Monster Drive Shaft Loop

[CT-MSRT]

Got me a safety upgrade! I know it can handle more power than i will ever be putting in my car so that's one less thing to worry about in the tech line for when i finally buy some tires. I've had it on for a few weeks now. No rattling after a full weekend at the track. Checked it again today and i hung from it when the car was on the lift and it would barely budge(i'm not a tiny guy)

*edit sorry about the low grade camera phone pics. I'll get better pics once i get the final version installed on my car.

[Super T]

Thanks for the detailed information... ;-)

[Hemi31]

I thought tubular steel had to be welded according to the rules.....only 2"x1/4" was able to be bolted?

[CT-MSRT]

sorry, i don't have the specs in front of me. I'll check with them on the tube stuff but i know it's pretty damn thick. I'd hope since they make stuff like this for cars that go waaay faster than we do that it would be within spec.

[MOL SRT-8]

I thought tubular steel had to be welded according to the rules.....only 2"x1/4" was able to be bolted?

that is correct.

[GasGunR]

yep, Section 19, rule 2:4 Driveline ... 7/8 inch x .065 inch welded steel tubing...

[CT-MSRT]

thanks for the quick references guys. I'm not sure how this got by but i'll pass everything on if something needs changing. Personally i just like pressing the pedal on the right!!

[slideway]

Looks good Mike! I don't know the ruling on it but your drive shaft won't be coming in to meet your leg with that loop there!

[Hemi_charger]

looks good seems to be a hot part these days

[FactoryD]

What do you mean by "it can handle more power than i will ever be putting in my car"?

The loop is just a safety measure. It, in itself, didn't buy you any strength.

$0.02

[CT-MSRT]

What do you mean by "it can handle more power than i will ever be putting in my car"?

The loop is just a safety measure. It, in itself, didn't buy you any strength.

$0.02

I know it's nothing more than a safety upgrade, but it's nice to know that no matter how much power i put into my ride i won't have to worry about the drive shaft getting through that loop on the way to me.

[CT-MSRT]

I found out last night that this is not generic steel tubing. It is DOM structural tube which i guess makes a big difference. Hope this helps.

[5vetteman]

This loop is absolutely legal. Although we had no question, we called the NHRA national tech line and talked with/sent pics to Bruce Bachelder. He confirmed it is NHRA legal. Welded steel tubing is referring to the type of tube. In this case, we are using DOM which is better than electro-weld.

Thanks!

Rick Moroso

[nhdave]

This loop is absolutely legal. Although we had no question, we called the NHRA national tech line and talked with/sent pics to Bruce Bachelder. He confirmed it is NHRA legal. Welded steel tubing is referring to the type of tube. In this case, we are using DOM which is better than electro-weld.

Thanks!

Rick Moroso

Hi Rick! Glad you stepped in. You need another car for testing?

[Hemi31]

This loop is absolutely legal. Although we had no question, we called the NHRA national tech line and talked with/sent pics to Bruce Bachelder. He confirmed it is NHRA legal. Welded steel tubing is referring to the type of tube. In this case, we are using DOM which is better than electro-weld.

Thanks!

Rick Moroso

Thats good....they are not that specific in the rule book.