okay this has to be the stupidest qestion but why did they use a 2 peice drive saft on the v6 and a one peice on the v8 i mean i cant see the two peice being cost efficent so why?
i ask becuase on my v6 i was thinking of using a v8 drive shaft and was told i could

 

good question, but I have no idea

and yes, a V8 shaft is a direct bolt in for you, and a better shaft, look for a aluminum one, they seem to go for around $100-$150 0n here, though you could probably find a steel one for next to nothing

 

I read once that the V6 used a 2-piece driveshaft to prevent driveline harmonics, based on the inherent imbalance of the firing sequence in a V6 engine.

 

interesting thanks guys

 

It'll fit just fine.

 

Thats what I have heard as well. You can swap in a V8 driveshaft with no problem. People usually sell the steel ones for around 10-20 bucks alot of times. You can always go with an aluminum LS1 driveshaft as well but people are usually asking for 125-150 bucks for one of those.

 

Is there room on the V6 installs for the damper ring that comes on the front of the V8 driveshafts? Again, something stuck way back in my memory from years ago when someone was putting the V8 shaft in a V6.

 

So, does this apply to the 3.4's as well, since those are inherently balanced 60 degree v6's, compared to the 3.8L?

Memo to self: Work on car while out of work.

 

that injuneer guy is so friggin smart, he seems to be able to help everyone with thier problem ........keep up the good work

 

well i already have the drive shaft but im gona leave it off this year cuase im only drivin the caar like 3-4 weeks and im puting it back in storage thanks guys

 

My camaro has a 1 piece drive shaft, I think they discontinued the 2 piece unit in 97 (I could be very wrong)

The question from me is why didnt they only use aluminum for all the cars?

 

you are, they used the 2 piece shaft on the 98-02 v6 cars as well