[torsen] Re: [urq] Re: 3B tranny same as MC-2 tranny?

ScottyCBoy at aol.com ScottyCBoy at aol.com
Wed Mar 5 16:46:27 EST 2003


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In a message dated 3/5/03 3:40:14 PM Central Standard Time, JShadzi at aol.com
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> Yup, its true, the later years, mostly for crash reasons so the drive shaft
> would kinda unravel and allow the drivetrain to crumple back, I suppose its
> lighter too.  Now I've seen a real IMSA/GTO CF driveshaft, very pretty, in
> fact, I think I have a pic...
>
> http://www.80tq.com/images/TA%20pics/TA%207-DRIVE%20SHAFT.jpg
>
> or
>
> http://www.80tq.com/images/TA pics/TA 7-DRIVE SHAFT.jpg
>
> Javad
>

When compared to the 4kq shaft it's actually 3 pounds heavier!!!! It's also
shorter by a bit so it won't fit in a type 85 car. I don't have a type 89
driveshaft to compare it to though.

Scott



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