What is the general consensus on an aluminum driveshaft?

[sanchezcruz_20]

Fellow forum members... I'm looking to squeeze every bit of power out of my 98.

How does everyone feel about aluminum driveshafts? Pros/Cons? Which brand/manufacturer should I go with? How difficult is the intall? Is it even a worthwhile investment?

I have a bunch of parts on my livingroom floor which I should be getting installed all at once very soon, probably within the next week or so. I'm just contemplating the aluminum driveshaft so that I won't have to make a separate appointment with my installer/tuner in the future. Might as well get it all done at once.

I'm very excited about the upcoming install, should be a big change in performance, especially with the PI cam/intake swap and of course the dynotune. I'm hoping to be somewhere in the vicinity of 240rwhpish.

 

[SonicStang]

I have the FRPP one, it is really lightweight and well balanced. Recommendable.

 

[19mustang95]

if you can get one under $150 and have nothing better to spend the money on, get one....i bought one for $125 a few months ago, but the buyer flaked on me. :nonono:

 

[SonicStang]

Yeah Ford raised the prices on them... whoever knows why.

 

[DropTopPony]

Yeah Ford raised the prices on them... whoever knows why.

The cost of aluminum has gone up alot.

 

[Dalamar]

They're good :thumb:

 

[sanchezcruz_20]

Looks like I'll be investing in one in the near future. I'll probably go with a FRPP one from jegs.com. I live beside their warehous so I can just pick it up, no s/h charge :dancing6:

 

[scarface]

I have the FRPP one, it is really lightweight and well balanced. Recommendable.

I concur.

 

[sanchezcruz_20]

Is the driveshaft a direct bolt-on application?

 

[scarface]

Is the driveshaft a direct bolt-on application?

yes, if you order the correct one.

 

[Hybridbird]

If you have a good DS shop you can get one like I did.Get one out of a CVPI for 15 bux get it cut and balanced for 60 bux and new U joints for 40 and there you go, factory Ford DS for 115 including tax. :banana: :dancing6:More $$ left over for :drunk:.

 

[Whistler98]

If you have the money for one do it. Very easy mod. I have the frpp and it is very light weight. I got mine b/c I had the mod bug and was outta mods I could do without a retune lol. Next on the list is sub frames and upper and lowers.

 

[1996mustangGT]

i believe it helps you rev quicker...
at any rate its less rotating mass