Transmissions and Drivetrain Need help with your trans? Problems with your axle?

TH350 Swap

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-01-2010, 11:28 PM
  #1  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Sierra77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
TH350 Swap

I just bought a 1985 trans am, and Im wanting to put in the 350 engine, and Turbo 350 in, and im trying to figure out what kind of driveshaft i need for it to work
Old 12-02-2010, 08:59 PM
  #2  
Senior Member

iTrader: (1)
 
1981LT1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 646
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 1981 Camaro; 1986 Z28
Engine: LT1; LT1
Transmission: 6 speed; 6 speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73; 3.42
Re: TH350 Swap

I am almost positive you will have to have a custom shaft built. Since the TH350 is shorter than the 700R4 or the T56, you won't be able to use the stock shaft. You may be able to get some measurements and find the right length in the junkyard but good luck with that. Spend a little bit to be safe and have a good balanced shaft.
Old 12-03-2010, 09:00 PM
  #3  
Supreme Member

 
8t2 z-chev's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: belle fourche,s.d.
Posts: 2,148
Received 60 Likes on 54 Posts
Car: '82 z28
Engine: L83 5.7
Transmission: 700r4-1985
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Re: TH350 Swap

you can use parts off an'82 third that came with a
th200c(driveshaft,torque arm,crossmember,etc.)
to install a th350 into a third that originally came with
a 700r4-will need the torque arm adaptor kit though.
Old 12-03-2010, 09:34 PM
  #4  
Senior Member

iTrader: (1)
 
1981LT1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: San Antonio
Posts: 646
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 1981 Camaro; 1986 Z28
Engine: LT1; LT1
Transmission: 6 speed; 6 speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73; 3.42
Re: TH350 Swap

Well there you go. I just learned something new today
Old 12-04-2010, 01:12 AM
  #5  
Junior Member
 
nate perron's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: hillsboro aka hillsburito Oregon
Posts: 72
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 83 berlinetta
Engine: 305 roller motor
Transmission: th350
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.08
Re: TH350 Swap

or you could get a 9 inch tail shaft th350 from a half ton p/u their the same length as a 700r4 and their geared similar as a car you probably just need adapter u joints.
Old 12-07-2010, 05:55 PM
  #6  
Junior Member
Thread Starter
 
Sierra77's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2010
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Re: TH350 Swap

Thanks for the help guys, the long tailshaft 350 fit just right.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
LittleFranks
Camaros for Sale
7
09-17-2015 12:22 PM
E Rod
LTX and LSX
5
08-28-2015 05:17 AM
theshackle
Tech / General Engine
2
08-22-2015 06:52 PM
Hello, Michael
Engine Swap
8
08-20-2015 03:19 PM
355sbcTPI
Electronics
2
08-19-2015 04:38 PM



Quick Reply: TH350 Swap



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:41 PM.