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Carbon Fiber One-Piece Driveshaft
SKU: CHSH3-C
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Horsepower
+3
Torque (ft-lbs)
-13
Pounds Saved vs Stock
What You'll Need
Jack and jack stands, socket set, torque wrench. Straightforward unbolting of the old shaft and bolting in the new one. No lift required but it helps.
First-time modders or complementing existing upgrades
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Price Comparison
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Why Install This?
Benefits
- Incremental gains that stack well with other bolt-on mods
- Lighter rotating mass means faster spool-up and quicker shifts
- Carbon fiber driveshafts reduce vibration at high RPM
Things to Know
- Professional installation recommended — requires specialty tools or expertise
What Does This Do?
The driveshaft transfers power from the transmission to the rear axle. The factory Challenger uses a heavy two-piece steel driveshaft with a center support bearing. This carbon fiber one-piece eliminates the support bearing (one less failure point) and saves 13 lbs of rotating mass. Benefits: faster acceleration from reduced rotational inertia (the engine doesn't have to spin as much weight), eliminates the center bearing vibration that some owners report at high speed, and carbon fiber absorbs vibration better than steel. Trade-offs: carbon fiber driveshafts can shatter on catastrophic failure (steel bends), so always use a driveshaft safety loop if drag racing. They're expensive ($1,200+). An aluminum one-piece driveshaft gets you most of the weight savings at lower cost if budget is a concern.
Technical Details
Lightweight carbon fiber replaces heavy factory two-piece shaft. Reduces rotational mass by 15+ lbs. Eliminates carrier bearing vibration.
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