From: yellawagin_REMOVE_490693_THIS_@yahoo.com
What has everyone used for a drive shaft in your
Vega V8 swaps? The stock 4 cyclinder shaft is too
long.
I purchased a bunch of parts from a guy
that had a v8 in a Vega and there was a driveshaft in
this bunch of parts. The shaft works, but I think it
might be too short and causing my driveline vibration,
even w/new U-joints.
I guess my questions is.
How much shorter should the shaft be for the v8 vs.
the 4 cylinder? I am using a turbo 350 w/the Monza
short tailshaft.
Thanks for any help as I work
out the bugs :)
-Wade
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by h-bot » Wed Jan 17, 2001 2:54 pm
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by h-bot » Wed Jan 17, 2001 3:48 pm
From: aaaaa01119_REMOVE_362354_THIS_@yahoo.com
I BUILT AN ALUM ONE FOR $66.00, A LOCAL WELDING SHOP TOOK CARE OF IT FOR ME , 2HR TURN AROUND TIME , AND NO VIBE'S
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I BUILT AN ALUM ONE FOR $66.00, A LOCAL WELDING SHOP TOOK CARE OF IT FOR ME , 2HR TURN AROUND TIME , AND NO VIBE'S
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by h-bot » Wed Jan 17, 2001 7:35 pm
From: kleenkars2000_REMOVE_424496_THIS_@yahoo.com
What kind of motor mounts are you using?...if your using the v8 monza plates, the stock v8 monza driveline will fit..... Karl :)
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What kind of motor mounts are you using?...if your using the v8 monza plates, the stock v8 monza driveline will fit..... Karl :)
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by h-bot » Thu Jan 18, 2001 12:18 am
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Where did you get the aluminum yokes?
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Where did you get the aluminum yokes?
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by h-bot » Thu Jan 18, 2001 1:15 pm
From: aaaaa01119_REMOVE_537164_THIS_@yahoo.com
the part that goes into the trans itself is stock
the part that goes onto the driveshaft is alum,i got
the ujoint from a local speedshop[tell them what type
of trans your using,mine ended up being2dirrerent
size's] all parts can be bought from any good drag or
circle track supply house
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the part that goes into the trans itself is stock
the part that goes onto the driveshaft is alum,i got
the ujoint from a local speedshop[tell them what type
of trans your using,mine ended up being2dirrerent
size's] all parts can be bought from any good drag or
circle track supply house
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by h-bot » Thu Jan 18, 2001 1:20 pm
From: aaaaa01119_REMOVE_348739_THIS_@yahoo.com
the part that goes into the trans itself is stock
the part that goes onto the driveshaft is alum,i got
the ujoint from a local speedshop[tell them what type
of trans your using,mine ended up being2dirrerent
size's] all parts can be bought from any good drag or
circle track supply housethe yoke itself i got from
lefthander chassis
you can also buy a complete alum drive
shaft from them for 310.00
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the part that goes into the trans itself is stock
the part that goes onto the driveshaft is alum,i got
the ujoint from a local speedshop[tell them what type
of trans your using,mine ended up being2dirrerent
size's] all parts can be bought from any good drag or
circle track supply housethe yoke itself i got from
lefthander chassis
you can also buy a complete alum drive
shaft from them for 310.00
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by h-bot » Thu Jan 18, 2001 1:27 pm
From: aaaaa01119_REMOVE_796711_THIS_@yahoo.com
i use a hooker set up, motor mounting plate with
rubber isalators and hooker trans mount kit, and also
hooker headers 1 78 ,my rear is a chev 12 bolt with
ford 34 ton axle's and big end bearings [ford
truck]with c-clip elim kit
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i use a hooker set up, motor mounting plate with
rubber isalators and hooker trans mount kit, and also
hooker headers 1 78 ,my rear is a chev 12 bolt with
ford 34 ton axle's and big end bearings [ford
truck]with c-clip elim kit
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by h-bot » Thu Jan 18, 2001 6:14 pm
From: yellawagin_REMOVE_125291_THIS_@yahoo.com
I am using the Stock v8 mounts, but I think the
person must have used a 4cyl driveshaft and shortened
it. It sure doesn't go into the tail shaft very far.
Mabeye I am just being picky. Anybody have a drive shaft
laying around they could measure?
-Wade
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I am using the Stock v8 mounts, but I think the
person must have used a 4cyl driveshaft and shortened
it. It sure doesn't go into the tail shaft very far.
Mabeye I am just being picky. Anybody have a drive shaft
laying around they could measure?
-Wade
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by h-bot » Thu Jan 18, 2001 8:37 pm
From: sbc77vega_REMOVE_107189_THIS_@yahoo.com
Wade, on the H-body main club, Robert posted the
lengths of the 3 or 4 most common drive shafts. But a way
to get the 'right' one is get one from a car with
the same transmission and rear end as you (taking for
granted you are using either the 6.5 or 7.5 H-body rear
end).
