When Marlon Mitchell of Fly Ford Racing called us about this innovation from Dynotech Engineering Services, we had to see it. From the factory, '05-'10 Mustangs are fitted with a 38-pound, two-piece steel driveshaft supported in the middle. Only Ford driveline engineers know for sure why Mustang is fitted with a two-piece driveshaft, but you can bet it is centered around reducing harmonics. Ford wants you to enjoy a smooth ride.
Dynotech's one-piece, fully articulating aluminum driveshaft not only simplifies your modern Mustang's driveline, it gets a whole bunch of weight out as well.
Installing the one-piece Dynotech driveshaft is something you can do in your driveway or garage in about one hour. We're visiting Fly Ford Racing in Southern California for a closer look at what's involved and what this shaft does for performance.
1 One-piece T-6061 3.5-inch...
1 One-piece T-6061 3.5-inch aluminum driveshaft technology is now available from Dynotech Engineering Services for ’05-‘10 Mustangs. This is a terrific piece made to high standards and dynamic balanced at more than 5,000 rpm. Aluminum construction means less rotating weight and more power to the rear wheels.
2a Retailing for $730, the...
2a Retailing for $730, the Dynotech driveshaft features a fully articulating...
2b ...Constant velocity joint...
2b ...Constant velocity joint that enables the use of a one-piece shaft.
3 This is the factory two-piece...
3 This is the factory two-piece steel driveshaft assembly, which tips the scales at 38 pounds according to Dynotech. Weight alone, not to mention multiple connections, consumes power.
4 With the transmission in...
4 With the transmission in gear and the parking brake set, driveshaft removal begins at the CV joint coupling with the removal of six bolts with a 12mm socket. Place the transmission in neutral and release the parking brake to rotate the shaft 180-degrees to remove all fasteners.
5 CV joint coupling disconnected,...
5 CV joint coupling disconnected, which frees the rear shaft segment.
6 The center bearing support...
6 The center bearing support assembly is next, with two bolts securing it to the transmission tunnel. Reinstall the bolts to help keep moisture and debris out.
7 The driveshaft flange at...
7 The driveshaft flange at the transmission is disconnected next using a 12mm socket. Removal may require some extra effort with a pry bar once all four bolts are removed.
8 The factory driveshaft...
8 The factory driveshaft assembly is removed from the rear due to exhaust system restrictions.
9 The transmission output...
9 The transmission output flange mating surfaces need to be dressed with fine grain sandpaper or wire brush to ensure solid driveshaft flange installation. The rear axle CV joint flange must also have clean mating surfaces to help keep things square.
10 Dynotech Engineering provides...
10 Dynotech Engineering provides this CV joint flange adaptor. Use a thread locker on the bolt threads and torque to 41 ft-lb in a crisscross fashion.
11 Here, the shaft is positioned...
11 Here, the shaft is positioned and readied for installation.
12 The transmission flange...
12 The transmission flange and driveshaft meet each other at this time.
13 Bolts get thread locker...
13 Bolts get thread locker and 76 ft-lb of torque in a crisscross fashion.
14 Rear flange and CV coupling...
14 Rear flange and CV coupling are secured next. Bolts get thread locker and are tightened to 76 ft-lb.MM