samhouston Donating Members 153 Member For: 15y 11m 19d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 16/02/12 12:22 AM Share Posted 16/02/12 12:22 AM Hi,Just wondering how much power people have put through there standard tailshaft in an FG XR6T ute.I am making just over 500rwhp and I don't really want the thing to break, although I won't get another one built if it isnt necessary.ThanksSam Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78944-standard-tailshaft-strength/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 5m 5d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 16/02/12 12:33 AM Share Posted 16/02/12 12:33 AM Just don't lower the car and it should be fine with that power. Keep an eye on the centre bush. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78944-standard-tailshaft-strength/#findComment-1196883 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Impellor Member 835 Member For: 14y 9m 7d Gender: Not Telling Posted 16/02/12 12:39 AM Share Posted 16/02/12 12:39 AM On 16/02/2012 at 12:33 AM, Paulie2256 said: Just don't lower the car and it should be fine with that power. Keep an eye on the centre bush.Interested to know what difference lowering would make ? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78944-standard-tailshaft-strength/#findComment-1196885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 5m 5d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 16/02/12 01:42 AM Share Posted 16/02/12 01:42 AM Lowering will change the angle of the shaft. Decreasing the joint and bush life. A lot of people have problems with high power and lowered vehicles, especially if they have traction. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78944-standard-tailshaft-strength/#findComment-1196904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhouston Donating Members 153 Member For: 15y 11m 19d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 16/02/12 01:53 AM Author Share Posted 16/02/12 01:53 AM So what would your opinion be on 500hp, lowered, on slicks on a drag strip.Something will break won't it? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78944-standard-tailshaft-strength/#findComment-1196911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 5m 5d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 16/02/12 02:09 AM Share Posted 16/02/12 02:09 AM I wouldn't lower it if running slicks. They are hard enough to fit on a standard height car and yes you greatly increase your chance of snapping something. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78944-standard-tailshaft-strength/#findComment-1196922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
samhouston Donating Members 153 Member For: 15y 11m 19d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 16/02/12 02:13 AM Author Share Posted 16/02/12 02:13 AM I think my best bet is just getting a tailshaft built. I have changed the clutch and apparently the diffs are fine.I will test fit the slicks and if need be I can lift it back up for the strip. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78944-standard-tailshaft-strength/#findComment-1196928 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paulie2256 Donating Members 7,441 Member For: 16y 5m 5d Gender: Male Location: SE Melbourne Posted 16/02/12 02:16 AM Share Posted 16/02/12 02:16 AM I'm pretty sure there are a few guys on here with 1 piece tailshafts. Maybe read up a bit about that. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78944-standard-tailshaft-strength/#findComment-1196933 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonjaz Donating Members 1,841 Member For: 16y 4m 19d Gender: Male Location: CQ Posted 16/02/12 08:45 AM Share Posted 16/02/12 08:45 AM lowered manual with slicks and stock driveline, I dont think it will like it but I say roll the dice and find out :sungum: Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78944-standard-tailshaft-strength/#findComment-1197223 Share on other sites More sharing options...
234Fpv Donating Members 522 Member For: 13y 9m 19d Gender: Male Location: Yeppoon qld Posted 16/02/12 10:05 AM Share Posted 16/02/12 10:05 AM Cv joints are the most common thing to fail when lowered from what I've heardSent from my HTC Desire using my right hand 1 Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/78944-standard-tailshaft-strength/#findComment-1197292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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