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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:11 PM
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Okay need a driveshaft soon what kind of should I get Aluminium or steel for +1000 rwhp twin turbo nnbs truck am building.

I just want something that could hold up and handle some abuse, I know that steel is right choice but wondering about rotating mass and performance effect.Link off the truck is below

What do you guys think ?
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:16 PM
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I have an aluminum one from the Driveshaft Specialist. I don't know what it will hold up to power wise but diesel trucks run an aluminum driveshaft too so I'm hoping mine will be fine.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 08:50 PM
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Originally Posted by scooter k
I have an aluminum one from the Driveshaft Specialist. I don't know what it will hold up to power wise but diesel trucks run an aluminum driveshaft too so I'm hoping mine will be fine.
Thanks scooter I'll give them a call on Monday and ask, they might have a better idea.
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Old Mar 24, 2012 | 09:34 PM
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Go with a 5in al
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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Well, I just talked to them and asked them about 5in al driveshaft torque rating.

They said they had a diesel truck that weights 8000lb pushing 1000 whp & 2200tq with 5in al.
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Old Mar 29, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Did they mention what ujoints that was with? Probably 1450 or larger.
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