has anybody done torque tube shortening

[olason]

I am curious if anyone has shortened a torque tube from a C5-7 corvette for a project. I haven't scanned the underside of my '73 Datsun 240Z to check if the C6 transmission/diff would fit yet, but I have the CAD models through work. I am curious as to the durability of shortening and rewelding the cast aluminum tube though. If it works, I could most likely get my boss to do the welding.

I am curious as it may save leg room in the narrow datsun.

[Schwartz Performance]

It's done all the time. We recently lengthened one. No problem with durability if the weld is good.

-Dale

[OG_Racing]

Dale didn't you do a 69 camaro frame with a corvette trans and diff?

[olason]

How thick is the wall of the tube? I think I an going to plan to do this for a v8 swap. It would help get some rear weight into the 240z.

If I scan the bottom of the car I would be willing to share that, area for cad user purposes.

[Schwartz Performance]

No we didn't do a 69 Camaro.

The tube I believe is 1/4 or 3/8?? I can check tomorrow

-Dale

[CTX-SLPR]

Mild necroposting but what is the maximum diameter of an Auto torque tube? Looking into if it would fit though the tunnel of my '64 Riviera's X-frame without cutting the frame open.

Thanks,