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1JEWLDSSRS · 08-21-2022, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Ashen 6.2

Yes, been on the highway several times now and all good. I cant tell if there is any more noise than before though, doesn’t sound like it to me. Certainly feels more solid and responsive. Happy with it.

Very cool sir!! Glad it all worked out for you and no issues, nice and smooth..

Joe.G · 08-21-2022, 08:27 PM

Gulf Coast appears at this time to be my choice when i am ready to order, I am leaning towards Aluminum now but we'll see. Glad its working out for you.

Joe.G · 09-20-2022, 11:43 AM

Ashen Still happy ? Figured I would ask one more time as i believe I will be ordering from Gulf Coast next week, Going to get the Aluminum version.

I Guess one of the major differences between shafts is the type of joint they use.

Ashen 6.2 · 09-24-2022, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Ashen Still happy ? Figured I would ask one more time as i believe I will be ordering from Gulf Coast next week, Going to get the Aluminum version.

I Guess one of the major differences between shafts is the type of joint they use.

Sorry, just now saw this.. Yes, very happy with the driveshaft. No issues at all.

Joe.G · 09-24-2022, 07:40 PM

Good to hear, I'll probably order one this week.

*SSE 4 2SS* · 09-26-2022, 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by dreksnot

Those those goofballs that like to overachieve, I ran my carbon fiber DSS at 7,272rpm when running the Colorado Mile. I calculated my next runs in October for the Texas Mile to where I'd be spinning around 9,750rpm. I think they balance the CF at 9,500rpm or I've heard 10k, not totally sure about that. So, I guess this is a "we'll see" experience.

Maybe I’ll get a chance to finally meet in person..

OP, I ran a 4 inch 1 piece aluminum driveshaft made by Thrash in San Antonio… 1350 yokes on both ends… I put over 2400 hp to it in 5th gear at over 225 mph, never broke a sweat…

All the NVH comments are ok, until you want to go fast… I ran motor plates, delrin bushings on the diff, silicone bushings on the cradle, a solid trans mount and I felt every bump wiggle, crack, pebble, and tossed wheel weight I ever came across… I guess I should also mention the full containment race seat… With a 3.5 inch dual exhaust and Magna Force 3.5 in/out mufflers, car was quiet considering the power level… No drone…

Any single piece is preferable to the two piece, and eliminating guibo joints is always a good thing… CF shafts are ok if you wanna spend the money, but I got my shaft in two days for less than $450 with yokes and U-joints and never missed a beat… Running a DSS pumpkin, Strange center section and a wave track diff… 3.07 gears… Bullet proof…

The shaft in previous pictures looks first class…

Joe.G · 09-26-2022, 05:49 AM

NVH wouldn't bother me in a build like that, Glad i started this thread because I probably would never have heard of Gulf Coast ( they used to go by DSS but changed because of the more well known business ) . When you search for 5 Th Gen Shafts DSS usually is the only one you hear about.

Eastbaycamaro · 09-26-2022, 07:19 AM

I am looking at either gulf coast or pstds 3.5 aluminum. Currently have a 3x.083 mild steel with 1350 for the strange s60 rear and a sonnax 1350 to tr6060 Not to happy with it seems to vibrate at about 90ish. Hopefully a shaft from either one of this companies will be better then what I got.

Ashen 6.2 · 09-27-2022, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Good to hear, I'll probably order one this week.

just a FYI in case you cannot get ahold of them - Looks like they are closing for the next few days due to the hurricane heading their way.

Joe.G · 09-27-2022, 08:33 PM

Thanks Ashen for the heads up, I was planning on trying them on Thursday if they aren't there I'll try back.

camguynj · 09-28-2022, 07:40 AM

They’re located in Tampa ground zero for hurricane Ian. Doubt you’re going to be able to get in touch with them for a while. Hope they get through it ok

Joe.G · 09-28-2022, 07:44 AM

Yeah I just started to read about what is going on, I hope all is okay for everyone down there.

Joe.G · 09-30-2022, 02:24 PM

Ordered from Gulf Coast today, Ashen did you end up using the stock size bolts? you are running a ZL1 rear so are the bolts they send with the shaft correct for SS rear? I don't want to really get into modifying the shaft. Thanks

Ashen 6.2 · 10-01-2022, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

Ordered from Gulf Coast today, Ashen did you end up using the stock size bolts? you are running a ZL1 rear so are the bolts they send with the shaft correct for SS rear? I don't want to really get into modifying the shaft. Thanks

No, I drilled out the flange on the driveshaft to fit the larger bolts for the ZL1 diff.

The bolts they supply will work fine on the SS diff.

08-21-2022, 08:27 PM	#44
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Gulf Coast appears at this time to be my choice when i am ready to order, I am leaning towards Aluminum now but we'll see. Glad its working out for you. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-20-2022, 11:43 AM	#45
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Ashen Still happy ? Figured I would ask one more time as i believe I will be ordering from Gulf Coast next week, Going to get the Aluminum version. I Guess one of the major differences between shafts is the type of joint they use. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-24-2022, 07:40 PM	#47
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Good to hear, I'll probably order one this week. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-26-2022, 05:49 AM	#49
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	NVH wouldn't bother me in a build like that, Glad i started this thread because I probably would never have heard of Gulf Coast ( they used to go by DSS but changed because of the more well known business ) . When you search for 5 Th Gen Shafts DSS usually is the only one you hear about. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-27-2022, 08:33 PM	#52
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Thanks Ashen for the heads up, I was planning on trying them on Thursday if they aren't there I'll try back. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-26-2022, 07:19 AM	#50
Eastbaycamaro Drives: 2015 2ss/rs Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Fremont Ca Posts: 29	I am looking at either gulf coast or pstds 3.5 aluminum. Currently have a 3x.083 mild steel with 1350 for the strange s60 rear and a sonnax 1350 to tr6060 Not to happy with it seems to vibrate at about 90ish. Hopefully a shaft from either one of this companies will be better then what I got.

09-28-2022, 07:40 AM	#53
camguynj Drives: '13 SS/RS LS3 BRM Cammed NPP Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 3,812 View My Garage	They’re located in Tampa ground zero for hurricane Ian. Doubt you’re going to be able to get in touch with them for a while. Hope they get through it ok

09-28-2022, 07:44 AM	#54
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Yeah I just started to read about what is going on, I hope all is okay for everyone down there. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

09-30-2022, 02:24 PM	#55
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,264	Ordered from Gulf Coast today, Ashen did you end up using the stock size bolts? you are running a ZL1 rear so are the bolts they send with the shaft correct for SS rear? I don't want to really get into modifying the shaft. Thanks __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.