The driveshaft wouldn't be a "waste" because it does more then just speed. It improves acceleration, fuel economy and overall handling of the car.
Performance!!
What would be the best first (cheap $$) performance upgrade for a '13 mustang v6?
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Yea I'm not tryin to hit high speed just be able to beat someone off the line..
I agree but nothing will improve the vehicles acceleration for a first mod with a budget of the stated OP like a custom performance tuner and gears. A shaftmaster one piece is like 700.00 plus. In my opinion that's a lot of money for something that may not provide that much more difference in acceleration. Certainly not for a first mod. One could put that 700.00 into a pair of headers and get more off the line acceleration than the driveshaft.The driveshaft wouldn't be a "waste" because it does more then just speed. It improves acceleration, fuel economy and overall handling of the car.
If the OP wants to drive 140 plus, then a tuner and driveshaft is the way to go for a first mod.
Then get full exhaust like I said and gears and tuneYea I'm not tryin to hit high speed just be able to beat someone off the line..
+1,Then get full exhaust like I said and gears and tune
Ok thanks..Then get full exhaust like I said and gears and tune
I have a question on this subject. If I got the performance pack, would I need to upgrade my gears also?
They come with 3.33's so idk if that's enough for u or notI have a question on this subject. If I got the performance pack, would I need to upgrade my gears also?
Even 3:31 that you have are real nice but I would either step to a 3:55 or 3:73. My concern with a 3:73 gear would be too much gear for the stock tires. There may be too much tire spin with 3.73 gear's on the stock V6 tires when you punch it from a dead stand still. Unless you plan on upgrading tires.They come with 3.33's so idk if that's enough for u or not
2013 V6 Mustangs now come with an aluminum shaft
The 2011/2012 V6's had a 43 pound two piece driveshaft. On the 2013 V6 Mustangs Ford decided to go to the Aluminum driveshaft. They probably had way to many failures with the two piece so decided to change it.
Spend your $$$$ on a set of Axlebacks and either a K&N drop in filter or a good CAI. You will be surprised how much better your car will run.
Ronnie
The 2011/2012 V6's had a 43 pound two piece driveshaft. On the 2013 V6 Mustangs Ford decided to go to the Aluminum driveshaft. They probably had way to many failures with the two piece so decided to change it.
Spend your $$$$ on a set of Axlebacks and either a K&N drop in filter or a good CAI. You will be surprised how much better your car will run.
Ronnie
The 2013's still use the two piece driveshaftThe 2011/2012 V6's had a 43 pound two piece driveshaft. On the 2013 V6 Mustangs Ford decided to go to the Aluminum driveshaft. They probably had way to many failures with the two piece so decided to change it.
Spend your $$$$ on a set of Axlebacks and either a K&N drop in filter or a good CAI. You will be surprised how much better your car will run.
Ronnie
As others said, two documented cases. Both will not apply to you. You will need a LOT of money into it to get there.mrkrabz said:Before you do anything, you need to get a new driveshafts. The driveshaft on the 13' v6 is very unreliable. You can get it here.
Mustang Mustang Aluminum One Piece Driveshaft (11-13 V6) M4611M - Free Shipping!
If you push it to hard without a new shaft, it could snap on you, which could destroy the entire car.
After a new shaft, I would proceed to get a tune, CAI, and then a better exhaust.
It would be really hard to do in a stock car, or even cai/tune/exhuast, really. And people have had them tuned and 140 range on the autobahn on this forum and are fine.Charlie_santos said:It's not required as long as he don't take off the governor on the car. And doesn't push his car too hard. I go to the track every Friday and my car is doing great
+A LOT. It is shown to be bigger than it really is.deadsp0t said::good: and there is no real evidence this is actually a real issue. To my knowledge there have been two documented DS failures. Been on a half dozen other forums and the same two videos is all I've seen.
I believe the new one is 32 pounds. So check what the weight is on your new one before you buy, you may not be saving like the 11/12 people. So if a 11/12 person got a 20 lber, that is 23 lbs, x 4 for rotational mass is like cutting 92 lbs out of your car. Plus more, really, but it is a good idea for a daily driver. As mrcrabz said, it helps you when you race, off the line, and when on the street going to the store or work. Performance when you want performance, fuel economy when you cruise. A functional mod.ronnie948 said:The 2011/2012 V6's had a 43 pound two piece driveshaft. On the 2013 V6 Mustangs Ford decided to go to the Aluminum driveshaft. They probably had way to many failures with the two piece so decided to change it.
Spend your $$$$ on a set of Axlebacks and either a K&N drop in filter or a good CAI. You will be surprised how much better your car will run.
Ronnie
It is my first choice for spending big money on a car, but for the practicality and price for performance, get a cai/tune combo. Lol
GT owner snappe one in his 11-12 just from pushing it to hell. Not even breaking the speed limiter. So that's three, sir.:good: and there is no real evidence this is actually a real issue. To my knowledge there have been two documented DS failures. Been on a half dozen other forums and the same two videos is all I've seen.
The late 2013's have the one piece. I believe this was due to exporting the Mustang to Europe, where they have certain sections of highway that have unlimited speed limits (i.e. Germany's autoban).The 2013's still use the two piece driveshaft
Where did you see this?The late 2013's have the one piece. I believe this was due to exporting the Mustang to Europe, where they have certain sections of highway that have unlimited speed limits (i.e. Germany's autoban).
My 13 doesn't have the same looking driveshaft as the 11-12s but it still looks two piece. It looks like a one piece driveshaft from a.m but has a rubber looking sleeve in the middle.I'll try to post a pic soon. Are they any better?
If they changed the driveshaft, that's news to me. I haven't paid attention. I've only been under my car once.
Mine doesn't look like this.
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