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Another v8 ?
My 67 chevy c10 lwb originally had the inline 6 with 3 spd overdrive on the tree. Okay dropped in my 350/th350 and everything lined up perfect. I lined the motor towers with the 2 holes closest to front end. and the trans crossmember lined up perfect. Now the problem is my 2 piece driveshaft does not reach the trans. Its about 1 or 2 inches away from it. I thought maybe I would have to move the mounts closer to the firewall but I dont think the holes will line up with the towers. I was told I would have to take the driveshaft to get it extended. Just wanted to see other people thoughts or ideas. Thank you
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Another v8 ?
if that's where you want the engine, then you need a new driveshaft.
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Re: Another v8 ?
Yea I for sure like the engine where its at.. Thanks I will check around to see where a good place is to lengthen it.
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Re: Another v8 ?
I have never heard of lengthening a driveshaft...only shortening one.
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Re: Another v8 ?
They just take the two ends out and put them in a longer tube.
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Re: Another v8 ?
got it, thanks!
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Re: Another v8 ?
Just wanted to know if anyone has ever takin their 2 piece driveshaft to get extended to fit? Or if you have a longbed can you also have a 1 piece shaft. Which is better the 2 piece or 1?
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Re: Another v8 ?
ive been doing some research on this and most agree a longbed should have a two piece
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Re: Another v8 ?
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If I remember correctly there is a maximum length for a one piece drive shaft and a one piece shaft for the longbeds exceeds that length. I know there have been guys do it and I think they had to use a larger diameter tube and modify the center crossmember. LockDoc
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its all about the +6 inches
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Re: Another v8 ?
the traditional answer is no more than 6 feet for a steel shaft.
Now with new metals being used, you can make them over 6 foot long. Personally, I feel a 2 piece is a better design. Can handle larger torque levels, and can 'bend' in the middle to keep the u joint angles at a safe level. |
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Re: Another v8 ?
I lenthen driveshafts almost every day, be sure to take oth pieces so they can allance the shaft as an assemly. A good measurement to have is tailshaft to center of carrier bearing.
just take it to powertrain industries I'm pretty sure they are close. |
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Re: Another v8 ?
Cool thanks guys. Got a place I will go to.
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Re: Another v8 ?
Well went over to "Chevy truck & Foreign" in Santa Ana,Ca today. Took in the 2 piece driveshaft and we measured it out over there. He went in the back got 2 different front shaft to trans. One was the same size I had and another was almost 2 inches longer I believe. So now I got what I needed. Thanks fellas. Oh cost me $50 plus went to "Truck shop" in Orange,ca and Got me the center driveshaft support bearing for $18. So I am set to go now. One thing at a time. Getting there. Thanks for the help all.
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