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RACEGT · 08-03-2004, 01:13

Ok People

I have now fixed my clutch problems but I feel that the problem may transmit to the Drive shafts and CV joints.(Resulting in broken ones)

I am now looking for an upgraded Drive shaft replacement which posibley do away with the CV joints and install Universal joints.

Anyone know of a place that can make em for me. Im told it is the same setup used in the LS1 commodores.

smciner1 · 08-03-2004, 02:14

Interesting. I would like to hear how it goes.

Redhawk · 08-03-2004, 02:24

Try Mal Woods in Warwick Qld on 07 4661 3548, worth the price of a phone call at least, talk to Mal or Ben.

rod · 08-03-2004, 02:43

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Originally Posted by RACEGT

Ok People

I have now fixed my clutch problems but I feel that the problem may transmit to the Drive shafts and CV joints.(Resulting in broken ones)

I am now looking for an upgraded Drive shaft replacement which posibley do away with the CV joints and install Universal joints.

Anyone know of a place that can make em for me. Im told it is the same setup used in the LS1 commodores.

the LS1 in the Commodore uses a C.V. Drive shaft just like the Ford, they are haveing the same problem

regards
rod

BOSSGT · 08-03-2004, 03:21

I am currently manufacturing Full billet half shafts this includes the knuckles being billet as well, the torsional twist will be better than the stock ones so as to absorb some of the shock.will be a couple of weeks though.

Elmer Fudd

Thunder Kiss · 08-03-2004, 03:38

Race, there's a place on Douro St I've used called A1 Auto Balancing. The owner, Pete Smith, seems fairly knowledgeable, at least in old school stuff, it may be worth sussing him out for yourself.

Cobra · 08-03-2004, 04:49

i remember Peter from APS was saying on saturday that he is developing driveshafts for the XR6 Turbo, which would obviously mean they are interchangable with any BA IRS.

RACEGT · 08-03-2004, 06:09

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Originally Posted by rod

the LS1 in the Commodore uses a C.V. Drive shaft just like the Ford, they are haveing the same problem

regards
rod

Rod Your correct
the LS1 OEM equipment uses C.V joint but some of the guys are getting Universal joint made up with stronger shafts.

I spoke with DriveShaft engineering today on the matter. I need to find them a sample of original equipment to make up these drive shafts cost is about $1800- $2000.

There Phone number is 02 95456522

TIKFD6 · 08-04-2004, 04:32

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Originally Posted by Redhawk

Try Mal Woods in Warwick Qld on 07 4661 3548, worth the price of a phone call at least, talk to Mal or Ben.

Ben is also a Forums member, WTB156, and he knows what he's talking about.