AJ
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Wade, on the H-body main club, Robert posted the
lengths of the 3 or 4 most common drive shafts. But a way
to get the 'right' one is get one from a car with
the same transmission and rear end as you (taking for
granted you are using either the 6.5 or 7.5 H-body rear
end).
AJ
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by h-bot » Fri Jan 19, 2001 12:08 am
From: margie72616_REMOVE_157652_THIS_@yahoo.com
Put your yoke all the way in the transmission,
then pull it back out 1 inch. Measure from the center
where your U-Joint cup goes to where the
center of
the cup where your U-Joint goes @ the rearend. (Put
your strap on the pinion yoke).
I hope this
helps.
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Put your yoke all the way in the transmission,
then pull it back out 1 inch. Measure from the center
where your U-Joint cup goes to where the
center of
the cup where your U-Joint goes @ the rearend. (Put
your strap on the pinion yoke).
I hope this
helps.
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by h-bot » Fri Jan 19, 2001 11:22 am
From: macscotland_REMOVE_686142_THIS_@yahoo.com
Hi Margie, i just wanted to let you know that i
have sprung a leak over your last message.I personally
like to keep it in, not pull it out, and achieve
ejaculation.I have a radical camshaft that does wonders for
tired rearends.I will have it lubricated and will make
sure your bearings will not spin.As far as the
strapping is concerned,Iam sure you will get one hell of a
ride from this big block, Keep on pumping, always use
20w/50, and whatever you do, always swallow excess
lubricants....Mac.
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Hi Margie, i just wanted to let you know that i
have sprung a leak over your last message.I personally
like to keep it in, not pull it out, and achieve
ejaculation.I have a radical camshaft that does wonders for
tired rearends.I will have it lubricated and will make
sure your bearings will not spin.As far as the
strapping is concerned,Iam sure you will get one hell of a
ride from this big block, Keep on pumping, always use
20w/50, and whatever you do, always swallow excess
lubricants....Mac.
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by h-bot » Fri Jan 19, 2001 10:47 pm
From: sbc77vega_REMOVE_146736_THIS_@yahoo.com
WOW !!! and Imagine that's all about "driveshaft SHORTENING".
AJ
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WOW !!! and Imagine that's all about "driveshaft SHORTENING".
AJ
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by h-bot » Sat Jan 20, 2001 12:51 am
From: denisst78_REMOVE_987024_THIS_@yahoo.com
V-6 and v-8 monza
with a 3 speed auto or
4 speeds manula tranny
all have the same
driveshaft
Center of u-joints to
center of
u-joints it
should measure 45 1/4
give or take a
few thousands..
( i was alone and i don`t
have
very long arms)
Denis
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V-6 and v-8 monza
with a 3 speed auto or
4 speeds manula tranny
all have the same
driveshaft
Center of u-joints to
center of
u-joints it
should measure 45 1/4
give or take a
few thousands..
( i was alone and i don`t
have
very long arms)
Denis
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by h-bot » Sat Jan 20, 2001 12:51 am
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Mr Macscotland;
This is no place for your crap.There's 900 Numbers you call call if you can't get any at home.
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Mr Macscotland;
This is no place for your crap.There's 900 Numbers you call call if you can't get any at home.
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by h-bot » Mon Jan 22, 2001 2:04 pm
From: mich_southpaw46_REMOVE_852199_THIS_@yahoo.com
Wade,
Your vibration might be from the U
joints being out of "Phase". Be sure the round ends are
parallel to each other at each end of the shaft.
The U joint actually speeds up, and slows down
slightly while rotating due to the shorter, and longer
radius that it swings on, while articulating. I learned
this the hard way.
I put a driveshaft together
once that was out of phase, and it shook, and vibrated
something crazy. I wasn't sure what the problem was, and
tried beefing up the motor mounts & cross member, and
put in a new carrier bearing. This was in a 63
Impala. The driveshaft tried beating itself to death
against the frame near where the shaft goes thru. Someone
smarter than me came along, and showed me what my problem
was. One hour later, no vibration.
my 3
cents
Mike
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Wade,
Your vibration might be from the U
joints being out of "Phase". Be sure the round ends are
parallel to each other at each end of the shaft.
The U joint actually speeds up, and slows down
slightly while rotating due to the shorter, and longer
radius that it swings on, while articulating. I learned
this the hard way.
I put a driveshaft together
once that was out of phase, and it shook, and vibrated
something crazy. I wasn't sure what the problem was, and
tried beefing up the motor mounts & cross member, and
put in a new carrier bearing. This was in a 63
Impala. The driveshaft tried beating itself to death
against the frame near where the shaft goes thru. Someone
smarter than me came along, and showed me what my problem
was. One hour later, no vibration.
my 3
cents
Mike
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