S14 5-Speed Driveshaft Help?

[GSXRJJordan]

I recommend getting a one-piece manual tranny driveshaft made, there are multiple places that make them cheap. I know R&D Factory used to sell them for around $200, and since S14 M/T driveshafts can go for as much as $150, it's not much more expensive while being lighter/stronger than the stock unit.

[keeeban]

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

I recommend getting a one-piece manual tranny driveshaft made, there are multiple places that make them cheap. I know R&D Factory used to sell them for around $200, and since S14 M/T driveshafts can go for as much as $150, it's not much more expensive while being lighter/stronger than the stock unit.

I was thinking the same thing. I might as well go 1-piece so I don't have to deal with anything going wrong later. I have a couple friends that I can talk to to have one made, or get some kind of discount from.
Thanks for the input!

[s14unimog]

think about the future though. If you decided later that you want to go to a VLSD unit, if you don't already have one, you'll likely purchase one from an ABS car and so the housing will be 1/2" longer than the non-ABS housing. Just some food for thought.

[GSXRJJordan]

Originally Posted by s14unimog

think about the future though. If you decided later that you want to go to a VLSD unit, if you don't already have one, you'll likely purchase one from an ABS car and so the housing will be 1/2" longer than the non-ABS housing. Just some food for thought.

Most 1pc driveshafts are made 5/8"-3/4" short. He'd still be fine, although closer than before... but the real question is why the hell would anyone upgrade to a VLSD (and have to get new axles) when they can get a REAL LSD for a couple hundred extra bucks?

[omgRWDgoodness!]

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

... but the real question is why the hell would anyone upgrade to a VLSD (and have to get new axles) when they can get a REAL LSD for a couple hundred extra bucks?

Because an $80 Z32 VLSD + $30 J30 halfshafts = $120. That's a difference of a little more than a "couple hundred extra bucks" compared to a $900 1.5 way.

[GSXRJJordan]

Originally Posted by omgRWDgoodness!

Because an $80 Z32 VLSD + $30 J30 halfshafts = $120. That's a difference of a little more than a "couple hundred extra bucks" compared to a $900 1.5 way.

J30 axles are becoming rarer and rarer because the S14 guys need them, here in socal it's actually easier to find 180sx axles from Japan. I've seen lots go for $100-$150, and used two ways are about $500.

Regardless, I've posted my advice, having been there, built FD cars, and helped countless others go from stock to competitive. You've posted yours. I'm done.

[s14unimog]

Originally Posted by GSXRJJordan

Most 1pc driveshafts are made 5/8"-3/4" short.

Some, not all. Mine was only 1/2" so I had contact after installing an ABS housed VLSD.