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Old 07-11-2003, 09:13 AM
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Anyone know if a 1980 R drive will bolt up to a 1984 Alpha?

Asking for someone else that blew his drive up.

Anyone in the northeast have a good used alpha drive for a V8?
I think 1.5 ratio...

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Yes it will bolt up, but double check the length of the input shaft to make sure it is correct for your application.
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Thanks Guys, The MR is going on then.
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It will bolt up but the #1 drive is quite a bit weaker than an Alpha. The lower drive shaft is much thinner than an Alpha.
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the yoke on in-line 6 is shorter than a V-8
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