Ford Racing parts one piece driveshaft for 2011-14 V8 Mustangs

[BigTaco]

I found this on the FRPP site:


2011-2014 ONE-PIECE MUSTANG GT DRIVESHAFT

M-4602-MGTM


Suggested Retail Price

$799.00


Sold in Units of:

Each (1)


tech notes

Fits 2011-2014 Mustang GT 5.0L manual transmission

One-piece aluminum construction eliminates center bearing found in OE driveshaft
Reduced overall weight and rotating mass
Delivers improved driving performance
Provides quicker acceleration
3.5" diameter
1350 U-joints
1430mm long (CL to CL of U-joints)

Bolts to OE Mustang transmission flange

Will not fit automatic transmission

I wonder if this is a rebrand of something that is already out there; maybe the Spicer unit?

 

[302 Hi Pro]

I've noticed that Axle Exchange now sells a direct bolt on 3.5" DS with the Spicer UJ on each end. The new unit comes with a new design flange that bolts to to OEM Pinion flange and it has an installed Spicer UJ.

One thing for sure, my AE DS is one of my best mods.

Dave

 

[captdistraction]

and here we go:

http://fordracingpartsbydonwood.com/driveline-parts/drive-shafts/2011-2014-one-piece-mustang-gt-driveshaft-m-4602-mgtm/

 

[BigTaco]

Might have to pick one up....

 

[KBBOSS1086]

Good find!

 

[gsw166]

noob question. what is the advantage to this mod? less weight, but is that it?

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Dunno what driveshaft they used for a picture but that's definitely not for a Mustang. Hopefully the real thing is legit.

Just ordered a Dynotech DS from Lethal earlier this week...

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

noob question. what is the advantage to this mod? less weight, but is that it?

Less overall weight but also less rotating inertia; car will accelerate and decelerate quicker because there is less mass to speed up/slow down.

 

[TMSBOSS]

noob question. what is the advantage to this mod? less weight, but is that it?

It's a good question.

Yes, less rotational weight in the drive line is always good.

Removing the center joint and bearing also has an advantage. This removes some of the play and all of the flex from the center of the shaft.

I had issues with slack in the drive link causing a bucking issue when cold, like when you drive slowly out the driveway. The one piece removed this issue. YMMV

 

[ArizonaBOSS]

Also no CV boots to fail at high speeds...

 

[Grant 302]

Is it made by Axle Exchange? Or does anybody know the manufacturer? Doesn't look like one of the common brands I've seen for our cars.

 

[captdistraction]

the picture is a placeholder of an old fox/sn95 driveshaft. I am waiting to see a real picture of this thing, but I'm sure its just a rebranded 3rd party part. If it has a proper CV on it, then I'm all about getting one.

 

[KBBOSS1086]

If Ford Racing is putting their name on it I'd expect it to be a pretty decent unit from a reputable mfg.

 

[TMSBOSS]

If Ford Racing is putting their name on it I'd expect it to be a pretty decent unit from a reputable mfg.

Agreed....but.

Ford Racing will put their mark up on the part.

 

[BigTaco]

Just confirmed from FRPP; this driveshaft is made by DANA/Spicer.

Big Taco

 

[Grant 302]

Just confirmed from FRPP; this driveshaft is made by DANA/Spicer.

Big Taco

Thanks for digging that up!
Looks pretty new:
http://dana.mediaroom.com/index.php?s=26450&item=136975

[pdf]http://spicerparts.com/sites/default/files/perf-alumds-102014.pdf[/pdf]

 

[captdistraction]

Nice, this goes on to the list

 

[further]

I just spoke with FRPP racing parts (1800FORDSVT). According to the rep, the part is NOT made by Spicer. He couldn't tell me the manufacturer either. The product will not be available until May 1st. Perhaps someone with better connections than me can confirm or dispute this.

 

[BigTaco]

I spoke with Mike from FRPP. I was on hold for a bit of time while he confirmed. He stated that the part was mfg by Dana/spicer and that they were back ordered. The first order is for 50 units. Do you recall whom you spoke with? Not calling BS, just think the person you spoke with May be off the mark....

 

[docs302]

I just got this DS last Friday......waited about 1 month. Ordered from Don Wood. Haven't opened the box yet but the price was hard to pass up.