1LE driveshaft for $220

[Dave M]

I know some guys here were asking about driveshafts recently. I just noticed on www.gmpartsdirect.com they have the 1LE driveshaft for 93-97's for $219.83. I just thought I'd let everyone know.

[JeffM]

Do you have a part #? I searched "1LE" "Driveshaft", etc, and can't find it...

thanks

[Dave M]

It's part # 10085375. From the homepage, if you click on the "upgrades" button, then on the Camaro picture, it lists all the parts available. They have a complete LT4 conversion kit, minus the timing chain, for $2091 and a 1LE front and rear sway bar kit for $180. I'm tempted!!

[redbird94]

what would the driveshaft do for you?

[AmericanZ28]

Check to see how much the LS1 driveshaft costs. It's bigger than the 1LE and might even cost less. I got mine from Ebay for like $133. It will stop some cars from vibrating at higher speeds, and might even add a horse or two. Click here for more Info

[Craig 94 TA GT]

Yup, at least 1 horsepower + up to 5-6 ft-lbs of torque. The stock steel shaft is somewhat heavier, thus the heavier rotating mass equates to a higher horsepower loss from the flywheel to the rear wheels. In effect, all you're doing is freeing up some lost horsepower.

I installed mine a while back, and you can feel less high speed vibration. The car just feels a lot smoother on the freeway. Not much (if any at all) SOTP feel, though. Now these driveshafts are not recommended for really high end horsepower cars - because of the lightweight aluminum material. I've done my share of research, and the LS1 driveshafts are a big no-no if you want to push quite a bit of horsepower. I've seen a picture of 1 all twisted up on a mildly modified LS1 with slicks. The 1LE is supposedly a bit stronger. Either way, if you're somewhat stock, my opinion is that either is fine.

I would recommend a better buy than gmpartsdirect... try paceparts.com. The part itself is a bit more expensive ($235), however, the shipping is nearly $30 cheaper for ground! You end up saving ~$13. I've also heard Jason Cromer will get you the best deal on this, or anything. Might want to ask Joe his contact info.