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Old 04-12-2006, 11:53 AM
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Here's a pic of Tony's drive shaft after he gets that turbo on his new Mustang.
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Old 04-12-2006, 12:46 PM
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ouch... who did that?
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details man, we need details!
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This is a stock steel that somebody broke. I think he had a supercharger but not sure. I believe the post was on the Corral. Our factory drive shaft is heavy and weak. You will need one of the $700 aluminum shafts to hold that turbo with sticky tires.
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Nice!
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Looks like melted chocolate.
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Old 04-13-2006, 09:53 AM
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dang, must be some thin-wall stuff. I've broken f-body ones much worse though
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Ford Racing Performance Parts may be coming out with an aluminum driveshaft. I talked to a guy this morning and he said if they get enough calls they will. It will be like the Ranger shaft M-4602-R that some are shortening and using with the Cobra flange M-4851-B. Would be nice to get it the correct length.

Give them a call and get them rolling. 586 468 1356
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I just had a steele one made localy for about $250 if I remember right.
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I have the aluminum driveshaft from FRPP. I've hit it with over a dozen 7000rpms dumps and it's held. I went to do an oil change on my F150 and it to has the same alum driveshaft. So I know I have a spare if needed. -Mark
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