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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 12:56 PM
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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?



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Old Jan 19, 2009 | 12:57 PM
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The driveshaft is enclosed inside the torque tube. No loop needed.
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The driveshaft is enclosed inside the torque tube. No loop needed.


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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.
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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".
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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.
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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".
Thank you. Very good information.
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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.
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Originally Posted by HeavenIsABlownC5
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.
the only nhra legal clutch protection is a blowproof bellhousing. i do not know of anyone who makes one yet for the c6
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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?



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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!
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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?



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I really think that you need to learn more about your car before you take it to the track.

Tom
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I really think that you need to learn more about your car before you take it to the track.

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