By: Dennis Trusnik
Any problems with pinion angle on car with lowering springs 1"?
By: Christopher Campbell
In reply to <a href="https://www.onallcylinders.com/2022/08/19/easy-power-plays-for-4-6-3v-mustangs-part-2-ford-racing-aluminum-driveshaft-install-some-driveshaft-math/#comment-348475">EJ</a>.
Hi EJ,
It’s only been in the car since last August, but I have had the opportunity to get out on track a couple of times with it. The most significant improvement I noted is how much smoother the driveline felt overall, especially at high RPM. There was more vibration with the stock one than I had realized. Up shifts and downshifts also felt better, possibly related to the decreased weight of the driveshaft. I had not been expecting to feel a very noticeable difference with the shaft, so I ended up feeling more pleased than expected with the upgrade.
Thanks for the reminder to update this article.
By: EJ
Now that the driveshaft has been installed for a bit over a year... what's your feedback on it?
By: Sal
In reply to <a href="https://www.onallcylinders.com/2022/08/19/easy-power-plays-for-4-6-3v-mustangs-part-2-ford-racing-aluminum-driveshaft-install-some-driveshaft-math/#comment-347115">Christopher Campbell</a>.
Thanks Chris. I was worried that they were needed for a specific torquing thing.
By: Christopher Campbell
In reply to <a href="https://www.onallcylinders.com/2022/08/19/easy-power-plays-for-4-6-3v-mustangs-part-2-ford-racing-aluminum-driveshaft-install-some-driveshaft-math/#comment-347110">Sal</a>.
Hey Sal,
It's unusual that you received a different hardware kit, but it's totally fine for the installation. The Allen bolts mostly just make it easier to tighten around the driveshaft flange vs a hex head bolt. If you find that you prefer two additional Allen bolts, they are standard sizes and can be found at any hardware store for under $5.
By: Sal
HI,
I just bought this driveshaft and it included 4 hex bolts and 2 allen head bolts versus the 4 allens and 2 hex bolts you show here. Does that matter for the install?
By: Christopher Campbell
In reply to <a href="https://www.onallcylinders.com/2022/08/19/easy-power-plays-for-4-6-3v-mustangs-part-2-ford-racing-aluminum-driveshaft-install-some-driveshaft-math/#comment-317802">Eric</a>.
Hi Eric!
Thanks very much! It's Mineral Gray, which was only available in 2005 for the S197 Mustangs. It was discontinued for 2006 and later models and has not returned on any subsequent generations. I actually looked for quite a while to find one in this color.
The wheels are 19x10.5 Velgen VMB5 with 305/30/19 tires front and rear.
By: Eric
*What wheels?
By: Eric
Is that Vapor metallic paint? Also, wheels are on that S197? They look great!