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tailshaft length?
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 11:18 am
by dave a
just a question about tailshaft lengs. when i put a 186/179 red motor
in my ek with a trimatic behind it what tailshaft should i use. or what
lenght tailshat should i be looking for?
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 2:49 pm
by FB MAD
I just happen to be in the middle of swapping a crash box for another crash box with a bit less crash in it so am able to give you some measurements if that helps.
Original crash box length is approx 22 3/4 inches from bellhousing to extension shaft housing end.
6 cyl Traumatic is approx 26 inches from bellhousing to extension shaft housing end.
Difference being traumatic is 3 1/4 inch longer than crash box.
Original SEDAN tailshaft length from centre of uni joint to centre of uni joint is approx 53 inches.
In theory you need a shaft that is around 49 3/4 inches long ( measured from centre of uni's) or thereabouts ( if my measuring ability is correct).
Trev's running traumatic and 186 in his sedan, he may be able to help with exact tailshaft measurements in his car ( sedan ).
I've got a feeling someone said an LC/LJ Torana tailshaft is near enough to the right length??
for traumatic conversion.
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 4:09 pm
by Devilrod
FB MAD wrote:I've got a feeling someone said an LC/LJ Torana tailshaft is near enough to the right length??
for traumatic conversion.
My memory is pretty crap, but I do remember being told Torana just can't remember if it was LC/LJ. Pretty sure it was.........
Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:24 pm
by Trev
Definatly Lc/Lj Torrana, especialy if its lowered, Trev
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Posted: Wed Oct 15, 2008 5:51 pm
by (AUST)Mod
