Any ways to reduce hp/tq driveline loss???
07-06-2003, 05:28 PM
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Any ways to reduce hp/tq driveline loss???
Just wondering are there any ways to reduce drivetrain loss??Does a carbon fiber or aluminum driveshaft help?Any other ways?It just sucks knowing that you lose 19-22% before it gets to the wheels. 
07-06-2003, 09:02 PM
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Re: Any ways to reduce hp/tq driveline loss???
I have a custom aluminum shaft made which weighs half the weight of the stock steel. Honestly, I don't think it helped, but sure does look good. The yank I have is a torque thruster which is smaller/lighter than stock. All the upgraded tranny internals are supposed to run together smoother. I think evrything together may have shown less driveline loss but really the key is to produce more power, so much power alittle driveline loss wouldn't matter. 
I spent almost 500 on the driveshaft that I could of bought a nice cam or nos kit and made alot more performance. But
I much rather gain perdormance mechanically, weight reduction suspension work, driveline etc, instead of taking a chance with computer crap and phoney bolt ons. Comes to a point though were Now I have a great driveline and a weak engine.
I spent almost 500 on the driveshaft that I could of bought a nice cam or nos kit and made alot more performance. But
I much rather gain perdormance mechanically, weight reduction suspension work, driveline etc, instead of taking a chance with computer crap and phoney bolt ons. Comes to a point though were Now I have a great driveline and a weak engine.
07-06-2003, 09:06 PM
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Re: Any ways to reduce hp/tq driveline loss???
yes it's possible to put a 6 speed in our trucks, it bolts right to the motor, you'd just have to have a custom cross member and driveshaft i believe. i'm thinking about doing so for my 6.0 swap since the T56 is stornger with just a good clutch and some simple parts than the 4L60E is fully race built. plus there's the extra power gained and the better gas mileage from the double overdrive!
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07-06-2003, 09:11 PM
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Re: Any ways to reduce hp/tq driveline loss???
the best/easiest driveline mod for this would be lightweight rims and tires. you could also improve your efective gear ratio if you went shorter at the same time. problem is short tires don't look so cool.:-)
07-06-2003, 09:47 PM
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Re: Any ways to reduce hp/tq driveline loss???
parish, what are you driving now?
.... an 88ford pickup beater, it gets around ok and has cold air and it is paid for so i guess it isn't so bad, i need a 2500 with a 300 shot and twin t60's pushing 16psi on a 408 