Racing w/front propshaft removed improvement??

[It's just a six]

I was wondering if anyone here has raced there Sy/Ty w/the front propshaft removed & compared the difference in there 1/4 mile times?? Basically back to back comparisions.

Thanks!!!

 

[Syclone0565]

Re: Racing w/front propshaft removed improvement??

I was wondering if anyone here has raced there Sy/Ty w/the front propshaft removed & compared the difference in there 1/4 mile times?? Basically back to back comparisions.

Thanks!!!

I would have to say you're 60' times would go up. I was just talking with someone today that told me a friend just raced his without a front prop shaft and the times without it were identical to the times he runs with it in. Not on the same night/temp through.

 

[It's just a six]

Re: Racing w/front propshaft removed improvement??

I would have to say you're 60' times would go up. I was just talking with someone today that told me a friend just raced his without a front prop shaft and the times without it were identical to the times he runs with it in. Not on the same night/temp through.

I was thinking if you had sticky tires also so your 60' would not drop off too bad.
Were your friends MPH the same?

 

[Ryda85]

Re: Racing w/front propshaft removed improvement??

I was thinking if you had sticky tires also so your 60' would not drop off too bad.
Were your friends MPH the same?

i would think the mph would go up

 

[Syclone0565]

Re: Racing w/front propshaft removed improvement??

I was thinking if you had sticky tires also so your 60' would not drop off too bad.
Were your friends MPH the same?

I will make a call tomorrow to him and ask. I will post my findings on this tomorrow

 

[ghettosled]

Re: Racing w/front propshaft removed improvement??

as long as you can 60ft the same if not better the mph will go up and et will drop. back in the day there were a couple people doing this.. Ty's react better due to the shorter wheel base and better weight transfer.

 

[dgoodhue]

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I would becareful with the stock rear end in 2wd with sticky tires and 500+ ft-lbs of torque.

 

[2kwik4u]

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I would becareful with the stock rear end in 2wd with sticky tires and 500+ ft-lbs of torque.

Most of the S-series guys can't get the little rear end to get into the 12's without breaking it. I too would be hesitant to run 2wd down the track with anything stronger than stock.

IMO, you'de be better off to improve your brakes, hold some more boost, and get a better launch.

 

[thesyguy]

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I agree with Dave. I had my front shaft out for a couple of months when the stock one broke. Great smoke shows that led to a broken ring and spiders!

 

[bezerk]

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so, if you want to keep it 2wd, what is the best upgrade? which rear axle from what vehicle should be an easy upgrade?

 

[Nova67ss]

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so, if you want to keep it 2wd, what is the best upgrade? which rear axle from what vehicle should be an easy upgrade?

U could get an 8,5 GM axle and build your own axle or order one custom build, the costs are not so far away..

I bought an camero 8,5 axle and had it shortened, ordered custom length on axles (Strange) and put in a limited slip (Eaton) and a good ring and pinion (Richmond) and new bearings with a C-clip elimination kit in my car for about 1200 euro (thats for the axle, labor work and parts) I did all the calqulations and instalation work myself the welding was contracted to a pro welder.

 

[Black Knight]

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:rotf: Come on Anders, thanx for all the info it helps alot to know brands and stuff, but how the hell am I supposed to know how much 1200 euro is :rotf:

 

[bezerk]

Re: Racing w/front propshaft removed improvement??

U could get an 8,5 GM axle and build your own axle or order one custom build, the costs are not so far away..

I bought an camero 8,5 axle and had it shortened, ordered custom length on axles (Strange) and put in a limited slip (Eaton) and a good ring and pinion (Richmond) and new bearings with a C-clip elimination kit in my car for about 1200 euro (thats for the axle, labor work and parts) I did all the calqulations and instalation work myself the welding was contracted to a pro welder.

thanks,
€1200=$1200 more or less.

 

[dirtdemon]

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excuse the dumb Q - but would rough acceleration w/o front propshaft harm the T-case ...

... or are you guys talking about real mods to the drivetrain ??

:sly: :sly: :sly:

 

[It's just a six]

Re: Racing w/front propshaft removed improvement??

excuse the dumb Q - but would rough acceleration w/o front propshaft harm the T-case ...

... or are you guys talking about real mods to the drivetrain ??

:sly: :sly: :sly:

They are taking about possibly blowing up the rear end.

 

[syclone 0260n4]

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I had the wierdest dream last night, I was driving on the highway and all the sudden my truck just wouldnt accelerate so I pull off the highway and look under the Ty and my prop shaft was broken. some how I just reached under the truck and pulled it out with one hand, then drove off perfectly fine. I guess I just had too much fun last night, LOL.

 

[bezerk]

Re: Racing w/front propshaft removed improvement??

I had the wierdest dream last night, I was driving on the highway and all the sudden my truck just wouldnt accelerate so I pull off the highway and look under the Ty and my prop shaft was broken. some how I just reached under the truck and pulled it out with one hand, then drove off perfectly fine. I guess I just had too much fun last night, LOL.

normally a broken propshaft is a nightmare

 

[Quickstop [UK]]

Re: Racing w/front propshaft removed improvement??

normally a broken propshaft is a nightmare

:rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf: :rotf:

Very witty you crazy dutchie!!

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