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Old Dec 1, 2010 | 11:28 PM
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TH350 Swap

I just bought a 1985 trans am, and Im wanting to put in the 350 engine, and Turbo 350 in, and im trying to figure out what kind of driveshaft i need for it to work
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Old Dec 2, 2010 | 08:59 PM
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Car: 1981 Camaro; 1986 Z28
Engine: LT1; LT1
Transmission: 6 speed; 6 speed
Axle/Gears: 3.73; 3.42
Re: TH350 Swap

I am almost positive you will have to have a custom shaft built. Since the TH350 is shorter than the 700R4 or the T56, you won't be able to use the stock shaft. You may be able to get some measurements and find the right length in the junkyard but good luck with that. Spend a little bit to be safe and have a good balanced shaft.
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 09:00 PM
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From: belle fourche,s.d.
Car: '82 z28
Engine: L83 5.7
Transmission: 700r4-1985
Axle/Gears: 3.42 posi
Re: TH350 Swap

you can use parts off an'82 third that came with a
th200c(driveshaft,torque arm,crossmember,etc.)
to install a th350 into a third that originally came with
a 700r4-will need the torque arm adaptor kit though.
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Old Dec 3, 2010 | 09:34 PM
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Re: TH350 Swap

Well there you go. I just learned something new today
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Old Dec 4, 2010 | 01:12 AM
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Car: 83 berlinetta
Engine: 305 roller motor
Transmission: th350
Axle/Gears: 10 bolt 3.08
Re: TH350 Swap

or you could get a 9 inch tail shaft th350 from a half ton p/u their the same length as a 700r4 and their geared similar as a car you probably just need adapter u joints.
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Old Dec 7, 2010 | 05:55 PM
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Re: TH350 Swap

Thanks for the help guys, the long tailshaft 350 fit just right.
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