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Old Jul 26, 2010, 08:29 PM
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^^That's what I meant, save up and spend it on something else. Also just looking at torqline CF driveshaft retail for $3279 for evo 8/9, could be more for X.
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Old Jul 27, 2010, 06:21 AM
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i know that i paid 1300 for my one piece CF drive shaft for my STi and it was well worth it. if you haven't tried a car with one you might not think it's a sound investment but it IS. you gain 3-5% across your whole RPM range and this is free HP, because your motor doesn't have to work for it. with racing we put a lot of stress on our engines if i can drop a psi or 2 or some timing it's all ways a good thing.
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I think a Alum. driveshaft would be a sound investment to loose to gain 2-3% across the rpms range.
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Old Jul 27, 2010, 09:15 AM
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I have customers reporting +3mph in the 1/4 mile with our aluminum driveshaft..

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Old Jul 27, 2010, 10:09 AM
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3 mph is some good stuff!
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Old Jul 31, 2010, 12:57 AM
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I have customers reporting +3mph in the 1/4 mile with our aluminum driveshaft..

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thats like 10-15 hp! or something

good stuff good stuff...
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I have customers reporting +3mph in the 1/4 mile with our aluminum driveshaft..

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How much does it cost.
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Any word from Mike on the release of their aluminum drive-shaft for X owners?
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Any word from Mike on the release of their aluminum drive-shaft for X owners?
Within the next 2 weeks it will be released..

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Old Oct 25, 2010, 01:53 PM
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Within the next 2 weeks it will be released..

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Any pricing yet? Or ballpark, like between 700-1000 or something? I am interested...my next steps are going to be lightweight ****.
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Any pricing yet? Or ballpark, like between 700-1000 or something? I am interested...my next steps are going to be lightweight ****.
Its slightly longer than the 8.. Im going to say 750-795.. Thanks!!

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Its slightly longer than the 8.. Im going to say 750-795.. Thanks!!

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Mike,

Can you shed some light on two topics.

1st. How does a lightened DS affect spool time of the turbo? If you go with a lighter flywheel (same concept) too light will lose turbo spool. Apparently a AL DS has a lesser effect than a light flywheel.

2nd. Does the front shaft need to be sent for balancing for the EVO X like it was for the VIII/IX?
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Mike,

Can you shed some light on two topics.

1st. How does a lightened DS affect spool time of the turbo? If you go with a lighter flywheel (same concept) too light will lose turbo spool. Apparently a AL DS has a lesser effect than a light flywheel.

2nd. Does the front shaft need to be sent for balancing for the EVO X like it was for the VIII/IX?
Will actually spin up turbo quicker on the light driveshaft.. of course the rotational mass on drivetrain less than motor..

Yes we require the front shaft to be modified and balanced as 1 unit..

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Old Oct 25, 2010, 03:46 PM
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I'm happy there is actually another option.

Thanks Mike.
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