I have removed the stock champ rearend in my 54 coupe, and replaced it with an S-series Blazer rear end. The pinion angle has been set, and I have corrected the geometry woes I had with the front driveshaft and SBC/turbo 350 trans. I now need advice for getting the rear driveshaft length and diameter of tubing set.
1. how far should the slip yoke be inserted into the front driveshaft when the car/rearend is sitting at ride height? I need to know this so I can determine the rear driveshaft length before I head off to the driveshaft shop.
2. can I use the champ rear driveshaft and just have it shortened? Is the champ tubing diameter/wall thickness the same as the commander? I can't tell from the parts manual because it only states a length difference between the 6cyl and 8cyl shafts. Is the champ shaft up to the task of handling the power from a mild 283 Chev?
Thanks for any help you can provide. This swap is taking up alot more time and energy than I imagined...I hope its all worth it in the end just so I run run the offset of wheels I have chosen...now I understand what my dad meant years ago when he would come in from the garage mumbling something about he should have just left the six in the car...by hey it was 1960's...like father like son. One day we might both learn. Thanks, Junior
54 Champ C5 Hamilton car. Stock...no way! A Stude hotrod since 1960. In my family since 1958.
1. how far should the slip yoke be inserted into the front driveshaft when the car/rearend is sitting at ride height? I need to know this so I can determine the rear driveshaft length before I head off to the driveshaft shop.
2. can I use the champ rear driveshaft and just have it shortened? Is the champ tubing diameter/wall thickness the same as the commander? I can't tell from the parts manual because it only states a length difference between the 6cyl and 8cyl shafts. Is the champ shaft up to the task of handling the power from a mild 283 Chev?
Thanks for any help you can provide. This swap is taking up alot more time and energy than I imagined...I hope its all worth it in the end just so I run run the offset of wheels I have chosen...now I understand what my dad meant years ago when he would come in from the garage mumbling something about he should have just left the six in the car...by hey it was 1960's...like father like son. One day we might both learn. Thanks, Junior
54 Champ C5 Hamilton car. Stock...no way! A Stude hotrod since 1960. In my family since 1958.
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