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drive shaft

I have a parts car with a v6, can I keep the drive shaft, I am going to use a v8 with c4 or t5?

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Reply #1
what did the parts car have behind the v6?
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Reply #2
i will check i am guessing right now and say its a stock v6 and tranny set up.

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Reply #3
C-5 is what is in it

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Reply #4
I have made a decesion to use a 302 or 351w with a 5 speed, where can I buy a aluminum drive shaft for it?

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Reply #5
Do a search and you will come up with several threads on how to get one made from a Crown Vic and other cars for cheap.  Vinnie for one has done this with good success.

Darren

83 351W TKO'd T-Bird on the bottle


93 331 Mustang Coupe - 368 rwhp

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Reply #6
I did use the crown vic drive shaft and had it cut down and balance, use with 351w T5 and nine inch rearend

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Reply #7
DON'T mismeasure the driveshaft and have to get it retubed.  $118 shortening and $345 to make it the right length again.

88 t-bird tc - 14.97 @ 90  IHI 18 psi + k+n filter...so far - NOW HX-35 @25psi - 12.75@112    348rwhp/395rwtq
78 F-150 - 11.61@120 on 175shot N20 - 12.55@110 on motor - 5200# race weight:hick:

 

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Reply #8
I measured like three times, it fits real good