Firebird 3800 (93-97) - Sourcing Aluminum Driveshaft

[Akula]

Hello all,

I'm in the UK, I have a 1997 Firebird Base Coupe (3800 Series II and T5WC trans).

I'm looking to potentially replace the two-piece steel driveshaft on my V6 bird with an aluminum one, which I understand is a fairly common swap.. Naturally the shipping cost would likely be crippling, but I'm becoming conscious of that carrier bearing going out on the car: I've heard I can just slap an ally shaft on there and all will be well?

As for sourcing one, can anyone point me in the general direction of a reseller or perhaps a franchised scrapper/dismantler that would be able to ship one to the UK? Are they easy to obtain these days?

Any help you can provide would be wonderful!

 

[melsg5]

Just using Google I came up with this

CF82000 - 1982-02 Camaro / Firebird with Automatic or Manual Transmission 1 Piece 3

Stock replacement driveshaft delivers power, consuming some of it in the process. A new aluminum shaft from Inland Empire Drive Line Service will reduce power loss and run smoother than the mass production, aging original driveshaft. This al uminum driveshaft is complete, balanced and ready to...

www.classicindustries.com

 

[Akula]

Sorry I probably should have specified - I was leaning more towards a used item than new given the expense, but it's an option. Thank you.

 

[melsg5]

Sorry I probably should have specified - I was leaning more towards a used item than new given the expense, but it's an option. Thank you.

Try ebay or car-parts.com.