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Old 02-18-2010, 04:45 PM
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Default Swapping LS1 driveshaft to LT1 car?

Looking to shave as much weight off my car as possible right now, and wondering if the LS1 aluminum driveshaft is a direct bolt-in for the LT1 cars, or if its a pain in the *** to do?
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It is a direct fit.
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Originally Posted by DiabloFormula
It is a direct fit.
What he said.
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Good to know. Thanks guys!

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Yeah simple to do, and a direct fit.
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Does anyone know the weight of the LS1 driveshaft vs. the weight of the LT1 driveshaft? I tried searching, couldnt find anything
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i think its around a 5lb weight difference, not positive though.




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