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Camarocore
01-08-2008, 03:40:16 PM
anyone mount to his 2gen?
ijust finsh to install the T56 so i was thinking about get new driveshaft
thanks :confused:

KJZ28
01-08-2008, 06:37:14 PM
Interesting....

Todd80Z28
01-08-2008, 09:13:28 PM
Too short. The 4th gen shafts are 42.x" long, whereas you'll need something in the 45" range for the T56. For reference, I used a Mustang aluminum driveshaft with conversion Ujoints in my LT1 T56 setup. It's 45.5" center to center, and it's a perfect fit.

http://www.nastyz28.com/~Todd80Z28/project_pages/alum_shaft.htm

If you're using an LS1 T56 with some adapter plate, you might need to take an inch or so off of mine. Your best bet is to measure... twice.:)

Todd

tom3
01-08-2008, 09:53:10 PM
"The driveshaft, FMS-M4602G, available from Summit for $159.95." That goes back a ways, sure wish it was that price today! Good info on your write up though.

Todd80Z28
01-08-2008, 10:32:55 PM
Tom, I remembered it was you who mentioned to me "hey you might look into a Mustang shaft, I think they're the same length.":)

I think they got miffed at us buying them for Chevys and jacked up the price!:D

BonzoHansen
01-09-2008, 10:58:52 AM
Too short. The 4th gen shafts are 42.x" long, whereas you'll need something in the 45" range for the T56. For reference, I used a Mustang aluminum driveshaft with conversion Ujoints in my LT1 T56 setup. It's 45.5" center to center, and it's a perfect fit.

http://www.nastyz28.com/~Todd80Z28/project_pages/alum_shaft.htm

If you're using an LS1 T56 with some adapter plate, you might need to take an inch or so off of mine. Your best bet is to measure... twice.:)

Todd
Dammit, I was planning on using the 4th gen shaft with my LS1 sourced T56. This is bad – I had a plan!!!

http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=FMS%2DM%2D4602%2DG&N=700+%2D50145+115&autoview=sku

You used this one? Still, $249 isn’t the end of the world although I may check out IED or Denny’s. And all you had to do was swap the yoke & front u-joint? Hmm.

I still need to pick a shifter too. Dammit.

Camarocore
01-09-2008, 11:03:59 AM
Todd your project alwayes helps me allot!!!!!
thanks!:)

383Camaro79
01-09-2008, 11:28:32 AM
the factory 4th gen camaro aluminum driveshafts are not that strong. I had a Denny's alum one made for my s-10 a few years ago it was $400