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Old 03-14-2025, 08:52 PM   #1
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Carbon Fiber Driveshaft Selection

Hi,

I am in progress of pulling the trigger for the carbon fiber driveshaft for my 2018 ZL1.

My build is pretty solid (camshaft, 2650R, Katech Goliath HPFP, E60-70, intake and suspension mods etc.). I mostly do some roll racing because dig is not that popular in my country, so I am trying to find another thing where I can get some benefits.

Based on the above, I've decided to go with the carbon fiber driveshaft. Unfortunately, I am a bit lost with the selection due to some variety on the market:
  1. Driveshaft Shop (DSS) - https://driveshaftshop.com/product/2...utomatic-only/
  2. QA1 - https://qa1.net/carbon-fiber-drivesh...o-ss-auto-sfi/
  3. Gulf Coast Driveshafts - https://gulfcoastdriveshaft.com/qvte...czl1a-g6325cf/

I would appreciate it if somebody could share thoughts, opinions, experience and/or advise with regarding the above-mentioned products.
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Old 03-14-2025, 09:15 PM   #2
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Originally Posted by b1anc0 View Post
Hi,

I am in progress of pulling the trigger for the carbon fiber driveshaft for my 2018 ZL1.

My build is pretty solid (camshaft, 2650R, Katech Goliath HPFP, E60-70, intake and suspension mods etc.). I mostly do some roll racing because dig is not that popular in my country, so I am trying to find another thing where I can get some benefits.

Based on the above, I've decided to go with the carbon fiber driveshaft. Unfortunately, I am a bit lost with the selection due to some variety on the market:
  1. Driveshaft Shop (DSS) - https://driveshaftshop.com/product/2...utomatic-only/
  2. QA1 - https://qa1.net/carbon-fiber-drivesh...o-ss-auto-sfi/
  3. Gulf Coast Driveshafts - https://gulfcoastdriveshaft.com/qvte...czl1a-g6325cf/

I would appreciate it if somebody could share thoughts, opinions, experience and/or advise with regarding the above-mentioned products.
That Gulf Coast one says it fits ‘12-‘15 ZL1, not the Gen6 (in the description below in the listing). Might want to double check.

I wouldn’t run DSS on anything. Track record on their stuff is terrible.

QA1 has had good reviews and feedback from what I’ve seen.
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Old 05-12-2025, 09:08 AM   #3
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I live by QA1 and have heard nothing but good about them. Never any first hand experience though.
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Old 05-13-2025, 09:06 AM   #4
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I installed the QA1 on my 2017 Camaro SS it’s been installed for 6 years now with no issues super high quality easy to install it weighs pretty much the same as the stock SS driveshaft it did introduce move nvh but could be a combination of all the BMR suspension arms, rear cradle support, rear differential and rear cradle lockouts
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