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Old Feb 9, 2007 | 12:07 PM
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More newbie questions.....

Since the C5 has a torque tube, do you still need to run a driveshaft loop to pass inspection at the track? Is there a problem with torque tubes breaking? And finally, if the DS breaks, what happens other than some nasty noise???

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More newbie questions.....

Since the C5 has a torque tube, do you still need to run a driveshaft loop to pass inspection at the track? Is there a problem with torque tubes breaking? And finally, if the DS breaks, what happens other than some nasty noise???

Nope, nope, and you'll need a flatbead!
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Nope, nope, and you'll need a flatbead!


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Nope, nope, and you'll need a flatbead!

Ok, torque tubes dont break but how about the driveshafts? Im going to be running around 600HP +- 50HP
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Ok, torque tubes dont break but how about the driveshafts? Im going to be running around 600HP +- 50HP
Anything can be broken, if that's 650 RWHP my guess is you and RPM and DTE will become fast friends.
Remember the dead hook is not your friend!
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Originally Posted by corvettebob1
Anything can be broken, if that's 650 RWHP my guess is you and RPM and DTE will become fast friends.
Remember the dead hook is not your friend!

Yes on RPM, will be calling them soon. Not sure on DTE, ive looked at their setups. I think I can get by with just a gear swap from DTE instead of getting the whole unit from them.

Somebody correct me if im way off on that.
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