Breaking torque tubes
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Drifting
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From: Coral Springs Fl
Originally Posted by turboc5
What rpm are you reving it to? I heard rpm is what destroyes them. The drive shaft starts to bow and whip due to a very slight imbalence destroying the couplers or worse the whole torque tube. I was reving mine to 6700 and I was lucky. When I did my clutch, I checked them and they were coming apart. I got some high strength ones from http://www.lamarwaldenautomotive.com/ . Also the 97 to 2000 c5's have a weaker torque tube(small diamiter), they upgraded them in 01 for the zo6.
Pic of mine, a 2000 FRC
Pic of mine, a 2000 FRC
WHich coupler busted on your car?
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St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20
Originally Posted by taaz024
I just spoke to him on the phone Bob. He was at the challenge the other night and plans on coming out on the 4th.
Something tells me that you don't want me running against you because I was so close to beating you the other night in a car that I wasn't even uswe to. I'll be ready for you the next time we line up!!! Now, can we get back to my broken torque tube?? LOL.
Something tells me that you don't want me running against you because I was so close to beating you the other night in a car that I wasn't even uswe to. I'll be ready for you the next time we line up!!! Now, can we get back to my broken torque tube?? LOL.
I don't think so buddy boy. You were owned big. 
And if you don't believe me go talk to my other brother Darrel 
MG we look forward to you joining us. Mike did you tell him what safety equipment he will need?
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Originally Posted by taaz024
I have broken 2 torque tubes in the past 6 months with a stock motor that runs my car in the low 12's in the 1/4 mile. Anyone else breaking tubes and what are you doing to stop it?
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St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20
Originally Posted by MgKenny
GOOD point. Never run basically stock Vette.
What DO I need?
What DO I need?
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Originally Posted by 16Again
Helmet, long pants, closed shoes, NO TANK TOPS however, short sleeves are fine. I see your car is newer but i'll say it anyway.... seatbelts. Only other thing I can think of is.... You must have the desire to whoop up on Mike.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20
Originally Posted by MgKenny
Didn't I hear something about a 20lb Radiator cap? Does this even apply to Vettes?
Don't sweat it
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At the speed you will be running you will need a helmet, long pants, 30 bucks, and "your own vehicle". Right Bob?? Most importantly, you have to be ready to have a good time with some great vette owners. We look forward to adding anothe 6 speed to the mix Feb 4th. Bob watch out!!!! Another black 6 speed ready to spank ya like a red headed stepchild.
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From: Coral Springs Fl
Originally Posted by 16Again
Helmet, long pants, closed shoes (high heels for the promotor only), NO TANK TOPS however, short sleeves are fine. I see your car is newer but i'll say it anyway.... seatbelts. Only other thing I can think of is.... You must have the desire to whoop up on Mike.
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St. Jude Donor '07-'12, '20
Originally Posted by taaz024
At the speed you will be running you will need a helmet, long pants, 30 bucks, and "your own vehicle". Right Bob?? Most importantly, you have to be ready to have a good time with some great vette owners. We look forward to adding anothe 6 speed to the mix Feb 4th. Bob watch out!!!! Another black 6 speed ready to spank ya like a red headed stepchild.
Your goin down. I got a taste, now I want the WIN. I will not be denied. 
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From: Bartlett IL
Originally Posted by taaz024
WHich coupler busted on your car?
Melting Slicks
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Call Danny Kellermeyer at DJ racing. He is a retired GM engineer that roadraces Corvettes. He has someone manufacture aluminum torque tube couplers. I think he gets $250/pair. Well worth it. You'll be suprised how smooth your driveline is after getting rid of the rubber. I would use the later model torque tube if I were you. Start with a new driveshaft though, because if yours has the slightest out of round condition this will magnify it. I tried finding it on his web-site, but was unable to locate it. Run a search on DJ racing and you will find contact numbers for him.
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I wouldn't of even known they were bad if I didn't check them when I did my clutch. They still drove fine and no major vibration. They didn't come completly apart yet, they were just on their way out. Another 5000mi and it probly would of let go. 
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From: Coral Springs Fl
Originally Posted by turboc5
I wouldn't of even known they were bad if I didn't check them when I did my clutch. They still drove fine and no major vibration. They didn't come completly apart yet, they were just on their way out. Another 5000mi and it probly would of let go.