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Discussing Driveshaft safety loop in the 5.0 Mustangs Forum. Any manufacturer reccomendations to purchase from???... Modded Mustangs is the premier Ford Mustang Forum on the internet. We discuss all aspects of the Ford Mustang on the forum. Registered Users do not see the above ads. Please Register - It's Free! |
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1993 Mustang LX Vert
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Driveshaft safety loop
Any manufacturer reccomendations to purchase from???
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get one made for you car, not a universal one...that is my only suggestion.
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88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it
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or just loctite your driveshaft bolts for safety, i dont know that driveshaft saftely loops are ever needed, if they are someone will chime in and tell me im wrong... haha
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they're needed if you haul ass down the track! Depending on your times you will need it, just like you need a helmet when you're well into the 13's. But it all depends on your track safety regulations.
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When your front U-joint fails the drive shaft will destroy everything in site including the underside of your car, you, fuel lines, brake lines and can send the car air borne...definitely a good idea to have one if you take your car to the track and race with slicks or DOT slicks. Most tracks require them if you have slicks.
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88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it
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figures i lose on this one.... hahah like usual, info assimilated though
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1988 lx stock block
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mythbusters did an episode where they purposely tried to get a car to flip by breaking the driveshaft and even getting it into a pothole at the right time it wouldnt go...but they are good to have not to f up your car..
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88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it
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Everyone sells a fox body specific safety loop starting at about $30. Cheap insurance in my opinion. Remember for most people, that thing is spinning 3.73 times faster than your back tires.
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Would you just make it out of some thick steel, basicly fabricate it yourself? Just wondering why you wouldn't buy one from Summit or some place? Just curious
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No, I'm not saying that, I mean, buy one made for the make and model of your car and not a "universal" one size fits all model.
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88 GT CHI headed 351w 10.8 @ 125 - still figuring it out. 03 Cobra 2.3 whipple 10.7 @ 129 - sold it 04 Mach 1 12.7 @ 109 mostly stock - sold it 89 LX procharged 302 515 hp 497 ftlbs 10.7 @130 mph - sold it
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Sounds good now I see what your saying. Thanks for your help. I plan on getting one from Summit.
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I have the cheap Summit one. It looks nice sitting in the box waiting to be installed.
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it's a $30 part that could save you car and/or your life. The question is: Why NOT have it???
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you NEED it to run slicks or drags at the track
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Zippee is my step sister.
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Lakewood makes a nice one designed for Mustangs. I've used many of them.
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Zippee is my step sister.
1990 Mustang LX
9.36@143 mph
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Fond du Lac, Wisconsin
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LOL! I guess Myth Busters has never been to the race track when a car lost the front u-joint. I know there are videos on Youtube of some u-joint catastrophes.
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Thanks to: Trick Flow, Team Z Motorsports, Total Engine Airflow and Furo Racecraft My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm....
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