Custom Driveshafts - Toyota Nation Forum : Toyota Car and Truck Forums

RichieRichJP · 08-22-2007, 08:17 PM

Okay, searched this and came up with only one topic that had any sort of useful information.
First off, I know there are a lot of interchangeable parts when doing the e153 auto to manual swap, but no where really has anyone shed light on the driveshaft. I know a few people out there have the st205 3sgte with extra mods and I also wanted to know if the 3sgte one could swap out the Solara one.
Another problem is if the 3sgte axles are the same as the V6 Gen 4 Camry axles? I'm also looking at upgrading the CV joints and ATS Racing seems to be the only company that has any aftermarket part that could be used in the swap.
At this point, it looks like I'd be doing a hell of a lot of interchanging parts but I don't even know if half of them would bolt on with no problems.
To clarify things, I'm looking to plant (from the parts I'm getting are gauged for) up to 550hp

Rdizzle · 08-22-2007, 08:50 PM

The axles are not the same i think, since the mr2 won't fit the camry, you have to get solara or V6 camry axles and hub. I wouldn't worry though, the axles should stand up to 500hp pretty easily. I doubt the driveshaft is swapable since one is RWD and the other is FWD. If you have the type of budget that allows it, just get a custom driveshaft made, really not to expensive in the grand scheme of thing and will be built to hold any power you want.

RichieRichJP · 08-22-2007, 10:35 PM

I know driveshaftshop.com makes them, but I'd really like to know how much they cost. I'm guessing almost a grand, which is way more than I'd like to pay out at this point.
I also don't have the measurements and things required to send the order in.
Measurements
If anyone can give me the information for the link above (for V6 Solara axles), please post them.
I might go to the Toyota dealership and see if I can find the torque rating information for the driveshaft.

What options would I have for axles?

Venom_5 · 08-22-2007, 10:39 PM

driveshaftshop was just featured in this month's Modified Mag ... on the S14 auto to manual swap ^_^

they also make axles, dont they?

Rdizzle · 08-22-2007, 10:41 PM

I still say stick with V6 axles, tony has proven they stand up to the power.

And as for costs for driveshafts, a nice high torque aluminum one should only run you about 600 bucks custom. Maybe a bit more or less

RichieRichJP · 08-22-2007, 10:42 PM

^I forgot! I should PM him and ask

Oh, he has a different transmission and an auto!