Why does everyone mod out there cars completely but always seem to over look the Driveshaft? You could be ALOT lighter with an aluminum one...But does anyone else know anything other than being lighter that the aluminum drive shaft does?

 

They are better balanced (eliminating/reducing high speed vibration). The aluminum driveshaft lets you also rev up quicker but also with less mass pushing agains the engine it also slows faster.

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'84 Trans Am
Crate 350 - 4 bolt main, Holley 600 w/vac. secondaries now open element
T-5 - Stock with Zoom clutch and PP

 

Does anyone know how much a new one would cost? Or what's a good deal for a used one? Thanks. John

 

New ones from GM are like 300-400 bucks. Aftermarket or used are the way to go.

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Would the same drive shaft fit an automatic and manual car, 700R4 & T-5??

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'86 TA, T-tops, T-5, 3.73, 4 wheel disks 350, compucam 2040, performer intake,SLP Headers, 3" race magnum muffler, 1.6 Comp rockers, Ripper shifter, perf. friction pads, Hypertech ignition, Earls brake hoses, Hotchkis springs, Tokico Illumina 5 adjustable shocks and struts, Lakewood panhard and trailing arms
14.73 @ 95... traction still a problem

 

Yes. Compatability is why GM makes so much money. They don't need seperate parts for different setups!

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'97 Bonneville SSE

 

Hey, Guys,

I sell used GM alum shafts, 88-92 Camaro, TA, and Firebird (p/n 10085375), regularly on this site. $155 shipped, money order, certified check or PayPal. If you have questions or concerns, please e-mail me.

JamesC

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I bought one from james. Good pieces. That is for sure the way to go. I just replaced the u joints and put it in the car.

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89 Formula 350
Rebuilt suspension, Aluminum Driveshaft, 3.70 gears
T56 siting in my garage till next months swap.
Best 1/4 mile - 15.08 bone stock.

 

The 1LE d/s is about 2 3/4" in diameter.
The LS1 d/s is about 3" in diameter and both will work. The LS1 is a bit cheaper. Dal can get you a new GM one for about $330 for the 1LE.

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There can be only one!!

 

Will it fit a 1992 Camaro with the stock manual tranny? I believe mine is a T-5.

 

Yes.

JamesC