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The Artist formerly known as Turbo84
Just curious if there were more than one size/design driveshaft for manual trans applications during the C3 production run.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Production driveshaft sizes?
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Kid Vette
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Not sure if you are talking diameter or length but I know '80 to '82 are shorter. I think about 1 1/2" or so. You can see the difference in the pinion flange in the pic below. Both diffs use the same style mount on the frame.
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68/70Vette
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I think so. I have what I think is a drive shaft for a L88. I bought it from GM Parts in the mid 1970's. I've never measured the drive shaft circumfrance, but I'm pretty sure the U-joints are the next size up. The driveshaft length is stock for all early C3's (at least).
Aside from the original post question. I have a TKO600 transmission in my 70. I have a Tom's Differentials "Super 10 bolt" differential. The TKO and Tom's pinion gear for the diff are sized for larger than stock U-joints. Because of this, the driveshaft is custom made to accomodate the larger than stock U-joints at both ends.
Aside from the original post question. I have a TKO600 transmission in my 70. I have a Tom's Differentials "Super 10 bolt" differential. The TKO and Tom's pinion gear for the diff are sized for larger than stock U-joints. Because of this, the driveshaft is custom made to accomodate the larger than stock U-joints at both ends.
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phantomjock
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Just as an aside...
I'm kind of surprised that QA-1 Carbon Fiber Drive shafts are listed as:
I would have expected higher HP and Torque as the design limits.
Happy hunting!
Cheers - Jim
I'm kind of surprised that QA-1 Carbon Fiber Drive shafts are listed as:
Designed for up to 500 HP/lb*ft, these carbon fiber driveshafts are offered in a 3.2” diameter, 41.75" and 55" lengths and 1310 Series U-joints to fit the most popular GM applications.
I would have expected higher HP and Torque as the design limits.
Happy hunting!
Cheers - Jim
