I know grantelli is comming out with a new supercharger, maybe you can be their test mule

 

Oh you're right, the p/a will not change just by swaping the DS. There really shouldn't be any issues if not lowered. However, the one piece DS does not have the dampning effect the stock DS does, so NVH could be a factor. If so, adjusting the p/a could help. If lowered and changing to a one piece DS, you've changed a few things and again, adjusting the p/a can help NVH if present.

 

I have the 4" Shaftmasters, you will be very pleased with how your 3.5 changes the car! I found that the car was a little quicker at the track after putting the Shaftmasters on, and the vibration was gone on the highway.

 

IT'S HERE!!!!!!!!!


Packaging (Good thing it was Double boxed by Shaftmasters. )



Everything looks good no dents or damage of any sort.


According to my scale the DS weighs 16.6lbs.


Question for Shaftmasters:
What's this?
I'm sure it belongs just wondering what it is.


As of now it looks like install is set for next weekend at TacoBill's.

 

It looks like weight to balance the d/s. I didn't have any of those on my Spydershaft!

 

I am tuning in as well. This product could very well be on my list in the future...

Also, can anyone compare this product to those offered by the Driveshaft Shop (you can PM me if you are worried about thread hijack)?

 

I have a similiar weight on my Coast as well.



Install scheduled for 12/22. It'll be my Christmas present to Leo.

 

D@mn Bill, are you sure that stock DS was ever installed?

 

Thanks Bill good to know.

 

If I was doing the test, I'd have it done by now..........


(walks away, jealously )

 

For those of you who are following this thread I thought that this thread may be of interest to you. It is from our most recent satisfied customer.
http://www.mustangcollective.com/sho...t=shaftmasters

 

My 4" Shaftmaster DS has those weights too and it's vib free up to 80 mph.

 

Question:

Will this d/s interfere with my MGW shifter?

(considering this mod as well, but unfortunately I don't have access to Taco Bill to help me install it... )

 

We recently sold one of our 3.5 inch diameter shafts to a forum member who also is using the MGW shifter. Go to search, type in shaftmasters and click on billy bix 76 install thread.
Robert

 

Hi Art!
In short, the answer is no. However, you will run into problems if you go with the BMR front loop; makes contact on the 1-3-5 shifts.
A shim will need to be fabricated to eliminate this riding condition (see my Coast thread).

 

Not always. My BMR loop fits fine with the MGW at 10 turns. The top of the loop is exactly underneath the rear mount of the shifter. BMR is aware that people are having some issues with clearances and are looking into it. May not be the loop at all and just tollarences with the cars, i.e., tranny cross member being a few mm towards the front or rear.

Also, many folks have used shims, but either make one or have one made that is like a block with thickness to fit your need. Drill two holes and get longer bolts. I would not put washers behind the mount to move the loop back. I believe this would greatly diminish the integrity of the loop and that would not be pretty if the shaft drops.

 

Alum shaft is sooooo on my list.


GROUP BUY!!!!!!

 

Definitely a planned mod on my list.

 

Same here.

 

Shaftmaster DS is in!!!

Install went down yesterday afternoon at TB's. Install took us a 4-5 hours as we ran into some complications. None of which are the fault of shaftmasters.

Problem 1
Stock DS was very rusted and made it pain to get it off. Problem with solved with a little PB and a rubber mallet.

Problem 2
The Shaftmaster adapter plate requires 8mm hex socket. Had to run to Sears and pick one up.

Problem 3
My ebrake wasn't working. This was from a bad reinstall of the ebrake after my LCA install a few weeks ago.

So with that said the install should take about 2 hours and some change.

After the install I took it out for a spin to TB's proving grounds where I got the car up to 120mph vibration free. Additionally I drove it down from LA to San Diego last night. If I hadn't installed it myself I'd believe it was the stock one.

As far as performance goes the difference is amazing. The rpms's pick up so much faster. Accelration feels faster and smoother. I'm more than satisfied with all aspects of the DS and the level of customer service I recieved from Shaftmasters.

DS clearance- No clearance problems to report. More than inch clearance even next to the infamous "ebrake bracket". FYI- I have Steeda ultralite springs, auto tranny.

Weight difference-
After removing returning home today I weighed the stock DS and it came in at 38.8lbs while the Shaftmaster 3.5" aluminum shaft weighed in at 16.6lbs. That's a 22lb weight difference.

Track times-
Went to the track Friday night. Problem I ran into is that because of my 4.10 gears and the cold weather I wasn't able to get any traction. All my runs started with fishtailing which required me to left off the gas in order to avoid the wall. So because of that all my times were between 10-13 secs. FYI-It's a 1/8 mile track. So because of this I will not be able to provide an accurate difference before and after the ds install. What I can say though is that the DS definiatly registers in the butt-o-meter.

Write-up should be up late tomorrow.

Here's some pics while you wait for the write-up







Stock DS and Shaftmater DS on scale.