Black Magic

Is it a 2 piece like the GT? If so it seems like guys are breaking them with slightly modified power, thus will this hold up to the 475 hp Shelby? Thoughts.

245/45ZR-17

Interesting, I dont think this topic has been covered. I'd like to see what SVT did to make the driveshaft GT500 compatible. (tq wise)

crazyhorse

I scoured the press kit. No mention of driveshaft design or material.

svtbird91

Good question for HTT,or any Ford engineer who might be reading this!

Mongoose

Maybe Brad can ask um.

ManEHawke

I don't know, but I wouldn't doubt it's a 2-piece driveshaft.
It is a fast car and critical speeds can cause a one piece to bow and possibly break, so rather than increasing diameter it is safe to use a 2-piece with less diameter.
The one piece driveshaft on the V6 is quite hefty.
Another thing to know is that 68" is the maximum practical length that a driveshaft can be. At that point and over, 2 or more piece is required.
I don't think the GT500 is that long, but I do think the critical speed makes a 2-piece neccesary.

Black Magic

Unless something under the car requires it to be a 2 piece, I would think 1 is better. The wheelbase is 107 on these cars and a NHRA prostock is 105 max I think. They run 1 . With 475 hp as a starting point I would think these cars with mods will be in the mid 500 to 600 hp range in a hurry. And the car is heavy at launch also.