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Old 02-23-2002, 11:54 AM
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I'mI buying a 3 inch driveshaft for my car and want to know does anyone have one in theirs and did they have to modify the trans tunnel to put it in.
Old 02-23-2002, 12:31 PM
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Are you going aluminum or carbon fiber by any chance? What about your halfshafts?
Old 02-23-2002, 02:16 PM
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I had no prob's with the 3" upgrade except for having to shave a little tunnel insulation off one corner. Definately consider aluminum, the extra flex will save you some wear on other components.
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Probally going with the aluminum.No need for half shafts I have a 9 inch Ford rear in the car.


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Old 02-23-2002, 06:53 PM
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please show some pics of the 9'' rear. we like pics :D :D :D :D :lol: :lol:

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