Driveshaft Lengths
02-22-2009, 12:11 PM
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Driveshaft Lengths Hey I was wondering if a ls1 automatic driveshaft is the same length as a LS1 t-56 driveshaft. There is a guy selling a a automatic ls1 driveshaft for 60 bucks obo Locally. Let me know
02-22-2009, 03:24 PM
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What about ls1 auto to lt1 auto, same length? Also heard they are alot weaker. Anybody know about what point the start to break(60ft and hp wise)? Been thinkin about doing this myself but dont want it breakin during a round.
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ok yeah....my beater v6 has a 2 piece shaft and i don't like the way it looks and i think the center support bearing is going out....so any one piece driveshaft should be the same length?
02-22-2009, 05:47 PM
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no 3rd gens came with a 2 pc shaft
still cant understand why they put a 2 pc in the 4th gen at all,hmmmm.
as far as how strong the alum shaft is well there are a bunch of 10 sec.Ls cars with them with a stick that could be a different outcome especially mixed with traction it may
still cant understand why they put a 2 pc in the 4th gen at all,hmmmm.
as far as how strong the alum shaft is well there are a bunch of 10 sec.Ls cars with them with a stick that could be a different outcome especially mixed with traction it may
02-22-2009, 05:49 PM
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And I can't understand that logic either other than to preserve ground clearance for a certain engine and tranny combo :\
02-23-2009, 07:47 AM
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83-02 shafts are interchangeable.
Auto/Manual/V6/V8 ... doesn't matter.
(Trans/rear end combos from 82s are not compatible with later 3rd gens)
Some early 4th gen V6s (3.4L) came with a 2pc shaft that had a bracket mounted to the torque arm.
It can be removed and replaced with a 1pc shaft. (Very popular mod for 3.4 owners; I've done it many, many times for people)
And yes, $60 is a great deal. $125 is typical for a used shaft in good condition.
They're good shafts for 11+ sec cars, but I've seen guys shred them with bigger setups.
If you're planning on running low 11s or better, get a purpose-built aluminum of Chromemoly shaft.
Auto/Manual/V6/V8 ... doesn't matter.
(Trans/rear end combos from 82s are not compatible with later 3rd gens)
Some early 4th gen V6s (3.4L) came with a 2pc shaft that had a bracket mounted to the torque arm.
It can be removed and replaced with a 1pc shaft. (Very popular mod for 3.4 owners; I've done it many, many times for people)
And yes, $60 is a great deal. $125 is typical for a used shaft in good condition.
They're good shafts for 11+ sec cars, but I've seen guys shred them with bigger setups.
If you're planning on running low 11s or better, get a purpose-built aluminum of Chromemoly shaft.
