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 Jan 27 2006, 04:11 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard  Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214  |
Anybody ever heard of the main driveshaft breaking/snapping in a 1G AWD? If so where does it break at? I took my driveshaft to the driveshaft building shop here in town and he wanted to know which components fail most often so that he could try to avoid reusing or including them in the new (2-piece instead of 3-piece) lightweight driveshaft.
Thanks Brett -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Jan 27 2006, 05:54 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Update:
After searching DSMTuners website, I've found that for the most part, the yoke is the weakest part of the stock driveshaft. One member even chimed in that he was running 10s (I saw the timeslip) on the stock driveshaft, he just kept breaking yokes. Any further information would be helpful though. Thanks -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Jan 27 2006, 08:49 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 8 |
The yoke is the weakest part. We were able to break drive shaft yoke on demand. We now run an upgraded transfer case which allows for a larger yoke. The first 2 sections of the driveshaft have also been replaced with an aluminum one.
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Jan 27 2006, 08:59 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Interesting. Please elaborate on the upgraded transfer case if you will Darryl. More than likely, that route won't be necessary but it still interests me to find out the alternative to stock parts.
I may just end up taking the stock yoke and having it cryotreated if need be. 400hp is my goal for this year, 500hp is the overall goal. -------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Jan 29 2006, 06:13 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 8 |
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Jan 29 2006, 07:46 PM
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Pretty dang sweet. Maybe in the future, but now cash is a little tight.
-------------------- QUOTE (gsxracer80 @ Oct 31 2006, 12:41 AM)
thanks hcar.... I am still massaging that area trying to get it ready...  |
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Jan 29 2006, 09:06 PM
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 Eats and sleeps DSM jargin. Group: Members Posts: 1,995 Joined: 27-November 04 From: Yates City IL Member No.: 389 |
turbohcar
Might what to invest in a driveshaft hoop, if your worried about breaking yokes. -------------------- 92 Eagle Talon TSI AWD "The Black Golfball" How fast can a 14B go???
91 Chevy C1500 "Problem Child" **SOLD** 01 Impala DD 07 Trailblazer Wife's new DD Cars run on blood, sweat, and horsepower... Without the first two, you can't get the last" SOB Racing "Sitting On Blocks" |
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Jan 29 2006, 11:11 PM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
Nice upgrade. Too bad it isn't more affordable. Driveshaft hoop? That doesn't sound like a bad idea really.
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Jan 29 2006, 11:24 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 396 Joined: 10-January 01 From: Peoria, IL Member No.: 8 |
Yes affordable it isn't
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