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er455 01-22-2024 03:34 PM
Aluminium drive shaft
 
Hey guys does anyone know if a 3.5 aluminium driveshaft will fit my 1979 trans am with a Tremec magnum transmission ?? Just want to make sure it will in my trans tunnel Thanks

Formulajones 01-22-2024 05:05 PM
Yep they fit

er455 01-22-2024 05:16 PM
Drive shaft
 
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Originally Posted by Formulajones (Post 6480002)
Yep they fit
Do you like it ? Does it factor in if the car is lowered ?

Formulajones 01-23-2024 06:48 AM
I've never used them in a lowered car but don't foresee an issue there really. I guess it depends on your definition of lowered.

I do like them for the most part. The only drawback pertains to your question. They are larger than a typical steel or chrome molly piece because they have to be to reach certain strength requirements.

I'm having one made for a Vega which has the smallest tunnel in the world lol. But it will fit fine. The stock shaft is 2.750" diameter and the aluminum is only 3.5" diameter. Not a big increase really. That's only 5/8" per side.

er455 01-23-2024 07:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Formulajones (Post 6480145)
I've never used them in a lowered car but don't foresee an issue there really. I guess it depends on your definition over lowered.

I do like them for the most part. The only drawback pertains to your question. They are larger than a typical steel or chrome molly piece because they have to be to reach certain strength requirements.

I'm having one made for a Vega which has the smallest tunnel in the world lol. But it will fit fine. The stock shaft is 2.750" diameter and the aluminum is only 3.5" diameter. Not a big increase really. That's only 5/8" per side.
Thank you for the help


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