Driveshaft

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  1. Unionmade

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    I need to know what driveshaft will interchange with my 71 mav. I have the stock 170cyl. shaft in currently but I just put a 302 with a 9" Rear in. I think it needs a bigger in diam. shaft then the 6cyl. Motor has about 350hp.
     
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  2. Lee Richart

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    That driveshaft will hold up a lot longer that you might think. In the late 70's I raced a 71 Comet that ran 12.50's with the stock driveshaft and never had a problem with it. I am currently running a Maverick with a 421W and the stock driveshaft.
    Lee "THE MAV" Richart(y)
     
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    I have one from a mid '80's 5.0L Mustang...just changed the u-joints and yoke to match and it works great!
     
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    The early 6 cylinder 'shafts were tiny compared to even the stock V8 shafts. But yeah, I beat the crap out of my original 6-banger shaft with several V8s and never hurt it.
     
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