Are all the aluminum driveshafts in Firebirds/Camaros the same length between 82-02 manual or auto? Is the difference in the yokes in lengths, Im reading that from 82-97 its 41.5" and 98-02 is 41". All I really want is to use an ls1 3" diameter aluminum driveshaft on my 87 GTA with 9 bolt rear end. Will all driveshafts bolt on the same or is there something I need to change, Im just comfirming this before I make the swap.

I can't confirm the length. However, the JG1 shaft, auto or manual, is the same and a direct fit--though with pre-88 cars, there was a problem with the rear U-joint not fitting. I used and recommended CarQuest p/n 3-3130 when that was the case. Many members have swapped in the LS1 shaft, but I've yet to read of a fitment problem.

JamesC

My 9 bolt axle is from an 89 so Im hoping all is well and its a smooth install.
Im just preparing myself for any suprises, I have had many in the past getting stuck having to wait for parts.

I'd suggest you're good to go.

JamesC

The older cars with the 4speed manuals or 3 speed autos had short transmissions, and longer driveshafts. I have a 45" long DS.
The newer ones are all similar I believe

82-92 shafts are 41.5" center to center and the 93-02 are 41". I don't know if the CL lengths are true for ALL applications but this is what I measured when attempting to go aluminum after a TKO 600 installation. Checked a lot of 82-02 shafts- steel and aluminum. The differance seems to be that dampening ring they put on the post-93 models. But if the tranny is stock the later one should work just fine since the yoke splines ar the same. Just keep the later yoke with the later shaft and vis-versa. I ended up just having my stock steel re-tubed since I needed +1" length.

Whoa, be careful.
As I mentioned, 1982-'83 will be the 44 1/2" or so.
84 and on are as you mentioned.

I have an 87 GTA auto 700R4, rear end 9bolt from an 89 GTA.
Im hoping its a direct fit with no hassles.

It will fit just fine.

So from reading i'm fairly certain that my new driveshaft will fit.

it's from an 00-02 trans am

i have an 84 Camaro with the 700R4

it will be a driect fit?

99% chance it will fit

This will be my first time doing something like that, do i need any special tools?

a jack
I think a 7/16 wrench or socket
maybe 3/8's cant remember

No.

JamesC

I installed my ls1 driveshaft to my 9-bolt, great success.

awesome

did you do anything to clean/shine it up?

i have some metal polish that shines it up a bit, but im also looking to see if i can get some scratches out

Honestly it was in like new condition when I got it, very clean.
I just installed it as is.