Factory two-piece drive shaft?

Lostcause

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Hello everyone. I was wondering has anybody had any problems lauching on slicks with the factory two-piece drive shaft. If not or if so, what RPM were you lauching at? THANKS

 

stangzilla100

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why do you suspect the stock DS as the problem? for info pls.

 

Lostcause

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no, i haven't had a problem. I got a set of slick and want to go to the track. but I want to make sure my factory driveshaft can handle the punishment of launching hard.

 

stangzilla100

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if you have only bolt ons, the stock DS should handle it.

 

bynumj

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It will be worth the time and money to put on some DS loops. Better safe than sorry.

 

klaw

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The stock DS will be fine but you'd get better performance from an aluminum 1-piece.

 

ct07gt

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The clutch will be more likely to quit on you before the driveshaft.

 

klaw

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ct07gt said:

The clutch will be more likely to quit on you before the driveshaft.

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+1 on the clutch - I made 5 passes on the stock clutch after installing my Whipple and it had had it.

 

Lostcause

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Thank you everyone for your advice.

 

69mach1-409

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I believe you will need Frt and Rear DS loops to run slicks with the OEM 2pc DS at most tracks. Atleast that's what the tech guys at Etown & Atco told me.

I bought the Frt and Rear BMR DS loops... then got a great deal from Tillman Speed on a Coast One Pcs Alum DS.. so I now only need the Frt one. If you're interested I have the rear one, brand new, up for sale for $50 less then BMR. Just PM me.