[BullittMagnum1796]

I've read that there is a carbon fiber driveshaft that should fit our cars. OK gearheads, pro's and cons of a carbon fiber driveshaft please. Thanks

 

[Green Bullitt]

con: $$$$$$$

 

[merc50]

around 7-900 dollars. where as aluminum is 180.

 

[BullittMagnum1796]

I saw one for $599. Are they as stong as steel ones?

 

[Mus408]

Why bother with it? You won't break the one you have,and the HP increase wouldn't be seen much. Save the money for a gear change,Drag Radials,or the Bullitt HP kit coming from Paul's HP.

<font size=-1>[ This Message was edited by: Mus408 on 2001-08-26 10:48 ]</font>

 

[FordBullitt]

One of the real draws for the carbon fiber driveshaft for racers is that when they break, the fray into a harmless bushy fiber bundle where the break occurs. Won't damage anything around it or come through the floor pan.

Second, they absorb vibration and are very stiff, but as noted...expensive.

Brian