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pwtr02ss · 07-19-2011, 09:15 AM

I am in the final stages of my swap and go to stick the drive shaft in and its about 3" to short. I had a 350 turbo before and put a 07 5.3 with the 4l60 that came on the motor. I didnt move the transmission crossmember its in the stock location. Is this something that is common with a swap or have I done something wrong. The truck is 74' 2wd btw

BR3W CITY · 07-19-2011, 10:20 AM

Depending on mount choice, andtrans, the shaft length is different for most of our swaps. I wentfrom a355 and 700r4 to 6.0 and 4l80 and had to get a longer shaft made. Almost 4" longer
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**Clyde65** · 07-19-2011, 10:54 AM

I had a 350/400 and had to have mine cut also.

pwtr02ss · 07-19-2011, 11:52 AM

I'm not sure what mounts I have but the engine is pretty far forward. I had browsed through some of the build threads and for some reason never caught anything about the driveshaft so I never thought about it. I appreciate all your input, just didn't wanna order a shaft and something else be wrong. BR3W what CIA are you using? Brand? I saw in the other thread and it looks real good.

tk-mpl · 07-19-2011, 12:25 PM

I have the same motor and trans with the performance online motor mounts and trans crossmember kit. The original powertrain was a 350sbc/TH350.
The drive shaft was about 2" shorter. I just got a new shaft built with bigger u-joints. The previous owner had beat the crap out of the old one putting u-joints in..
Trevor

Where's the pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

pwtr02ss · 07-19-2011, 01:38 PM

I may do a thread not sure. Its coming together slowly.

mighty_mike015 · 07-19-2011, 09:30 PM

From mount to end of tail shaft the 700R4/4L60(E) is about 2-3 inches longer than a TH350. So your long drive shaft makes perfect sense to me.
Disclaimer: I haven't personally done this measurement, but have been told by a very trusted transmission builder.

pwtr02ss · 07-19-2011, 09:34 PM

Mine is to short by that much not to long
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BR3W CITY · 07-20-2011, 12:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pwtr02ss

I'm not sure what mounts I have but the engine is pretty far forward. I had browsed through some of the build threads and for some reason never caught anything about the driveshaft so I never thought about it. I appreciate all your input, just didn't wanna order a shaft and something else be wrong. BR3W what CIA are you using? Brand? I saw in the other thread and it looks real good.

the cai is a no-name. I got it off of ebay by chance one night. I just wanted something that was the right size and blue. I had to cut down an 04 Silverado kit.

pwtr02ss · 07-20-2011, 10:04 PM

Thanks, it looks like it fits really well. I guess thats the route I will take. I'm gonna get black though. Just noticed I spelled CAI wrong lol. Was yours the $70 cheap one?

BR3W CITY · 07-21-2011, 01:27 PM

there are a couple "cheap ones" they list. 3 or 4 companies sell them but there are only 2 styles. This one was for a silverado and came with a nice powdercoated heat shield, but that didn't fit with the battery in place. I will attempt to re use it when I relocated the battery. I think mine was about $70-85 with shipping. I have it listed on the "build cost" thread in my spreadsheet.

pwtr02ss · 07-21-2011, 01:56 PM

thanks for the help

07-19-2011, 09:15 AM	#1
pwtr02ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 94	Driveshaft with 4l60e I am in the final stages of my swap and go to stick the drive shaft in and its about 3" to short. I had a 350 turbo before and put a 07 5.3 with the 4l60 that came on the motor. I didnt move the transmission crossmember its in the stock location. Is this something that is common with a swap or have I done something wrong. The truck is 74' 2wd btw Last edited by pwtr02ss; 07-19-2011 at 09:22 AM. Reason: forgot the year

07-19-2011, 10:20 AM	#2
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Driveshaft with 4l60e Depending on mount choice, andtrans, the shaft length is different for most of our swaps. I wentfrom a355 and 700r4 to 6.0 and 4l80 and had to get a longer shaft made. Almost 4" longer Posted via Mobile Device __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

07-19-2011, 10:54 AM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: Driveshaft with 4l60e I had a 350/400 and had to have mine cut also. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-19-2011, 11:52 AM	#4
pwtr02ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 94	Re: Driveshaft with 4l60e I'm not sure what mounts I have but the engine is pretty far forward. I had browsed through some of the build threads and for some reason never caught anything about the driveshaft so I never thought about it. I appreciate all your input, just didn't wanna order a shaft and something else be wrong. BR3W what CIA are you using? Brand? I saw in the other thread and it looks real good. Last edited by pwtr02ss; 07-19-2011 at 11:55 AM. Reason: because

07-19-2011, 12:25 PM	#5
tk-mpl Registered User Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lacombe, Alberta Posts: 353	Re: Driveshaft with 4l60e I have the same motor and trans with the performance online motor mounts and trans crossmember kit. The original powertrain was a 350sbc/TH350. The drive shaft was about 2" shorter. I just got a new shaft built with bigger u-joints. The previous owner had beat the crap out of the old one putting u-joints in.. Trevor Where's the pics!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ 1968 short box stepside. 2007 5.3L 4L60, tuned w/EFI Live 2005 Silverado bucket seats. Dominator 2600's all around. Porterbuilt tubular control arms. Magnaflow 3" dual exhaust.

07-19-2011, 01:38 PM	#6
pwtr02ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 94	Re: Driveshaft with 4l60e I may do a thread not sure. Its coming together slowly.

07-19-2011, 09:30 PM	#7
mighty_mike015 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Southern Indiana Posts: 63	Re: Driveshaft with 4l60e From mount to end of tail shaft the 700R4/4L60(E) is about 2-3 inches longer than a TH350. So your long drive shaft makes perfect sense to me. Disclaimer: I haven't personally done this measurement, but have been told by a very trusted transmission builder.

07-19-2011, 09:34 PM	#8
pwtr02ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 94	Re: Driveshaft with 4l60e Mine is to short by that much not to long Posted via Mobile Device

07-20-2011, 10:04 PM	#10
pwtr02ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 94	Re: Driveshaft with 4l60e Thanks, it looks like it fits really well. I guess thats the route I will take. I'm gonna get black though. Just noticed I spelled CAI wrong lol. Was yours the $70 cheap one?

07-21-2011, 01:27 PM	#11
BR3W CITY meowMEOWmeowMEOW Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: MKE WI Posts: 7,128	Re: Driveshaft with 4l60e there are a couple "cheap ones" they list. 3 or 4 companies sell them but there are only 2 styles. This one was for a silverado and came with a nice powdercoated heat shield, but that didn't fit with the battery in place. I will attempt to re use it when I relocated the battery. I think mine was about $70-85 with shipping. I have it listed on the "build cost" thread in my spreadsheet. __________________ *'66 Short Step / SD Tuned / Big Cam LQ4 / Backhalfed /Built 4l80e / #REBUILDEVERYTHING* MY BUILD THE H8RDCPTR //\\ MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL REV J HD

07-21-2011, 01:56 PM	#12
pwtr02ss Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Crossville, TN Posts: 94	Re: Driveshaft with 4l60e thanks for the help

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