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Location: Katy, TX...but the love of my life resides in Dublin,OH.
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LWB driveshaft 6cyl vs v-8 length
I am wondering if the driveshaft is the same length between a 6 cylinder and a v-8.
I am contemplating putting my 355 in the LWB and putting a different motor in the 71 when it gets ready. I have a straight 6 with a TH350 short tail in the 70 LWB now, with a 2 piece driveshaft. Can I still use this driveshaft with the V8 in the V8 position? (i'm thinking no...) I don't want to put it in the 6-cyl position... just no room behind the dizzy. I want to get all this covered (aquire another driveshaft) before I go swapping stuff Thanks, |
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its all about the +6 inches
Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Hilliard Ohio
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You'll need a new shaft.
I think I have read that you can use a long shaft TH350 with the engine in the V-8 position, and the shaft length would end up being the same...but I do not know for sure....seems it would be too long then. You can place the small block in the I-6 location and have plenty of room for the HEI, all the 4X4 trucks have it there stock. Then all you'll need is a 4X4 small block shroud and you'd be set. |
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I was afraid of that...
all 4 of the TH350 I have are short tails... My motor is in the 6 position in my 71 and I really don't like the lack of space around everything... Looks like I gotta bite the bullet and buy one... I might have a driveshaft out of my parts truck...but I will have to check. |
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Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Texas
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If your runnin a two piece shaft i belive i still have the one that came out of my 72 with a 350/Th350
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