FMS aluminum driveshaft

millatime · 02-05-2005, 04:32 PM

Does anyone know what the difference is between the aluminum driveshafts for the 5.0s and the 4.6s? Ford Racing only lists 2 different ones- 1 for 96+ and one I think for 79-95. I would assume it depends on which transmission you have...not what engine you have. The reason I ask is that I have a friend with a 95 who just sold his car and will give it to me at no cost. Is there any way to make it fit?

*venom* · 02-05-2005, 06:34 PM

It will not fit as I had one on my 85 SVO and when I sold it I tried to put it on my 98 GT and it would not fit on the tranny side.

millatime · 02-05-2005, 08:22 PM

Is there any way to change the yokes to make it fit? I know the guys with automatics can use their stock front yoke with the alum. ds and it works just fine

actually I found my answer...all I have to do is change the slip yokes. Now I just have to figure out how many and part numbers :icon_scra

*madmatt* · 02-05-2005, 09:16 PM

But is it balanced right for our trannys? Thats all I would be worried about, is unnecessary wobble and such. Cool though if it will work.

tedinde · 02-05-2005, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by madmatt

But is it balanced right for our trannys? Thats all I would be worried about, is unnecessary wobble and such. Cool though if it will work.

Im pretty sure driveshafts balance has nothing to due with the trans, It as to be totally balanced itself. I shortend a driveshaft once and had it welded by a friend to fit a 351 windsor/ c6 trans combo i out of a pickup to put in a 82 Capri back in 1986. He had a machine shop and balanced it for me.

Just get a front yoke that fits and you will be ok.

spike_africa · 02-06-2005, 08:47 AM

yeppers balancing has nothing ot do with the tranny.

millatime · 02-06-2005, 11:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madmatt

But is it balanced right for our trannys? Thats all I would be worried about, is unnecessary wobble and such. Cool though if it will work.

apparently there is no difference in the 79-95 and 96+ driveshafts except for the yokes...the rest is identical

*madmatt* · 02-06-2005, 06:47 PM

Awesome, learn something new every day. Thanks guys

Blue02GT · 02-06-2005, 09:03 PM

Back in 1978 when I was racing a 66 Mustang I swapped tranny's and had to have a drive shaft shortend. I took it to a shop that specialized in drive shaft and drive trains and they cut it, welded on a different yoke and balanced it. Worked great and was not expensive. I would think you could do the same.

02-05-2005, 04:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
millatime never enough Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 221	FMS aluminum driveshaft Does anyone know what the difference is between the aluminum driveshafts for the 5.0s and the 4.6s? Ford Racing only lists 2 different ones- 1 for 96+ and one I think for 79-95. I would assume it depends on which transmission you have...not what engine you have. The reason I ask is that I have a friend with a 95 who just sold his car and will give it to me at no cost. Is there any way to make it fit?

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venom Super Moderator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 5,225	It will not fit as I had one on my 85 SVO and when I sold it I tried to put it on my 98 GT and it would not fit on the tranny side. __________________ http://www.mustangboards.com/mustang...500/ppuser/103

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madmatt Traitor...lol Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Lexington, SC Posts: 7,911	But is it balanced right for our trannys? Thats all I would be worried about, is unnecessary wobble and such. Cool though if it will work. __________________ RPMPlanets

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02-05-2005, 08:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
millatime never enough Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 221	Is there any way to change the yokes to make it fit? I know the guys with automatics can use their stock front yoke with the alum. ds and it works just fine actually I found my answer...all I have to do is change the slip yokes. Now I just have to figure out how many and part numbers :icon_scra

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Blue02GT Ex Mini Smack King Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: St. Louis Posts: 868	Back in 1978 when I was racing a 66 Mustang I swapped tranny's and had to have a drive shaft shortend. I took it to a shop that specialized in drive shaft and drive trains and they cut it, welded on a different yoke and balanced it. Worked great and was not expensive. I would think you could do the same. __________________ True Blue 2002 GT Premium 4r70W 1/8 8.205@ 84.780 1/4 12.874@ 107.20 Bolt on's n/a NMRA #7703 Dyno'd at Modular Depot 251 hp. 291 Tq. 4.30's, 3500 Stall converter, Steeda upper & Lowers, Tokico drag struts, M & M frame connectors, P & A valve body, C&L plenum, Accufab 75mm TB, Jet Hot Long tubes, Hooker O/R X, Steeda catback,SCT tune,Steeda pullies.

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