2-piece/1-piece driveshaft questions
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2-piece/1-piece driveshaft questions
My 98 V6 Camaro has a 2 piece drive shaft. GM quoted me $1200 for a replacement. I found an $800 carbon-fiber one piece driveshaft aftermarket for the Z28 or SS. Would this CF shaft be a good replacement, or are the sizes different from the V8 to V6?
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By any chance is the center support bearing on your V6 making noise/going out? My V6 Firebird had that happen. Apparently it is a common problem. My shop tried to rebuild it but were not successful. They told me I would need a new driveshaft.
I was told and I have heard that many people have put in a 1-piece driveshaft and it works just fine. I was also told that all 2002 (?) models have the one-piece driveshaft already installed. Not sure this is correct though.
Bottom line, I think you can put in a stock V8 driveshaft in a V6 F-Body with no problems as long as it is balanced. Also you will probably have to find some way to remove your center bearing assembly. Just my 0.02.
I was told and I have heard that many people have put in a 1-piece driveshaft and it works just fine. I was also told that all 2002 (?) models have the one-piece driveshaft already installed. Not sure this is correct though.
Bottom line, I think you can put in a stock V8 driveshaft in a V6 F-Body with no problems as long as it is balanced. Also you will probably have to find some way to remove your center bearing assembly. Just my 0.02.
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I know the carrier bearing is damaged, but it hasnt started making noise, yet. Because of all the effort behind doing so, I am not at all interested in rebuilding the carrier. Also, because of all the variables and margins of error associated with having 3 u-joints, I want to go to one piece. Good to know that I'm all set to do this. Once I get the driveshaft, that is. Thanks for the response.
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I thought that the weight savings would outweigh the cost of aluminum or steel. By saving that much weight, arent you helping fuel economy and performance by leaps?
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okie dokie. A 1-piece V8 prop shaft will work on my Slomaro. CF is way overkill for my application. I'm lookin for an aluminum one-piece shaft. Most excellent, fellas. Much appreciated.