crazynights

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I'm gathering parts for a conversion. 700r4 or T56 into my 1982 Camaro Z. Right now it has a T350 tranny. I found a driveshaft from a 2001 Camaro that had a stick (sold ugh) but was wondering are the driveshafts same length for 4th gen and 3rd gen if converting same tranny? If I grab this will it work for either conversion?
Thank you.

sofakingdom

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Yes.

Just be sure it isn't one of the ones with the cardboard (LITERALLY) stuffing inside of it, instead of any real balancing or damping.

crazynights

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Thanks Sofa. Any way I can tell by pics? Or is there a code I need to look/ask for?

jmd

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If it's aluminum from a 2001 F-body, it's cardboard damped.
The yoke will have a damper built in, which makes the shaft itself, shorter.
Not worth good money, but not a bad piece to put in your car for while.

crazynights

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Picked up a 1LE Aluminum driveshaft. Gonna replace the u joints. Do I need a conversion u joint or any stock replacement will work? Rear is a GM 10 bolt.

Also, can I use the U Joint straps I have now, or do I need to get new straps for the aluminum shaft? The u joints caps are close in size, 1/8 and 1/16, but don't want the u joints to slip out.

Thank you.

jmd

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If the u-joints in it don't fit the 10-bolt pinion yoke, you need a conversion joint in back.

Once you have that, stock straps will work.

If you don't know what sizes you have, go through this and measure to identify yours: http://www.driveshaftspecialist.com/... ID Guide.html You will more than likely have either 1310 or 3R (S44 GM type) joints.