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boost addict · 10-22-2011, 12:03 AM

so i searched but couldnt find a definitive answer, my cars getting tuned friday and im looking toward 400+ whp. i cant really see the stock driveshaft holding it since it has that rubber joint. what are the s13 driveshafts good for? also i just ordered a nrg 2.5 qr and dont have p/s so im wondering if the extra strain will cause it too develop a lot of play

*fliprayzin240sx* · 10-22-2011, 10:48 PM

It will hold, rear end and shfts will handle 600hp.

harrypotter · 10-22-2011, 11:12 PM

I don't get it! Are you worried about your steering shaft or your drive shaft?

boost addict · 10-23-2011, 09:46 AM

Haha my actual drive shaft and also the strain of no p/s on a a quick release

boost addict · 10-23-2011, 01:29 PM

And what about launching the car with radials or even slicks? I'll prob get a 1 piece ds by then but I'm jw

ShakotanGazelle · 11-13-2011, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by boost addict

And what about launching the car with radials or even slicks? I'll prob get a 1 piece ds by then but I'm jw

even with slicks, your main concern wont be the driveshaft, it will be the stock axles/CVs snapping

trsebert · 11-13-2011, 05:56 PM

the release should be fine.

Seraphim38 · 11-13-2011, 06:38 PM

You can get a solid steel driveshaft for around $300. It can tighten up throttle response slightly. An aluminum one piece driveshaft can enable you to drop 8 pounds of rotating mass and costs in the $400 range. I just ordered a one piece aluminum driveshaft on Friday, and already had one in my last car (supercharged Mustang Cobra)

JSimpson · 11-13-2011, 06:42 PM

dude stock driveshafts are tough as hell. you will blow your tranny to pieces before your DS goes. So when you go Z32 trans you will get the 1 piece DS that comes with the kit and you're all done!

Anon9mouz · 11-13-2011, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JSimpson

dude stock driveshafts are tough as hell. you will blow your tranny to pieces before your DS goes. So when you go Z32 trans you will get the 1 piece DS that comes with the kit and you're all done!

See I'm having problems with mine when I can feel it in my seat at certain speeds or in I turn to the right for dome reason. I think my carrier bearing is going out and from I heard it would be an endless process of having to replace them so I would assume its cheaper just getting the 1 piece. So idk but I think ima have to get a 1 piece from the DS shop on eBay. Seems like it should eliminate my problem and help me in the long run lol

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JSimpson · 11-13-2011, 08:11 PM

Oh yeah if your middle bearing is loose then that DS is shot. But regardless, HP did not cause that. 20 years of age did. Clutch kicks are much more efficient with a 1 piece DS...

Anon9mouz · 11-13-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by JSimpson

Oh yeah if your middle bearing is loose then that DS is shot. But regardless, HP did not cause that. 20 years of age did. Clutch kicks are much more efficient with a 1 piece DS...

True u r right so that's what ima try to get for myself for Christmas lol or my bday 10 days later

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Mishkin_707 · 11-16-2011, 10:26 AM

Don't worry about the quick release, I got a couple friends to get the NRG quick release in their cars after they saw my set up, they have swapped hondas with no power steering and the quick release they have are fine with no play, they've had these set ups for three years.

10-22-2011, 12:03 AM	#1
boost addict Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northwest Indiana Age: 32 Posts: 859 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	driveshaft and quick release questions so i searched but couldnt find a definitive answer, my cars getting tuned friday and im looking toward 400+ whp. i cant really see the stock driveshaft holding it since it has that rubber joint. what are the s13 driveshafts good for? also i just ordered a nrg 2.5 qr and dont have p/s so im wondering if the extra strain will cause it too develop a lot of play

10-22-2011, 10:48 PM	#2
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	It will hold, rear end and shfts will handle 600hp. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

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harrypotter Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Panama City FL Posts: 626 Trader Rating: (19) Feedback Score: 19 reviews	I don't get it! Are you worried about your steering shaft or your drive shaft? __________________

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10-23-2011, 09:46 AM	#4
boost addict Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northwest Indiana Age: 32 Posts: 859 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Haha my actual drive shaft and also the strain of no p/s on a a quick release

10-23-2011, 01:29 PM	#5
boost addict Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northwest Indiana Age: 32 Posts: 859 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	And what about launching the car with radials or even slicks? I'll prob get a 1 piece ds by then but I'm jw

11-13-2011, 05:56 PM	#7
trsebert Join Date: May 2011 Location: Grovetown, GA Age: 39 Posts: 32 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the release should be fine.

11-13-2011, 06:38 PM	#8
Seraphim38 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Washington Posts: 810 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	You can get a solid steel driveshaft for around $300. It can tighten up throttle response slightly. An aluminum one piece driveshaft can enable you to drop 8 pounds of rotating mass and costs in the $400 range. I just ordered a one piece aluminum driveshaft on Friday, and already had one in my last car (supercharged Mustang Cobra)

11-13-2011, 06:42 PM	#9
JSimpson Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	dude stock driveshafts are tough as hell. you will blow your tranny to pieces before your DS goes. So when you go Z32 trans you will get the 1 piece DS that comes with the kit and you're all done!

11-13-2011, 08:11 PM	#11
JSimpson Banned from the Marketplace Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,009 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Oh yeah if your middle bearing is loose then that DS is shot. But regardless, HP did not cause that. 20 years of age did. Clutch kicks are much more efficient with a 1 piece DS...

11-16-2011, 10:26 AM	#13
Mishkin_707 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: everywhere Age: 43 Posts: 732 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	Don't worry about the quick release, I got a couple friends to get the NRG quick release in their cars after they saw my set up, they have swapped hondas with no power steering and the quick release they have are fine with no play, they've had these set ups for three years.