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 Posted: 07-28-2024 01:37 pm
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Jh092

 

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 The center support bearing on my drive line is shot and needs to be replaced. A common fix is to replace the original with a 1-piece drive shaft similar to the one used on the 4-speed gearbox. This seems like a logical fix since it worked on the 4-speed.

What was the reasoning to use the 2-piece unit on the 5-speed? There were no performance upgrades to the engine with 5-speed. There was a cost to use the 2-piece unit and the decision to use it would have to have fulfilled a requirement.

My car has been stroked out to 2.2l. I am wondering if the 2-piece shaft is a better candidate to handle the extra engine torque and power.