driveshafts

[transamkid]

so with the new engine in my car, im prolly am going to need a new driveshaft.
the new engine is 3 inches further forward than the old pontiac engine.
whats a good driveshaft company, and how much can i expect to pay for a decent aluminum driveshaft?

[johnjzjz]

if its not a race car why alloy its twice the money and is not as durable - and i believe on RT 17 and in denville their are drive shaft places that will make you an .080 wall mild steel shaft and spin balance it to zero -- any size just have the length from seal to yoke center for them as the car sits flat on the ground -- 250 350 is about what they cost -- jz

[transamkid]

thanks for that, im gonna go look for those places

and 1 more ? for anyone, since some 80 t/a's had 305s with a stick trans, would the same driveshaft work? or would even a second gen camaro driveshaft work? once my car is done i just need it to move, theres always time for upgrades later

[WildBillyT]

You can call Denny's and see what you can get there. Their Nitrous Ready D/S's are real nice but not cheap.

What makes you think that a new engine will necessitate a new driveshaft? Is your trans changing/trans position changing?

[transamkid]

well the entire engine was moved up 3 inches forward more, and there is a new trans in there also.
they said i would probably need a new one, so if i do, i just want to be ready and know what to do about it

[Predator86]

You should consider getting a carbon fiber driveshaft instead of aluminum if you can...theyre better in many ways.

[NJLT1SS]

There is a place right in Clifton that will build you a driveshaft. They are right by AGL Welding:

Drive Line Service
622 Rte. 46 W.
Clifton, NJ 07013
Phone: 973-473-7900

[transamkid]

thanks, fortunately though my stock one fit so im good for now

[Batman]

Originally Posted by Predator86

You should consider getting a carbon fiber driveshaft instead of aluminum if you can...theyre better in many ways.

...and cost double, if you aren't racing it all the time get a plain steel driveshaft, you'll be fine.

[GP99GT]

in denville theres a place called driveline specialties (i think thats the name of it anyway) if you bring your old driveshaft and tell them how much longer you need it, theyll cut the yokes off and weld a longer tube in between them...its on green pond road