> > And speaking of driveshafts... What if that kind of power really is
too
> >much? Could the stonger driveshaft from a '98 R/T CC be used, or are
> >they too different? What options do I have, other than buying a new
> >driveshaft every week? And, what other parts are subsceptible to wear
in
> >high-HP situations? rearend? tranny? clutch? Are there beefier
> alternatives
> >for those?
>
> Axles and rearend. This is all comes down to that weak link we were
> talkin' about. Stay away from slicks and you'll have no problems really.
> Soon as you start runnin' sticky tires and serious hp you'll start
breakin'
> driveline parts if they're not upgraded. Send a mail to the guy on my
> Dragtruck page that's runnin' juice on his '97 and ask him what he's
broke.
> 8^) You got nothin' to worry about for quite awhile dude. Just keep
> addin' that hp for now. 8^)
yeah, the dak's shaft is very strong, but upgrading to a nice one peice
aluminum driveshaft would be a nice addition, they will add more power to
teh rear wheels, i put a Ford SVO aluminum driveshaft in my mustang, and
let me tell you. that made a difference!. you can feel the car running
smoother at higher rpms. and if you are worried about strength???
i recently ran my mustang at the local race track on 275/50/15 drag
radials. i droppped the psi to 15# and dropped the clutch at 5000 rpm off
the line! talk about getting planted in the seat! them tires bit and my car
went! and teh driveshaft didnt break:)
so the aluminum one is still just as strong and LOTS better. i noticed on m
old DAK that it had a 2 peice driveshaft with a rubber carrier bearing.
that didnt look like it would hold much power to it. it would be a good
idea to go over to a solid shaft made of aluminum:)
Jarrod
Jarrod Pilone moparman@laker.net
http://www.laker.net/moparman
'98 Mustang GT 14.43@94.40
'75 Dodge Powerwagon & '72 Dodge Demon
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