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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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driveshaft very close to exhaust

i just installed a aluminum d/s in my 92 camaro,its very close to the exhaust,anyone have this problem?
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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Re: driveshaft very close to exhaust

As long as it's not hitting, it's not a problem.
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Old Jan 9, 2009 | 05:44 PM
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Re: driveshaft very close to exhaust

Have you driven the car yet? You'd probably hear it rubbing while you were driving if it did. After you drive it, crawl under the car and it will be obvious if it did rub.
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 08:39 AM
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Re: driveshaft very close to exhaust

Unless it hit's it your fine.
The only way you would have a problem is if the u-joints broke, or the exhaust hangers let the exhaust swing into it.
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 10:15 AM
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Re: driveshaft very close to exhaust

That would be normal...
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 01:14 PM
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Re: driveshaft very close to exhaust

i havent driven it yet cause snow,sand,rain,winter...but if it dosent touch while the car is not moving how about when im going 60mph?
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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Re: driveshaft very close to exhaust

Originally Posted by ccop
i havent driven it yet cause snow,sand,rain,winter...but if it dosent touch while the car is not moving how about when im going 60mph?
i think the only time you might could encounter a problem would be if you hit a bump or something that pushed the driveshaft into the exhaust or something of that sort
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 05:40 PM
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Re: driveshaft very close to exhaust

How far away is it?
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 05:49 PM
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Re: driveshaft very close to exhaust

Here's an old shot of mine. I've never experience any problems.
Attached Thumbnails driveshaft very close to exhaust-torque3.jpg  
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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Re: driveshaft very close to exhaust

That pic has way more room than mine...and I have NEVER had problems with it.
If yours doesn't touch, rub or make noise when driving...you're good.
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Old Jan 10, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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Re: driveshaft very close to exhaust

I agree, that's lots of clearance.
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