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Mar 1, 2004 | 06:57 AM

conlinj

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LS1 Driveshaft Install

I went to put in my LS1 driveshaft this weekend with my new rear, but my exhaust was in the way and have to get it moved. But here is the problem, the new shaft looks like it's going to be real close to the torque arm like almost touching. So people that have done this swap how close does it come to your Torque arm? (it's the factory torque arm btw)

Mar 1, 2004 | 08:43 AM

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i havent hurt of anyones touching before, should be alittle closer since its bigger.

how ur torque arm mount?

Mar 1, 2004 | 09:42 AM

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it's the factory torque arm with a poly front mount, the 4.5 inch forged end on the driveshaft is the part that looks close

Mar 1, 2004 | 11:10 AM

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Car: 1990 Camaro RS

Engine: Juiced 5.0 TBI - 300rwhp

Transmission: T5

Axle/Gears: 3.42 Eaton Posi, 10 Bolt

it also depends on your ride height, my driveshaft touches the TA when the suspension is completley unloaded and hanging.

Mar 2, 2004 | 07:15 PM

I RoC A Z

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Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z

Engine: 350 TPI

Transmission: 700R4

Mine bolted up in 10 minutes

Mar 2, 2004 | 07:39 PM

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As did mine. no problems.

Mar 2, 2004 | 08:23 PM

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Car: 87 IROC Z28

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Axle/Gears: 9" 4:11's Detroit Locker

how much u guys pay for ur LS1 driveshafts...

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Mar 3, 2004 | 08:21 AM

conlinj

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75 bucks

and they threw in an airfoil for 15

Mar 3, 2004 | 09:52 AM

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Car: 02 WS6 White/Ebony

Engine: LS1

Transmission: T56

Axle/Gears: Stock 3.42

Yeah, they're better to score out of junkyards, the paying $150 for one on ebay is INSANE......IMO.

Mar 5, 2004 | 07:15 PM

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Car: 87 IROC Z28

Engine: Custom Forged 355

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 9" 4:11's Detroit Locker

50 bucks...hmm, ill call many of my junkyard from the shop morrow

Mar 5, 2004 | 08:02 PM

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Car: 1989 Camaro Iroc-Z

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got mine for 80

Mar 5, 2004 | 08:12 PM

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Car: 1991 Chevy Camaro

Engine: 305 TBI

Transmission: 700R4

Axle/Gears: 3.42

What is the benefit of the LS1 driveshaft? Is it lighter or aluminum?

Mar 6, 2004 | 09:10 AM

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it's lighter and aluminum

Mar 6, 2004 | 12:25 PM

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Car: `86 SS / `87 SS

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Transmission: `95 T56 \ `88 200-4R

Not all 98-02 f-body driveshafts are aluminum.

Mar 6, 2004 | 08:41 PM

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Car: 87 IROC Z28

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all LS1 powered cars are, right

Mar 6, 2004 | 08:56 PM

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No they are not. I don't remember the "rules" of which one got which, but mostly you'll find 2.73 geared cars with the steel shafts.

Mar 16, 2004 | 01:37 PM

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If the car (98-02) came with 2.73's, it also recieved a steel drive shaft. All cars that recieved 3.23 or 3.42 gears have an aluminum driveshaft.

Mar 16, 2004 | 06:59 PM

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Car: 1985 Iroc-Z

Engine: 1 BA 305 TPI

Transmission: Probuilt 700R4 - 2800 Stall Midwest

Axle/Gears: 3.42

The aluminum driveshaft was part of the WS6 package. If it didn't have the WS6 package it had a steel driveshaft. Aklaim is also right because no WS6 TA had 2.73's. The lower gears were also part of the WS6 package.

Mar 16, 2004 | 07:19 PM

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Originally posted by jfreeman74
The aluminum driveshaft was part of the WS6 package. If it didn't have the WS6 package it had a steel driveshaft. Aklaim is also right because no WS6 TA had 2.73's. The lower gears were also part of the WS6 package.

You are half right. You could get a regular Trans Am, Formula or Z28 with upgraded (performance) gears, which would also get you the upgraded drive shaft. You didnt have to buy the WS6 or SS package to get it. It was just included in that package.