cholag Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 Hello, I have a 1983 280zxt, I just finsihed dropping my motor in and I also decided to do the 5speed swap while the motor and auto trans where out. The trans I went with was a BW T-5 out of a 83 zxt, now when I was trying to install the auto drive shaft it seems to be a little on the long side. So I was wondering, if anyone knew off the top of there head, if the auto drive shaft is longer then the BW drive shaft. Also I will be measuring the auto drive shaft when I get home and post the measurments on here as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Challenger Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I remember seeing a wanted ad for a "shortened driveshaft" for BW T5. Seems like that might be the deal, im sure there are some threads here about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeerari Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I'm currently using the auto driveshaft and it has slightly less than 1/2" before bottoming out. The only issue I have thus far is it leaks pretty badly even with a brand new proper SKF seal with the big metal collar. I did notice a groove in the slip joint part that looked like it was caused by the seal in the auto tranny so with my luck it falls right on the new seal. I suppose under hard acceleration the engine does shift toward the rear somewhat but surely there's not enough movement to eat up 1/2" of shaft? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cholag Posted November 26, 2008 Author Share Posted November 26, 2008 But how did you get the shaft in there, its such a tight fit, also if you say that it leaks badly then I might just call up z barn and see how much a turbo drive shaft would be. Also I am not using the metal collar on my car only because the rebuild kit I bought for my trans didnt come with one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDusel Posted November 26, 2008 Share Posted November 26, 2008 I just happened to have a T-5 manual driveshaft next to me that I bought. It measures 30.5" from the end to the tip. Should help compare with the auto shaft. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cholag Posted November 27, 2008 Author Share Posted November 27, 2008 Well I just measured my auto drive shaft and it is 31'', so it makes it a 1/2'' to long. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zeerari Posted November 27, 2008 Share Posted November 27, 2008 But how did you get the shaft in there, its such a tight fit, also if you say that it leaks badly then I might just call up z barn and see how much a turbo drive shaft would be. Also I am not using the metal collar on my car only because the rebuild kit I bought for my trans didnt come with one. It was a bit tight but I got it in there without any elfin magic. To be honest, I got this tranny for a cheap way to get the car going and if I start having to spend more money on it I'll probably move to a z32 or 240sx tranny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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