CVPI driveshaft

[ctrlraven]

Just want to confirm that the correct MMX/MMC one to get from a used '99/00 CVPI from the slip yoke - pink, green and blue? Also is $175 a good price for one in good shape and would it be wise to have it checked out before having it installed?

[ImpalaSlayer]

that is the correct striping or pink/green with no third. id say thats not a bad price. if you find another let me know

[babbage]

Yes I'd check it out. send it to dennysdriveshaft.com get it balanced and get new U's put on it.

[ctrlraven]

that is the correct striping or pink/green with no third. id say thats not a bad price. if you find another let me know
I asked the guy at the shop that located the one for me if he can find another one. I'll let you know what he says.

[ImpalaSlayer]

I asked the guy at the shop that located the one for me if he can find another one. I'll let you know what he says.
thanks brother!

[gdmjoe]

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Agree with babbage ... Have it checked-out, (re)balanced, and new U-joints installed.

Additional markings on the driveshaft .....

http://www.gdmjoe.com/drivetrain/mmcdriveshaft02.jpg

http://www.gdmjoe.com/drivetrain/mmcdriveshaft03.jpg
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[ctrlraven]

Thanks guys!

[vtwoodsman]

I checked with my Lincoln/Mercury parts dealer for the CVPI drive shaft for the 99/00 models, using the Ford part number. The dealer parts guys said it was an obsolete part, plus if he could get it, it would cost $1600. Geezum!
Any other used units out there ???

[RR|Suki]

Man maybe keep looking, I got mine on Ebay for $75 or something if I remember right

[gdmjoe]

vtwoodsman - I checked with my Lincoln/Mercury parts dealer for the CVPI drive shaft for the 99/00 models, using the Ford part number. The dealer parts guys said it was an obsolete part, plus if he could get it, it would cost $1600.
It's been obsolete since ~ 2003. And the price that s/he gave you was list ( wholesale would be ~ $1200 ).
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[gdmjoe]

RR|Suki ... I got mine on Ebay for $75 or something if I remember right
Got mine from a CrownVic.us member ( Bonedriver ) back in 2004; used, (re)balanced ( to 10,000 RPM ), new U-joints, and shipping for $120.
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[NYGarageQueen]

I would check local junk yards as well - even car-parts.com

Those cars are still very common, even based on the year.

[babbage]

Got mine from a CrownVic.us member ( Bonedriver ) back in 2004; used, (re)balanced ( to 10,000 RPM ), new U-joints, and shipping for $120.
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You must have sent it to Denny's?

[ctrlraven]

I've checked the local junk yards, most of them are too far gone to recover/repair. It will still all be cheaper than a new Dynotech or whatever brand.

When checking out Car-Parts.com I get this option.



Drive Shaft, Rear
Police pkg thru 4/05/99
Police pkg from 4/06/99
exc. thru 4/05/99
Which is the right one to select?

[eric jones]

I have to ask because I seriously don't know, What makes them better than our OEM's?

[ctrlraven]

I have to ask because I seriously don't know, What makes them better than our OEM's?


Ford (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford) offers a Metal Matrix Composite (MMC) driveshaft (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Driveshaft) upgrade. The MMC driveshaft is made of an aluminum matrix reinforced with boron carbide (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boron_carbide), allowing the critical speed of the driveshaft to be raised by reducing inertia. The MMC driveshaft has become a common modification for racers, allowing the top speed to be increased far beyond the safe operating speeds of a standard aluminum driveshaft.:beer: :burnout:

[Speed]

I've checked the local junk yards, most of them are too far gone to recover/repair. It will still all be cheaper than a new Dynotech or whatever brand.

When checking out Car-Parts.com I get this option.



Drive Shaft, Rear
Police pkg thru 4/05/99
Police pkg from 4/06/99
exc. thru 4/05/99
Which is the right one to select?

http://www.crownvic.net/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1808168&fpart=1