andriod78z Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) I was hoping to get help from some knowledgeable forum members I'm currently restoring my 78 z I did a L28et swap with a T5 Transmission I've been looking for a T5 driveshaft to shorten it to fit my Z I recently found one for sale but the picture he has of the driveshaft looks tinner from what I've seen from other T5's. This is where I need some help recognizing the driveshaft from the one i want to buy and from the one I've seen classified as a T5 driveshaft. Thanks guys in advance. The driveshaft I want to buy. The T5 driveshaft I've seen for sale. Notice the difference one looks thicker. Edited December 31, 2013 by andriod78z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RB26powered74zcar Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I can pretty much assure you the top pic _is not_ a T5 d/s. They don't have that sleeve on the yoke end that fits in the trans. PS Please use periods/ coma's in your posts. Easier to understand what your trying to say, plus it's a enforced rule here Thank You http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php?app=forums&module=extras§ion=boardrules I was hoping to get help from some knowledgeable forum members I'm currently restoring my 78 z I did a L28et swap with a T5 Transmission I've been looking for a T5 driveshaft to shorten it to fit my Z I recently found one for sale but the picture he has of the driveshaft looks tinner from what I've seen from other T5's this is where I need some help recognizing the driveshaft from the one i want to buy and from the one I've seen classified as a T5 driveshaft. Thanks guys in advanceThe driveshaft I want to buyThe T5 driveshaft I've seen for saleNotice the difference one looks thicker Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andriod78z Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 I can pretty much assure you the top pic _is not_ a T5 d/s. They don't have that sleeve on the yoke end that fits in the trans. PS Please use periods/ coma's in your posts. Easier to understand what your trying to say, plus it's a enforced rule here Thank You http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php?app=forums&module=extras§ion=boardrules I edited the post to follow the forum rules sorry about that. thanks RB26powered74zcar for the heads up I didn't want to waste money on a part I wasn't certain about. Doesn't hurt to double check with more knowledgeable Z people to save $225. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madkaw Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 I wouldn't spend a lot of money for an original shaft when you can probably have one made for around 300$. The OEM DS has non -replaceable U joints. You will also have to have the diff yoke from the ZXT r200 to mate with that DS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andriod78z Posted December 31, 2013 Author Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) I wouldn't spend a lot of money for an original shaft when you can probably have one made for around 300$. The OEM DS has non -replaceable U joints. You will also have to have the diff yoke from the ZXT r200 to mate with that DS. I was considering that option too I was reading about that on a couple of forums about getting one made for around that $300 price range. And i also recently read that on a Z site about needing the yoke off a ZXT diff to mate with the DS(http://www.zcarz.us/TechnicalInformationPageTransmission.htm). I really appreciate the help thanks. Edited December 31, 2013 by andriod78z Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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