS. __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx Last edited by Moto-Mojo; 03-16-2021 at 08:25 AM.