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Aluminum drive shaft

Posted By: moparmc

Aluminum drive shaft - 10/03/09 02:45 PM

Can a 3.5" .125 wall aluminum drive shaft survive 800+ hp and 3400 lbs or should I look at other options? Also has a t/brake.
Posted By: Quicktree

Re: Aluminum drive shaft - 10/03/09 03:09 PM

my dynotech 3.5, they said was good to 1000hp and many have exceeded that. not sure on the wall thickness though.
Posted By: Old School

Re: Aluminum drive shaft - 10/03/09 09:48 PM

i have a aluminum drive shaft,in a 3800# charger with a four speed.the motor dynoed 850 hp,and i beat the hell out of it,no problems so far.....
Posted By: Anonymous

Re: Aluminum drive shaft - 10/03/09 10:29 PM

i got a MWilliams aluminum 3.5" driveshaft in my 65 plymouth making 835 hp.no problems, just use 1350 U joints on both ends.

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