Why are 5 spd axles so damn expensive??

[BYprodriver]

Originally Posted by jb92563

Why so expensive? Supply and demand! Guess those axles just break too easy and the supply is drying up?


Seems like the consensus at this forum was that a 3.4l will need the more robust "S" drivetrain and brakes, especially when racing.

I don't recall reading whether the 5 speed tranny was really up to the task either when increasing the HP.

Maybe the expensive drive shafts are just the reason you need to upgrade to "S" parts.

Many owners with more powerfull than stock engines report the 5-speed is a temporary use part.