Quick video on 1 piece driveshafts - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

acammer · 02-21-2022, 08:26 AM

I recently have had a few different people ask some questions about 1 piece driveshafts and why we would recommend one. I was way overdue for some new content on my YouTube channel, so I figured a quick 1 minute video for 1 piece driveshafts was in order. Maybe this helps this group a bit.

Ashen 6.2 · 02-22-2022, 07:43 AM

the amount of slack in the stock driveshaft is insane.

The_bald_eagle_machine · 02-22-2022, 08:05 AM

I just installed my new DSS one piece 3.5" driveshaft over the weekend. What a huge difference. All of my steering wheel shake is gone on the highway and the car feels more responsive and snappy. My car only as 39k miles on it and the center coupler on the 2 piece driveshaft gave out and the rubber boots crumbled when I pulled the shaft out. I would highly recommend anyone considering a one piece shaft to just do it!

Scotavo · 03-14-2022, 09:08 AM

My "Camaro" is a 2014 Chevy (Holden) Caprice PPV. The guys at The Driveshaft Shop in N.C. gave me all the info I needed for them to make me a carbon fiber DS. They said I could get most of what I wanted with their aluminum one but at ~600 ft lbs torque from the LSX from The Hot Rod Company of Green Acres (really) Washington, US the OEM or any two-piece was a really bad idea. Honestly the CF DS is better than I even imagined. While it's fairly long because it's for a Caprice, it does everything well. I recommend them.

camguynj · 04-20-2022, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by acammer

I recently have had a few different people ask some questions about 1 piece driveshafts and why we would recommend one. I was way overdue for some new content on my YouTube channel, so I figured a quick 1 minute video for 1 piece driveshafts was in order. Maybe this helps this group a bit.

Looks like you removed the heat shield? Also what did you use for a safety loop?

camguynj · 05-11-2022, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by The_bald_eagle_machine

I just installed my new DSS one piece 3.5" driveshaft over the weekend. What a huge difference. All of my steering wheel shake is gone on the highway and the car feels more responsive and snappy. My car only as 39k miles on it and the center coupler on the 2 piece driveshaft gave out and the rubber boots crumbled when I pulled the shaft out. I would highly recommend anyone considering a one piece shaft to just do it!

From the pics it looks like you installed an aluminum one piece driveshaft, correct? Did you experience making more shifts/sooner shifts from 1st to 2nd when just DD? What rear gears do you have? Thanks

acammer · 05-11-2022, 12:12 PM

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Originally Posted by camguynj

Looks like you removed the heat shield? Also what did you use for a safety loop?

You are correct - the heat shield is not gonna work with the 1pc driveshaft. I do not have a driveshaft safety loop in the car presently. It would be worth doing at some point for sure. Until then, in DSS I trust.

I'm not sure your shifting question was directed to me, but it didn't change anything about daily driving shifting. Under full power it's a benefit because it's one less item flexing around in the driveline, and keeps everything more direct for the transmission.

demonspeed · 05-11-2022, 12:40 PM

Definitely on my list for this winter along with a truetrac. Good stuff as always acammer

Bigdumogre · 05-14-2022, 06:35 AM

Can you post a video link. I can’t get the video to work

acammer · 05-16-2022, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Bigdumogre

Can you post a video link. I can’t get the video to work

Give this a try: https://youtu.be/Do12rtaDizY

02-22-2022, 07:43 AM	#2
Ashen 6.2 Drives: 2014 Camaro Z/SS Join Date: May 2014 Location: NW Arkansas Posts: 1,993 View My Garage	the amount of slack in the stock driveshaft is insane. __________________ 2014 Camaro SS L99, Ashen Grey w/Black Leather - Build thread - http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=491561 Mods - GPI 416 w/Custom Grind Cam, Ported Heads & Tuned by Ben, Mag Heartbeat, ZL1 Fuel Pump & DSX Aux Pump, NW 103 TB, FIC 1650's, Alky Meth, Circle D 3600 Triple Disc, RPM 5” CAI, Kooks Headers, Solo Cat Back, Viking Coil Overs & all the BMR Goodies in the rear, Zl1 3.23 Diff, DSS Axles, Gulfcoast Driveshaft, Hendrix Offset Diff Bushings, AFE Solid Subframe Bushings, 875HP/843TQ 5FDP

02-22-2022, 08:05 AM	#3
The_bald_eagle_machine Anthony S Drives: 2011 chevrolet camaro 2ss/rs Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Chiefland, FL Posts: 834	Agreed I just installed my new DSS one piece 3.5" driveshaft over the weekend. What a huge difference. All of my steering wheel shake is gone on the highway and the car feels more responsive and snappy. My car only as 39k miles on it and the center coupler on the 2 piece driveshaft gave out and the rubber boots crumbled when I pulled the shaft out. I would highly recommend anyone considering a one piece shaft to just do it! __________________ Follow me on instagram @The_bald_eagle_machine https://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=600181 Mods: Texas Speed 2 inch headers, high flow cats, and X-pipe. Custom mid-pipe, Borla Xr1 mufflers. Torqstorm Supercharger, 3.1" pulley, ZL1 fuel pump. MGW Shifter, Mcleod RST clutch, Tick master cylinder and Tick Billet bushing reinforced slave cylinder. DSS One-piece 3.5" Driveshaft, Metco Driveshaft safety loop, BCRacing Coilovers. BMR Poly Diff bushings, Poly Rear cradle bushings, Sub-frame connectors, Lower control arms, camber arms, and toe links.

05-11-2022, 12:40 PM	#8
demonspeed not afraid of the wall Drives: Camaros Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Pittsburgh Posts: 2,148	Definitely on my list for this winter along with a truetrac. Good stuff as always acammer __________________ 2023 1LE 1SS BCD GCF JF5 MN6 SIA SLN UQT 10/13/22: 1100 Past Camaros: 13 1LE\|02 SS\|01 Z28\|00 SS\|91 1LE\|91 Z28\|89 IROC-Z

05-14-2022, 06:35 AM	#9
Bigdumogre Drives: 2012 Camaro SS Join Date: Dec 2019 Location: New York Posts: 1,434	Can you post a video link. I can’t get the video to work __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3, Texas speed CNC heads, FTI billet triple disc converter, K&N cai, Katech ported TB, GPI Ported/rod modded manifold, Texas speed 1 7/8 headers, HFC, Flowmaster 2 chambers with x pipe, Mishimoto CC, MSD wires, Roto fab washer relocation, tru cool 40k trans cooler, apex scoop, Pedders extreme coil overs and much more!!

03-14-2022, 09:08 AM	#4
Scotavo Account Suspended Drives: 2013 Caprice PPV 2014 Caprice PPV Join Date: Mar 2022 Location: Zurich, Switzerland Posts: 195	My "Camaro" is a 2014 Chevy (Holden) Caprice PPV. The guys at The Driveshaft Shop in N.C. gave me all the info I needed for them to make me a carbon fiber DS. They said I could get most of what I wanted with their aluminum one but at ~600 ft lbs torque from the LSX from The Hot Rod Company of Green Acres (really) Washington, US the OEM or any two-piece was a really bad idea. Honestly the CF DS is better than I even imagined. While it's fairly long because it's for a Caprice, it does everything well. I recommend them.