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Old 10-22-2009 | 09:13 PM
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I have broke 2 steel driveshafts. I need it to be high speed balance.
Now I'm just throwing this out here......Why not get a custom one made? You'll spend less money in the end.
Old 10-22-2009 | 09:14 PM
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Now I'm just throwing this out here......Why not get a custom one made? You'll spend less money in the end.
+1, this sounds like a good idea
Old 10-22-2009 | 09:31 PM
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Now I'm just throwing this out here......Why not get a custom one made? You'll spend less money in the end.
The 4" alum. is a custom one. I need it to a smaller diameter. Last time I was on this forum everyone was going with the 3.5" to 4" alum. ds for the fix. Its just to big for my application.
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The 4" alum. is a custom one. I need it to a smaller diameter. Last time I was on this forum everyone was going with the 3.5" to 4" alum. ds for the fix. Its just to big for my application.
I just don't get it man. If you have your mind made up then just do it. There are guys running steel driveshafts and running much bigger numbers than you and I are. I don't see why an aftermarket steel shaft wouldn't work.
Old 10-22-2009 | 09:53 PM
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Or just order a new Aluminum with a smaller diameter.

Finding the G8 driveshaft and creating a place to mount it would likely cost more.
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How far are u dropped when it rubs? On air to me is 1 frame scrape away, off the ground.

I think a 2pc will cause more probs than it fixes. How bout a MMC or a full carbon one. I'd bet if u get a G8, have it modded, it'll cost near same & still no guarantee it'll work.
If u shred a C/F, well...
Old 10-22-2009 | 10:12 PM
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Or just order a new Aluminum with a smaller diameter.

Finding the G8 driveshaft and creating a place to mount it would likely cost more.
The reason for the 4" alum. ds is for the high speed. Is there someone making a small diameter ds for the high rpm. http://www.rodandcustommagazine.com/...ech/index.html
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Denny's Drive Shaft. They build 3 and 3.5" shafts. I don't know how long your driveshaft is though so the 3" may not be available.
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xrevx1, how much do u expect to spend on the G8 setup?
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Originally Posted by fastnblu
How far are u dropped when it rubs? On air to me is 1 frame scrape away, off the ground.

I think a 2pc will cause more probs than it fixes. How bout a MMC or a full carbon one. I'd bet if u get a G8, have it modded, it'll cost near same & still no guarantee it'll work.
If u shred a C/F, well...
MMC?
Found a g8 ds 4 200 bucks and a friend of mine can help me with the install so i will not be out to much money. Dennys ds told me they would not make a one piece ds over 60" its not safe my ds needed to be 62". Its funny 5 years ago when i did my 6 speed every one asked y.


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