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Mar 31, 2002 | 08:41 PM

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From: Annandale, VA

Car: 1991 Formula Firebird

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Aluminium Driveshaft?

Hi Guys,

I was under my formula 350 and noticed it has an aluminium drive shaft. Was this available from the factory? The car is 100 stock down to the raido, so I was surprised to see this.

BILL

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Mar 31, 2002 | 09:16 PM

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From: Bedford, Tx

yup it was an option.. my GTA has one

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Mar 31, 2002 | 09:40 PM

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Check your spid for the aluminum driveshaft RPO code, I think its JG1

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Apr 3, 2002 | 12:45 PM

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From: Doghouse ······································ Car: 1989 Formula 350 Vert Engine: 350 L98 Transmission: 700R4 Axle/Gears: B&W 3.27

Car: 87 Formula T-Top, 87 Formula HT

Engine: 5.1L TPI, 5.0L TPI

Transmission: 700R4, M5

Axle/Gears: Sag 3.73, B&W 3.45

I believe 88 might have been around the first year for the option...

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Apr 3, 2002 | 07:32 PM

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Car: 89RSconvtZZ4TPI

Engine: ZZ4TPI

Transmission: 700R4 TRIPP TRANNY

Now check your spare tire and see if the rim is aluminum! N64 space saver.

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Apr 4, 2002 | 01:39 PM

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Will do! Thanks for all the info.

BILL

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Apr 4, 2002 | 06:17 PM

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Car: 89 Iroc-Z

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i thought the N64 was a steel space saver spare....

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Apr 4, 2002 | 06:31 PM

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N64 is listed as an aluminum inflatable spare but I've seen more than one car that has the N64 RPO and a steel economy spare.

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Apr 4, 2002 | 06:36 PM

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hmmm...how interesting. how would i know what i have...is there a certain color or markings on it?

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Apr 4, 2002 | 06:44 PM

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Easy to tell the difference... the steel spares are painted black to prevent rust and corrosion... aluminum spares are aluminum (won't corrode) and are natural (ie silver)

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Apr 4, 2002 | 06:48 PM

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Car: 89 Iroc-Z

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thanks. i'll have to go check. i'm betting on the steel one though. yup it a black steel space saver. where can i get the blue bottle filled back out. the previous owner said she had to use it once and it's empty but i still have the bottle?

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Apr 5, 2002 | 06:56 AM

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Originally posted by sllt1776
thanks. i'll have to go check. i'm betting on the steel one though. yup it a black steel space saver. where can i get the blue bottle filled back out. the previous owner said she had to use it once and it's empty but i still have the bottle?

Check your yellow pages for fire extinguisher places. Some of them can refill the spare canister.
Rob

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