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Old Nov 5, 2018 | 10:52 PM
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Can somebody tell me the length of the tail shaft for a 1977 corvette fitted with a turbo 400? And if it has ubolts?
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 03:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Nathan Weaver
Can somebody tell me the length of the tail shaft for a 1977 corvette fitted with a turbo 400? And if it has ubolts?
Are you SURE that it's a 400? All 77 automatics were originally fitted with the 350.
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 04:22 PM
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Are you SURE that it's a 400? All 77 automatics were originally fitted with the 350.
Ok what’s the latest model vette with a turbo 400 fitted?
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 04:50 PM
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Ok can someone tell me the length of the tail shaft on a 1974 corvettte?
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 04:52 PM
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Look at the shape of the pan, it will help you determine which transmission you have.




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Yep thanks. I’m positive it’s a 400.
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.y 75 was a 400. I think 76 are 400's also.
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 08:21 PM
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Ok can someone tell me the length of the tail shaft on a 1974

does anyone own a 1974 corvette with the turbo 400 that can measure the length of the tail shaft?
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I can't get under my car right now, call or visit a transmission shop if need be.
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Originally Posted by Peterbuilt
I can't get under my car right now, call or visit a transmission shop if need be.
I’ve called two different places then they recommend me to ask on this forum. Surely someone knows the answer.
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Looks like a long=13" or short =4.9"


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Originally Posted by Peterbuilt
Looks like a long=13" or short =4.9"

thanks but I guess I’m meaning to say drive shaft, can’t anyone tell me the length of a drive shaft off the 74 vette with th400
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In '77 the L-48 came with the Turbo 350, but the L-82 came with the Turbo 400. It cost an additional $146 when ordering the automatic with an L-82 .

Good luck... GUSTO
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