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10-13-2023, 02:45 PM
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 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Aug 2023
Location: Oklahoma
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Driveshaft loop recommendations 3" exhaust
About to install a complete ZL1 cradle along with 3.5" 1 piece DSS driveshaft in a couple weeks and wondering if anyone has any recommendations on a driveshaft loop that will work around 3" exhaust?
Wondering if one can be installed where the carrier bearing was once the factory 2 piece is removed? Ideally it would be nice to have one toward the front near the yoke and one near the rear close to each U-joint so if it breaks at either end it wont catapult the car, demolish the drive shaft tunnel or all of my exhaust... Any recommendations would be awesome! (I had to remove the lower brace for exhaust clearance.) Pictures attached for reference. |
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10-13-2023, 02:57 PM
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Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009
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I made a driveshaft loop that bolted in where the carrier bearing does. Not NHRA compliant but effective. Other than that, you have Metco and BMR.
If you are running big power with a manual, you might want to think about carbon fiber.
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2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes.
2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes. |
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10-13-2023, 03:01 PM
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 Drives: 2012 SS Join Date: Dec 2021
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and UPR. have one on mine.
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10-13-2023, 04:09 PM
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Drives: 2015 zl1 m6 Join Date: Jan 2020
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https://www.detroitspeed.com/product...DNO1P-FbMtdPv4
Went with this one , along with my cf driveshaft . Haven’t bolted them in yet . But says it fits aftermarket drive shafts
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10-14-2023, 07:30 AM
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Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Louisville, KY
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Just added the Metco with extension for the Gulf Coast driveshaft I just installed. Working on cleaning up exhaust leaks but this is how it looks with my 3" catless setup. No clearance issues so far.
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10-14-2023, 10:14 AM
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Was looking at that one but didn’t want to take the chance as their ad says will not fit zl1’s
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10-14-2023, 05:57 PM
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Drives: 2014 1SS/1LE Join Date: Nov 2015
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830 WHP 700 WTQ, Whipple 2.9 @ 13lbs Boost, Flex Fuel Tune by Blevins Tuning, LSA SBE, 3.5 GripTec, ATI LS3 Damper, AFR 260cc Mongoose, ARP Studs, Yella Terra Ultralites, Johnson 2110R, BTR PDS Stage 3, Melling 10355, Improved Racing Baffle, ID1050X, DSX Triple Fuel Pump, RotoFab CAI, NW 103mm TB, Stainless Works 1-7/8" LTH to 3" Speed Eng w/ X-pipe to NPP, Powermaster 9509 XS, Detroit Speed Motor Mounts, MGW, Monster LT1-S, ZL1 Calipers, DBA Rotors & Pads, Bilstein B6 Struts & Shocks, BMR 1.25" Drop Springs & Adj Rear Bar, Pegasus Solid Bushings, Z/28 Wheels, other misc parts.
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10-15-2023, 05:12 PM
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I ended up modifying a DS loop though I don’t remember the manufacturer of the original piece.
This was for dual 3.5 inch exhaust and a 4” one piece aluminum shaft from DSS, modified by Thrash in San Antonio… As far as mounting a DS loop where the carrier bearing was, I’m thinking that’s too far rearward… I suppose the design would be a factor…. The first image is the original item and this is only an SS, so I’m not sure if the crossmember is the same as that in a ZL1 The next images are the same DS loop as modified by cutting it and then inserting two 2 inch pieces, lengthening it 4 inches and then adding the side gussets. The last two are as installed.
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10-16-2023, 06:19 AM
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Drives: 2010 Turbo LS3 Join Date: Dec 2009
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I actually run something very similar to this, but added the one at carrier bearing mount as a second. I'm back to a stock shaft now, so the second loop is on the shelf. I may use it if I go CF or chromoly one day.
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2010 SS - On3 kit with downpipe cutout, CTR 78/80, CompCam 239/251 620/632 122+4, E85, Z28 suspension and ZL1 diff with Outlaw axles. Gen6 ZL1/1LE brakes.
2011 Vert - 416/w 230/236 .612/.602 115lsa, 1LE suspension w/32mm rear bar. Z28 diff. ZL1 brakes. |
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