We (my brother and I) used an aluminium, slip yoke shaft in a GT-1 Camaro that we raced SCCA with, only to go back to steel because it made a ton of noise (pinging) while shifting. This alone would drive me crazy in one of my Syncros. Mechanics also commented that more power can be transfered to the wheels via steel. dylan Al and Sue Brase <albeeee@MCHSI.COM> wrote: It does seem like a good idea. I wonder why it was never done by the factory. Acceleration might be enhanced somewhat. Would this help in a Syncro? Al Brase Eric Zeno wrote: > I've got a gut here in Pgh. PA that will build these. They must work > good as I have never tryed one. I would like to see these built out > of Aluminum. This would lighten the load alot. Some gas powered > Ford trucks have Aluminum drive shafts. For the small extra cost > it would be a major improvement. > ERic >
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