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Aluminum driveshaft upgrade, worth it?

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Old 12-04-2004, 11:20 PM
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Aluminum driveshaft upgrade, worth it?

Aluminum driveshafts can be found quite cheap online so I was thinking about swaping mine out. I was wondering are all drive shafts the same, basically is a 1LE about the same as say an aftermarket one?
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depends, some aftermarket ones are balanced better, have better welding, and use a better grade of aluminum some worse
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I have an aluminum driveshaft on my Camaro and to be honest I really didn't feel a huge difference. I'd only do if if you're a hardcore drag racer or making some serious power. I bought one just because I was installing a new rear end so I decided since I was already take everything out might as well upgrade.
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really if your going to do a new driveshaft have one made for your car, and have them balance it in the car that will show a difference
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