In need of a Drive Shaft

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Old May 17, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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In need of a Drive Shaft

i need a drive shaft for a 1984 firebird with a 305 v8 engine. I read that this model come with 4 different drive shafts and i need one for this car but it is also a low performance engine i dont know if that makes any difference. I measured and i think i need one that is about 51 3/4 inchs long
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Old May 17, 2011 | 11:59 AM
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Re: In need of a Drive Shaft

Stock Steel driveshafdt for a 700R4 tranny,..... $35 + shipping. Post your ZIP code if you would like a shipping quote !

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Old May 17, 2011 | 01:02 PM
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Re: In need of a Drive Shaft

How long is the drive shaft?
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Old May 17, 2011 | 01:21 PM
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Re: In need of a Drive Shaft

About 48" from U-Joint to the end of the tranny Yolk. This same driveshaft will fit any 83-02 Camaro with 4 speedo auto, 5 speed stick or 6 speed stick. It will NOT fit 3 speed auto tranny Thirdgens.

It's exactly the same as the original shaft in my 84 Berlinetta. If your car has a 700R4 tranny - this driveshaft will fit.

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Old May 17, 2011 | 05:55 PM
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Re: In need of a Drive Shaft

Ya I have a 3 speed tranny. Would you know by any chance how long a drive shaft would have to be for a 3 speed auto?
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Old May 17, 2011 | 07:12 PM
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Re: In need of a Drive Shaft

I don't know - Sorry !

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Old May 17, 2011 | 08:15 PM
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Re: In need of a Drive Shaft

Thank you anyways
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Old May 18, 2011 | 12:50 AM
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Re: In need of a Drive Shaft

You sure you have a 3 speed?
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Old May 18, 2011 | 07:38 AM
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Re: In need of a Drive Shaft

Yeah I'm positive
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Old May 19, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Re: In need of a Drive Shaft

i got oe out of a 86 berlinetta with a 305 and a 700r4. 25 plus shipping
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Old May 19, 2011 | 06:00 PM
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Re: In need of a Drive Shaft

Originally Posted by tuneupman
i got oe out of a 86 berlinetta with a 305 and a 700r4. 25 plus shipping
How long is it?
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Old May 19, 2011 | 06:21 PM
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Re: In need of a Drive Shaft

this shaft is 47 3/4" full length. 41 9/16" from u-joint center to center
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