I was at the local drags today and I was on my best run by far when I slammed 4th gear and heard the driveshaft rip . It bent up my exhaust and torque arm and put a scrape in my floor pan . I am lucky since I was doing over a 100mph when it happened . Go to link to see pics.

http://www.cardomain.com/id/n_ecstaz

 

Damn that sux man!

Have you reprogrammed for your t56 swap yet? Enjoying it so far?
What rear gears are you running?

Jonota

 

No have not reprogrammed computer yet. Running 3.89's with detroit tru trac locker setup. I went off the mph that the timeslip gave me I do not pay attention to my speedo.

 

That part was SO annoying for me, i'm glad I finally programmed it. A little more pricey for you though....

Jonota

 

Bummer dude. We had a similar thing happen about 3 or 4 weeks ago with my Dad's '73...

...except the car never left the line! Right at the lights, gave it gas, dumped the clutch and "bang!" Blew both U-joints, and f##ked the tranny all in a split second! The car never even moved forward enough to break the beam and start the time clock! We're now considering a manual --> auto swap!

 

Maybe instead you should consider a better shaft. Especialy if your running alum. I am actualy ordering mine tomarrow. Ever since my Moser 12 bolt install the length of the stocker was, uncomfortable. Now since I installed the sway bar relocation kit to get the rear sitting right I have only 1/4 inch of slip travel which is more then bad. So I am ordering a 3inch steel "nitrous ready" shaft from http://www.dennysdriveshaft.com

If you break it, They give you a new one.

 

maybe its time for a driveshaft safety loop! same thing happened to me way back in highschool with my dads 74 at the track. also where did u get that fuel door? thats awesome lookin

 

I am going to get the spohn t/a with the D/S loop since the driveshaft beat it up some and the exhaust is beat up. The floor pan luckily only got a scratch so i am happy about that I guess.

The fuel door is off a newer eclipse, I got it off ebay awhile ago. It fits right in with no mods to the fuel door hole.

 

is the fuel door this one ?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...ayphotohosting

also i have the spohn torque arm and safetly loop as well, i could the loop worked well for me but i luckily i havent had to experience tthat yet! also if you did the 6 speed swap yourself, how difficult was it? and was it worth it?

 

I was going to say nice 96 but ditch the fuel door, Different opinions

 

i want to powdercoat it black or anodize it black i think it would be different

 

that's why they make DS loops required for 13.99 or quicker by NHRA rules. At that speed the DS could have flipped you on to the sunny side....that would be a bad thing.

Chris

BTW not a fan on the door....just me

 

Yeah dude, every time you are bummed out about the cost, just remember that coulda been your ***.

 

Yes I know I am lucky it broke in the back, it could have been alot worse. I am going to make sure if it happens again, hopefully not, that I have a d/s loop.

That is the fuel door, and mine is being anodised black this winter. I wanted to do it last winter but did not have the time to get it done.

The six speed swap was not that bad. I did it myself with the help of some friends, especially one that is a gm tech that has a 6 speed, he helped a ton on it. I highly reccomend it.

I know there are alot of mixed reviews on my fuel door, but 90% of people that see it in person like it more than in pictures. With the LG motorsports wing on my car, it looks a ton better.

Thanks

 

Thats why I runa safty loop and a 4.5 inch moly shaft