The price is rediculously high. I agree that genuine GM stock axles ( stick) would handle 400 HP but aftermarket CV axles will easily fail. However, any quality CV axle shop should be able to make up axles from different GM parts for $100 each.
------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, 3.4" Pulley, N* TB, LS1 MAF, Flotech Exhaust Autolite 104's Custom CAI 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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Isolde Member
Posts: 2504 From: North Logan, Utah, USA Registered: May 2008
DSS "400 HP" axles will take 400 horses, with clutch drops and drag slicks. Further, they can do you custom lengths / widths. and for a bit more coin, they offer axles rated to 800 HP. You may need an F40 to make use of them, however.
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joebaldie Member
Posts: 235 From: new jersey united states Registered: Oct 2007
Well, really, the HP doesn't matter so much. What matters is the torque, on the output end of the differential, since it's a more correct measurement of the force being transmitted through the axles.
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Isolde Member
Posts: 2504 From: North Logan, Utah, USA Registered: May 2008
Well, sorta. Horsepower can be a little torque at very high rpm, like 263 ft-lbs at 8000, or it can be a lot of torque at low rpm, like 350 ft-lbs at 6000 rpm. Now, if you're doing a clutch drop at your HP peak, then the heavier the flywheel, the worse the rpm is for the axles. Unless your clutch fails to bite or your trans breaks. But the shock load of 400 HP either way is more than the shock load of 300 HP. So rating by HP has solid validity.
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ALLTRBO Member
Posts: 2023 From: College Park, MD Registered: Mar 2006
I'll let you know how they work out for me. I was SICK of screwing around trying to find good used axles (got screwed twice among other issues that made me want to explode) and I wouldn't ever try the cheap parts store junk so these are the ones that ended up in my car (I bought them before they were listed). It stung deep, but I won't have to worry about a single axle issue for a very long time. I'll compare them with a junk pair of stock axles when I get my car back.
for what its worth. These are the guys I was talking about in another post, that If I had to get (or have to) for my LS3 swap, ill go with them. THey have been building custom 800 and 1000+hp axles for the new GTO guys for years. Yea, every now and then, someone will brake one, but for the most part, they last. You can check them out on LS1GTO.com There is another company called Hendrik racing (not NASCAR) and they build some great stuff too.
Rob
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Nov 10th, 2010
Australian Member
Posts: 4701 From: Sydney Australia Registered: Sep 2004
I can't keep the boots on my car. need a better clip for the rubber boot any ideas? I did try hose clamp but no good as the screw part stops the rotation.
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Dennis LaGrua Member
Posts: 15139 From: Hillsborough, NJ U.S.A. Registered: May 2000
I can't keep the boots on my car. need a better clip for the rubber boot any ideas? I did try hose clamp but no good as the screw part stops the rotation.
CV boot clamps are available at most auto stores that cater to garages and repair centers. All you will need is the special crimping pliers that secures the clamps tightly on the boot. The universal clamps sold by HELPS don't go on tight enough and are not the best choice.
------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, 3.4" Pulley, N* TB, LS1 MAF, Flotech Exhaust Autolite 104's Custom CAI 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
Check to make sure that the C/V isn't making contact with anything and therefore wiping the C/V boot clamp off. This happens when either you are making horsepower (and overpowering the stock,mushy engine/trans mounts) or the engine and trans mounts are just plain old worn out. It happened to me long ago on a '88 GT race car where I thought I had enough clearance to the frame. However there was so much movement in the mounts that the C/V would rub on the frame under acceleration .