drive shaft shorting service

[joe b]

I've got a winter project in mind. I'd like to move my pump & inlet forward and I'm curious if there is anywhere to have my shaft cut down.

Alternatively does anyone know if there are any shafts that fit an SJ pump @ 3 in. shorter. I know the FX1 is @ 1 in. but I want more.

 

[special fx]

Running Kawi 900 couplers will net you about 2". It will let the driveshaft move forward 2" and still run your stock shaft. You'd have to create a spacer plate to move the bearing housing forward the same amount to maintain the seal and bearing surface placement. Food for thought.....

 

[joe b]

Running Kawi 900 couplers will net you about 2". It will let the driveshaft move forward 2" and still run your stock shaft. You'd have to create a spacer plate to move the bearing housing forward the same amount to maintain the seal and bearing surface placement. Food for thought.....

Hi-dee-ho Cheif:wave:

So I use Kawi couplers & FX1 shaft to get where I want to be... Cool:Banane35:

 

[snowxr]

Joe B,
I can shorten the driveshaft to whatever length you need, and machine new splines on the end.

Kurt

 

[joe b]

Joe B,
I can shorten the driveshaft to whatever length you need, and machine new splines on the end.

Kurt

Sweet!!!! If I decide to go this route I'll hit you up. I think I'd rather cut the shaft than space the bearing housing.

 

[IceRocket1286]

You can simply cut and weld your shaft to whatever length as well. A few guys around here are doing it to their sxr's so they dont have to spend $500 on a skat trak extended drive shaft for their Mag pumps.

 

[#ZERO]

Why do you want to move you pump forward?

 

[joe b]

You can simply cut and weld your shaft to whatever length as well. A few guys around here are doing it to their sxr's so they dont have to spend $500 on a skat trak extended drive shaft for their Mag pumps.

Cool!!! More options... Thanks

Why do you want to move you pump forward?

I'm thinking shorter wheelbase, tighter turning radius. I'm also wondering if moving the weight of the pump forward & towards the center will bring my nose down a little.

 

[#ZERO]

I'd use a longer ride plate to bring the nose down IMO.

Most people are using setback impellers, mag pumps and longer shafts for better handling and to improve hookup.

Even the new 2008 superjet is going to have the pump assembly moved back a few inches.

 

[parrdaddy]

Cool!!! More options... Thanks




I'm thinking shorter wheelbase, tighter turning radius. I'm also wondering if moving the weight of the pump forward & towards the center will bring my nose down a little.

You'll have to shorthen the hull the same amount to get more steering, OR you can set the entire pump back a few inches and get the same results. But to answer your question, an OE SJ shaft is 3 pieces welded anyway, the splined end and the bearing end are machined pieces welded to a reduced mid section.

 

[Flash-FX]

joe b, the FX driveshaft is 2.100" shorter..is that close enough?

 

[Flash-FX]

I'm thinking shorter wheelbase, tighter turning radius. I'm also wondering if moving the weight of the pump forward & towards the center will bring my nose down a little.[/QUOTE]

It sounds like you need to experiment with that FX-1 in your back yard....???:shhh:

Trying to make a Superjet a FX is hard to do. :banghead: JK.

 

[WFO Speedracer]

Joe B,
I can shorten the driveshaft to whatever length you need, and machine new splines on the end.

Kurt

Can you shorten a Kawasaki driveshaft? I have an x2 shaft that I may need shortened unless I can find one the right length for my project.

 

[RoyalFlush@PCB]

Can you shorten a Kawasaki driveshaft? I have an x2 shaft that I may need shortened unless I can find one the right length for my project.

Which project? I seem to remember a few you've started. :tomato:

 

[WFO Speedracer]

One I haven't started yet.I am finishing the 300sx up now,which is difficult when you are slammed working on everyone elses stuff to make a paycheck.

 

[snowxr]

Can you shorten a Kawasaki driveshaft? I have an x2 shaft that I may need shortened unless I can find one the right length for my project.

Do you need to shorten it in front of the bulkhead, or behind the bulkhead?

 

[WFO Speedracer]

Behind the bulkhead,basically just cut the end off and respline it,The Kawi shaft uses straight cut splines btw.

 

[DeMan686]

Anyone ever find someone to shorten a kawi drive shaft?

 

[Big Kahuna]

@Sasquachcrap

 

[Sasquachcrap]

Yes. Look me up on face book snl industries or Stephen Lundy.