Organized Drag Racing and Autocross Drag racing and autocross discussions and questions. Techniques, tips, suggestions, and "what will I run?" questions.

driveshaft loop question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 12:02 PM
  #1  
kowboy59's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,153
Likes: 0
From: kissimmee fl
Car: 88 iroc-z z-28
Engine: 383
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.42
driveshaft loop question

Im ordering the lakewood one thats specifically designed for our cars. just wondering how it fits with say the spohn torque arm?? i have a transmission mount torque arm.


http://www.summitracing.com/parts/LAK-18020/
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 12:11 PM
  #2  
xpndbl3's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 13,622
Likes: 5
From: Orland Park, IL
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: SLOW carbed ls
Transmission: TH400 with brake, 8" PTC converter
Axle/Gears: moser 9" 4.11
Re: driveshaft loop question

If you run a larger driveshaft this one won't fit them. It wouldn't clear my 3.5" shaft during suspension travel. I bought the largest universal lake wood loop and ended up just cutting the ends off and rewelding them to match the floor pan angles.
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 01:36 PM
  #3  
AlkyIROC's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
Liked
 
Joined: Jul 1999
Posts: 17,268
Likes: 169
From: 51°N 114°W, 3500'
Car: 87 IROC L98
Engine: 588 Alcohol BBC
Transmission: Powerglide
Axle/Gears: Ford 9"/31 spline spool/4.86
Re: driveshaft loop question

The Lakewood loop will fit normally with an aftermarket torque arm. It's bolted through the floor so you need to remove the seats and pull the carpet up to properly attach it.

I stopped using the Lakewood loop years ago. It was easier to attach a universal loop off the transmission crossmember. I think all the newer aftermarket torque arms use this feature. My old Spohn torque arm didn't.
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 02:03 PM
  #4  
kowboy59's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,153
Likes: 0
From: kissimmee fl
Car: 88 iroc-z z-28
Engine: 383
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: driveshaft loop question

Well I didn't buy it with one for some damn reason. And I have a stock driveshaft size.
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 03:55 PM
  #5  
xpndbl3's Avatar
Supreme Member
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 13,622
Likes: 5
From: Orland Park, IL
Car: 1984 Z28
Engine: SLOW carbed ls
Transmission: TH400 with brake, 8" PTC converter
Axle/Gears: moser 9" 4.11
Re: driveshaft loop question

maybe have spohn sell you just the loop and get a local shop to weld it up
Reply
Old Feb 19, 2011 | 04:58 PM
  #6  
kowboy59's Avatar
Thread Starter
Supreme Member
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 1,153
Likes: 0
From: kissimmee fl
Car: 88 iroc-z z-28
Engine: 383
Transmission: th400
Axle/Gears: 3.42
Re: driveshaft loop question

Lol well Spohn takes forever to send stuff and I'm in a time crunch unfortunately. I'll just get that one for now and mock it up if I need to
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2011 | 02:34 PM
  #7  
five7kid's Avatar
Moderator
25 Year Member
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 43,187
Likes: 43
From: Littleton, CO USA
Car: 82 Berlinetta/57 Bel Air
Engine: L92/LQ4 (both w/4" stroke)
Transmission: 4L80E/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 12B-3.73/9"-3.89
You've probably already ordered, but I have the Jegster loop on both of my Camaros with 3" DOM shafts. Fits fine.

http://www.jegs.com/i/Jegster/550/40732/10002/-1
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Irocguy01
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
10
Sep 28, 2015 02:03 PM
CORV3TT3
DIY PROM
6
Aug 23, 2015 11:26 AM
beast94
DIY PROM
4
Aug 20, 2015 06:44 AM
redmaroz
LTX and LSX
7
Aug 16, 2015 11:40 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:35 AM.