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Jan 28, 2007 | 10:46 PM

slo86z

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From: houston tx

Car: 88&90 iroc z

Engine: 88 350 tpi/90 ?

Transmission: 700r4

Axle/Gears: 3.42

driveshaft

i have an 87 iroc my question is when doing a auto to manual t5 swap does the driveshaft from a 700r4 the same as for a t5? and is the cross member the same? any info appreciated thenks.

Jan 28, 2007 | 11:03 PM

5678TA

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From: Maui, Hawaii

Car: 1984 Trans Am

Engine: broken 385sbc

Transmission: G-Force rebuilt T-5

Axle/Gears: Currie 9" Ford 4.30:1

the stocker should fit.. if not, you have a problem.. the one i got from spohn was for all stock transmissions.. 700, t-5, t-56, etc

Jan 29, 2007 | 05:58 AM

JamesC

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From: Lawrence, KS

Car: Met. Silver 85 IROC/Sold

Engine: 350 HO Deluxe (350ci/330hp)

Transmission: T-5 (Non-WC)

Axle/Gears: Limited Slip 3.23's

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Originally Posted by slo86z

i have an 87 iroc my question is when doing a auto to manual t5 swap does the driveshaft from a 700r4 the same as for a t5? and is the cross member the same? any info appreciated

The drive shaft is the same length and uses the same cross member. It's possible that the rear U won't fit the pinion. That seems to be the case in pre-88 cars. Let me know if it doesn't and I'll dig up the part number that I used.

JamesC