Chris, No, I did'nt have a driveshaft loop, by IHRA/NHRA rule you don't need
one until you are in the 12's or 13's, not sure which, but 14's are ok by
rule.
Now, Driveshaft loops are not a bad idea if your going to race regularly W/
slicks, I had given thought to one, but never did it, I can't imagine it
could void any warranty?? It has no effect on the drivetrain, or
suspension??? If a driveshaft/ ujoint were to give out on our trucks, it
would probably be at the starting line under a severe load (clutch dump) and
with slicks. Street tires are'nt going to hold enough load to worry about a
driveshaft problem. On a positive note, I have been 14.8's on radials, and
with my present mods could probably go 14.5's pretty easy. I've seen Carson
Henderson (RC 4.7L 5spd) go 14.7's bone stock, so you can go quick without
slicks!!
As long as you stay on street tires, you'll probably never have a drivetrain
problem (NA an no NOS).
Matt Y2K-HEMI
In a message dated 12/06/2000 7:19:29 PM Eastern Standard Time,
mopar88@efortress.com writes:
<< Subj: RE: DML: Re: 9.25 rear assembly ordered from Mopar..
Date: 12/06/2000 7:19:29 PM Eastern Standard Time
From: mopar88@efortress.com (Chris Lambert)
Sender: owner-dakota-truck@BUFFNET.NET
Reply-to: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
Matt,
Were you running a driveshaft loop due to the slicks? From what i have
gotten from my dealer a driveshaft loop more or less voids the warranty
right there. It does say that racing of any type voids the warranty. that
is why, even in my quest for the 14's, i am staying away from both
driveshaft loops and slicks...
Chris
>Steven, thats a 26" tire, on 3000 lbs car, with that much HP, and that
>kinda clutch dump, you'd be generating alot of tire spin on a BFG radial,
>or any steet tire for that matter. Put a set of these Hoosier slicks on
>there, then re-apply the 5 grand clutch dump, hee heee, WAMMMOOOOOOO,
>something will give, hopefully the clutch will slip, if it holds it, and
>given 130 launches I have done at the strip , more than likely you'll
>break-it ;)
>
>I've argued with these guys, they ain't listening. I'm gonna file a
>complaint at the corporate level, but I don't excpect to get anywhere with
>these folks.
>
>Matt Y2K-HEMI
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