On Suprasports.com, I found a aluminum drive shaft for sale. Does anyone know if it is stronger then the stock?

Why not email the store?

1987 Toyota Supra

Past:
1990 Mustang GT 1988 Supra
1988 Supra Turbo
1989 Supra Turbo-threw a rod, kept turbo for current ride
1987 Supra, 1988 Supra
1991 Maxima SE, 1981 Chevette(yes im serious)1987 Taurus
1981 Celica GT(the first car)

suppose to be as good but a lot lighter.

If the drive shaft you are talking about is the one piece aluminum shaft it is NICE.
MUCH LIGHTER THAN STOCK BY FAR! A friend bought one, and my center bearing may need replacing, so when it goes I will buy one. It drops about 25-30 lbs I believe as well!

Can I use an auto tranny turbo drive shaft with a 5spd turbo drive shaft? Are they the same?

I just got my auto drive shaft and later next yr, I wanta swap in a manual tranny... can I reuse the aluminum drive shaft?

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Personally, that would be among the last mods on my list, because I dont forsee a noticable gain. Unlike a flywheel, the stock driveshaft diameter really isnt that much wider than the output shaft of the transmission. A flywheel, on the other hand, is about one foot in diameter. When compared to the crank, you can see where weight and mechanical advantage comes into play. Also, a driveshaft isnt subject to the constant change in RPM that a flywheel is; it sees a more gradual rise in speed.

Is there a power gain? sure. Is it worth spending 300 bucks? I dont think so. I think you would have better results spending your money on beer and hookers - at least you would have a payoff for your cash.

I eat rice with my beef.

Stock DS weighs in at around 34-35 lbs if I remember correctly and the alluminum one weighs 11 lbs. That combined w/ the lw flywheel lets you get more power to the ground w/ less drivetrain loss.

I have both and it is money well spent if you have pretty much all the bolt-ons already.

I just got my auto drive shaft and later next yr, I wanta swap in a manual tranny... can I reuse the aluminum drive shaft?

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Originally posted by toyotasupra88:
Can I use an auto tranny turbo drive shaft with a 5spd turbo drive shaft? Are they the same?

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No. The manual drive shaft is slightly shorter. If you're interested in selling your auto driveshaft, I'll take it. Drop me a line: rocko414@hotmail.com

Hondas are like the special olympics. They might win the race, but they're still retarded.

I've just heard that a auto driveshaft is shorter than a manual driveshaft. And all I need is a new aluminum pipe of the same grade/thickness to replace the auto one. They would re-weld the ends to the new shaft. I'm keeping it.



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Anyone know the measurements on the one piece for the R-154? The length and yoke size, splines, etc. I dont have the tranni yet, and I know its different from my auto that im swapping out. I'm gonna have one made, it'll be cheaper and I wont have to wait for 4-6 weeks for it. Let me know, thanks.

'89 Supra Turbo - "Victoria"
Currently undergoing a rebuild.
Soon to be running 12's.

Where can i get that alluminum driveshaft? please e-mail me at Turbo51502003@yahoo.com thanks any help would be greatly appricated. Chris

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Originally posted by ChrisTurbo5150:
Where can i get that alluminum driveshaft? please e-mail me at Turbo51502003@yahoo.com thanks any help would be greatly appricated. Chris

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did you actually read the thread. Initial poster stated where EXACTLY he found the drive shaft

Greddy TD-06SH
Tanabe SS DP
Tanabe Hyper Medallion Exhaust
Fluidyne Aluminum radiator
RPS Stage three clutch
New brakes all around
HKS EVC III
Supra MKIV 17x8 up front and 17x9.5 in back

How can we help those poor souls that refuse to help themselves?



I eat rice with my beef.

I tried Suprasports.com, and all I got is a
website for boats ????

Could someone please post the correct link.

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Originally posted by LordLo:
On Suprasports.com, I found a aluminum drive shaft for sale. Does anyone know if it is stronger then the stock?

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You are right, it was posted wrong, suprasport.com, not suprasports.com. Don't get all harsh on the guy


* http://www.SwaqValley.com *

name stealer........



I eat rice with my beef.

aluminum is nice but i would go with the cf one

www.sicrides.8m.com

I had originally posted a new thread but this seems to be just what I had been looking for. The argument of whether or not its worth the cost to upgrade aside, is the aluminum driveshaft going to be safe to take to high horsepower? Say near or beyond 600?

Aluminum seems like such a flimsy material for that much stress...

Jeff
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1987 Toyota Supra 5spd Turbo
Targa top, black ext. beige int.
Currently stock b/c I'm currently broke
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1991 Toyota Celica GT
Sunroof, grey in and out. Stock and staying that way.