Aluminum Driveshaft Compatibility?

[hockeyman]

Are the D/S from 82+ compatible with our 4th gen f-body's?
Also, will the V8 D/S bolt up to the V6 drivetrain without modification(s)?

Reason I'm asking is I'm planning on getting one "Real Soon" and I don't want to run into wrench throwing, name calling, upsetting the neighbors kinda body language that normally goes with putting parts on the 93+ camaro and firebirds.
-Marc

[TealV6]

I would stick to the 4 gen DS. And yes, any V8 4th Gen DS will work in our cars.

Steve

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[hockeyman]

Thanx!

[daWhoady]

I got a aluminum driveshart our of a 89 turbo TA and it works fine for me. 3rd gen will work as well.

[MotorHead69]

you can use any aluminum driveshaft from 82-2002
differences are as such 82-97 are 2.5" came as part of the 1LE package or as warrenty replacement for the steel one the 98+ are 3" both fit just fine

[hockeyman]

<blockquote>quote:</font><hr>Originally posted by MotorHead69:
you can use any aluminum driveshaft from 82-2002
differences are as such 82-97 are 2.5" came as part of the 1LE package or as warrenty replacement for the steel one the 98+ are 3" both fit just fine<hr></blockquote>

Cool, Thank You!
-Marc

[Daleb]

The center support bearing on my driveshaft is going out so I'm going to replace it with a single piece ds from a bone yard. I read in my Chilton something about a nylon material being injected into the u-joint to secure them to the yoke. This is destroyed when disassembling the u-joint. But if I remember right I won't be taking them apart just to install the ds will I? It's the 3.4 L with the 5 speed manual tranny.

Has anyone had any bad experiences installing a used single piece ds in a 94 v6 Firebird? Any advice or tips greatly appreciated. Plan on doing the install saturday august 10th.

Thanks
Dale B

94 Black Firebird Flowmaster exhaust w dual tips, K&N Filter and lots of Zaino.

[ August 10, 2002: Message edited by: Daleb ]

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