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is the thirdgen 1LE driveshaft as strong as the 4thgen 1LE driveshaft?

Old Mar 2, 2002 | 01:19 PM
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is the thirdgen 1LE driveshaft as strong as the 4thgen 1LE driveshaft?

I was just wondering because I plan on putting alot ofpower to the wheels and I want a strong driveshaft in between.
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Old Mar 2, 2002 | 03:18 PM
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The same shaft p/n 10085375. The 4th gen LT1 shaft is 3" in dia. Which one is stronger, that depends on your horsepower.
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Old Mar 2, 2002 | 07:44 PM
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I thought the LT1 driveshaft was 2.75 and teh LS1 driveshaft was 3"?
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Old Mar 3, 2002 | 07:13 AM
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Yeah, but from what I have heard....the LS1's driveshaft has cardboard on the inside....based on what I have read and heard personally from ppl that have broke them.....
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Old Mar 3, 2002 | 11:58 PM
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The thirdgen and LT1 driveshafts are the exact same. The LS1 driveshaft is bigger. Thats all I know.
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