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Everyone's entitled to my opinion. ;)
All,
I came across this company here (see below link). They have an impressive resume working with the likes of NASCAR Nextel Cup & BUSCH Series, Craftsman Truck Series, NHRA, IHRA, SCCA, NSCA, SCORE to name a few. They also work with the likes of the Tremec transmissions company for those interested in the new S197 (includes Boss) Tremec T-56 Magnum transmission conversion. Tremec is recommending this company when looking for a new drive train which will be required if you make this MT-82 conversion. I believe they have a Carbon Fiber wrapped Aluminum drive shaft also. They do a lot of custom work to and will work with you.
This company offers both 3 1/2" steel one-piece and Aluminum one-piece units. The steel shaft is claimed to be 13 lbs lighter than OEM and they're charging 499 for this unit. The Aluminum shaft is 21 lbs lighter than OEM and they're charging 730 which includes free shipping. I think this is less than what the DSS Aluminum drive shaft costs. More info can be found here:
http://www.dynotechengineering.com/MustangDriveshaft_files/slide0001.htm
and here:
http://www.dynotechengineering.com/
For me personally, I got too much on my plate to start this particular trans conversion. I'd like to try out the MT-82 for at least a year to evaluate this unit before I decide to swap or not. I should be taking delivery within 2 weeks of my 13 LS. I have so many little BS mod things I want to get done to the car first before fall/winter sets in this year. For now - I'll stick with the MT-82 with the MGW shifter but I am very tempted to make the switch.
Cheers,
MMD
I came across this company here (see below link). They have an impressive resume working with the likes of NASCAR Nextel Cup & BUSCH Series, Craftsman Truck Series, NHRA, IHRA, SCCA, NSCA, SCORE to name a few. They also work with the likes of the Tremec transmissions company for those interested in the new S197 (includes Boss) Tremec T-56 Magnum transmission conversion. Tremec is recommending this company when looking for a new drive train which will be required if you make this MT-82 conversion. I believe they have a Carbon Fiber wrapped Aluminum drive shaft also. They do a lot of custom work to and will work with you.
This company offers both 3 1/2" steel one-piece and Aluminum one-piece units. The steel shaft is claimed to be 13 lbs lighter than OEM and they're charging 499 for this unit. The Aluminum shaft is 21 lbs lighter than OEM and they're charging 730 which includes free shipping. I think this is less than what the DSS Aluminum drive shaft costs. More info can be found here:
http://www.dynotechengineering.com/MustangDriveshaft_files/slide0001.htm
and here:
http://www.dynotechengineering.com/
For me personally, I got too much on my plate to start this particular trans conversion. I'd like to try out the MT-82 for at least a year to evaluate this unit before I decide to swap or not. I should be taking delivery within 2 weeks of my 13 LS. I have so many little BS mod things I want to get done to the car first before fall/winter sets in this year. For now - I'll stick with the MT-82 with the MGW shifter but I am very tempted to make the switch.
Cheers,
MMD