drive shaft length for 440-4 speed with Dana

[mopardave]

We are putting together a 70 cuda with a 440+6 with a 4 speed with a Dana. What should the correct length for the drive shaft. the 727 8.75 shaft is about 44 1/2 ish, any help would be great,

thanks mopardave

[ksierens]

Dave,

I can measure my Challengers today, (Origional 440/4 speed Dana) but I think it is longer than a Cuda's.

[422STROKER]

It is 42.60 according to this book.


http://books.google.com/books?id=-Nq_KTNYEEEC&pg=PA89&lpg=PA89&dq=challenger+driveshaft&source=web&ots=HfTP93_ERw&sig=lRB7qPDVGBMZ4B2N8nBds6U9fvE#PPA93,M1


Tom

[mopardave]

thank you for the replies,

happy new year to all

[bbscamp]

I was looking at the book page you mentioned.   For the 70 Challys, it says 340, 383s are 45.60".  for all transmissions.  Next line it says 440/426 with automatics are 43.60".    The driveshaft part number given for each shaft is the same.  What gives?  I need to get a driveshaft for my 70 with a 440/727/8.75....but before I can get it made I need a GOOD measurement.  Which is correct??

[nivvy]

what is the correct measurement... interested... I have a 440/727/8.75  72 challenger

[422STROKER]

I was looking at the book page you mentioned.   For the 70 Challys, it says 340, 383s are 45.60".  for all transmissions.  Next line it says 440/426 with automatics are 43.60".    The driveshaft part number given for each shaft is the same.  What gives?  I need to get a driveshaft for my 70 with a 440/727/8.75....but before I can get it made I need a GOOD measurement.  Which is correct??

I think they are 2" OFF. 
This has been discussed before, that is how i got the link. 440 has same tranny as 383, so they should be the same.  The only change may be if a Dana 60 was used instead of a 8 3/4.

Tom

[bbscamp]

1)  So what is the correct length (C to C on u joints) for a 70 chally 440/727/8.75?
2)  Is this length different for the same combo in a 70 Barracuda?
3)  Is this length different than 71 and later Challengers?  did the wheelbase change between years and Ply. vs. Dodge??

 

[ksierens]

Dave,

Contact Joint Clucth and Gear by us.  They will probably tell you what measurement they need and will make one up for you.

http://www.jointclutchandgear.com/index_files/Page682.htm