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Jan 19, 2009 | 12:56 PM

357

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Driveshaft Loop

Does anyone know much about a driveshaft safety loop for a C6? Do we need one at the track, if so, where do get one?

Thanks

Jan 19, 2009 | 12:57 PM

5 Liter Eater

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The driveshaft is enclosed inside the torque tube. No loop needed.

Jan 19, 2009 | 01:45 PM

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The driveshaft is enclosed inside the torque tube. No loop needed.

Jan 19, 2009 | 01:48 PM

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Jan 19, 2009 | 01:58 PM

bimmerborn

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Is the torque transfer device inside the torque tube called drive shaft? We know drive shaft is usually between the transmission and differential. But this device is between the clutch and transmission.

Jan 19, 2009 | 02:43 PM

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In the shop manual for 06C6, the 'torque tube' is referred to as the "driveline support assembly". The 'driveshaft' is referred to as the "propeller shaft".

Jan 19, 2009 | 03:16 PM

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No loop needed or any made that I know of.

If you start going crazy fast on the strip...I think sub-ten or nine seconds you'll need a clutch housing blanket to protect you from exploding clutch assemblies.

Jan 19, 2009 | 03:23 PM

bimmerborn

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In the shop manual for 06C6, the 'torque tube' is referred to as the "driveline support assembly". The 'driveshaft' is referred to as the "propeller shaft".

Thank you. Very good information.

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Jan 19, 2009 | 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by johnodrake

In the shop manual for 06C6, the 'torque tube' is referred to as the "driveline support assembly". The 'driveshaft' is referred to as the "propeller shaft".

"propeller shaft"????

The manual writer must have been in the Navy.

Jan 19, 2009 | 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HeavenIsABlownC5

the only nhra legal clutch protection is a blowproof bellhousing. i do not know of anyone who makes one yet for the c6

Jan 19, 2009 | 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 357

Does anyone know much about a driveshaft safety loop for a C6? Do we need one at the track, if so, where do get one?

Thanks

What you really need is half shaft loops. They do break and can cause alot of carnage. I remember seeing one vendor that was in the process of making them. As soon as they do im game!