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Recognizing that the 1993-2002 CamaroFirebird and 1978-1993 Ford Mustang are some of the most popular drag cars among amateur racers Trans Dapt made sure to have bolt-in solutions.

. Jun 21 2005 Location. West Palm Beach FL 33401. Just get it as close to the 6 - 8 range as you can and it will be fine.

The Lakewood Drive Shaft Safety Loop is made from 14 thick steel and is 2 wide which complies with specifications stated in the NHRA IHRA rule books. For a bulk-order form 10 or more copies contact NHRA Membership Services. Overflow reservoir functioning neutral-safety switch seat belts and a valid state drivers license or NHRA competition license for all participants.

Driveshaft loop required on all cars running 1399 or qucker and utilizing slicks except vehicles running 1149 or slower equipped with street tires. The main NHRA Rulebook is packed with all. Drag Racing League Rulebook are now online and viewable by all who wish to compete in the NHRA arenas.

It will be tough to get it that close with a universal loop because of the way the floorpan is on a 68-72 Chevelle. The rule book states. This safety loop is designed to fit near the transmission tail shaft in the tunnel area.

A front driveshaft loop is required on all cars except. Only show this user. Most guys fasten them to the floorpan but a company makes one that attaches to the trans mount and extends back 6 past the u-joint.

I took this from a older NHRA rule book. These loops are made in the USA and are specd to fit both 2WD and 4WD applications. If you have these DOT tires does that mean no drive in loop.

The DOT approved slicks you see advertised in the Summit or Jegs catalogues. A roll cage is mandatory in all cars running 1099 699 and quicker or any car exceeding 135 mph. The NHRA rules state All roll bars must be within six inches of the rear or side of the drivers head extend in height at least three inches above the drivers helmet with driver in normal driving position or be within one inch of the roofheadliner in the area above the drivers helmet and be at least as wide as the drivers shoulders or within one inch of the drivers door.

The front yoke of the driveshaft. -A driveshaft safety loop is required when you run slicks not drag radials or street tires. Investigating this reveals that unless there is a crossmember to catch the front of the driveshaft which I dont have a car to check and in the past always holds the rear trans mount on old B and E cars leaving the shaft open ie needs loop NHRA rules shows it requires a driveshaft loop section 24.

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The driveshaft loop is required to meet the NHRA safety rules if the car is running 1399 and faster on slicks or 1300 and faster on street tires. To comply with these rules Trans Dapts driveshaft loops are made out of two-inch wide quarter-inch thick steel and are powder coated for corrosion resistance. NHRA rules require a driveshaft loop on any vehicle that runs the quarter mile quicker than 1399-seconds while running slicks or quicker than 1149.

No more than 6 back from the tailshaft is the rule. -A driveshaft safety loop is required when you run slicks not drag radials or street tires. Some tracks are more strict on enforcing the loop old rule was 12s-1390s but generally I think the new rule is 12s requires them.

1399 seconds 859 18th Drive Line Loop with slicks Approved helmet Full face in open cars see below. 5 Sep 19 2009. Apr 26 2018 12.

Trans Dapt Performance now offers affordable and easy to install NHRA-compliant driveshaft loops for 4th-Gen Camaros Firebirds and Trans Ams Fox-Body Mustangs and a universal bolt-in application. The rules require that the loop is mounted within 6 inches of the front U-joint on the driveshaft for support of the driveshaft in the event of a U-joint failure. Driveline 24 For all full-bodied and open-bodied cars running between 750 450 and 1399 859 in place of a crossmember located behind but within 6 inches of the center of the front universal joint.

I may want to run drag radials if it would eliminate having to use a loop. Bolt In Driveshaft Loop 67 -75 Mopar A Body. 1399 14-mile 859 18-mile or quicker.

4 Jan 21 2010. I believe this rule still stands. This means drilling the floor pan and I wont do that to mine.

The driver must wear long pants closed toe shoes and a shirt. The on line NHRA rule book says you need a driveline loop unless you run street times. A driveshaft safety loop is required per the NHRA rule-book on any vehicle using slicks and running 1399 or faster in the 14 mile.

I dont want to add a driveline loop to my Model A that I take to the drags. Send 12 to. I know NHRA rules state it cant be further than 6 away from the yoke but I cant remember from reading my friends rule book if front or rear matters any.

Its fully adjustable too. What constitutes street times. I took this from a older NHRA rule book.

I always get a kick out of the outdated and unclear NHRA rulebook. Mounting is not specific just that it has to be securely mounted. Maximum of 6 behind the front U-joint made of 14 minimum thickness by 2 wide material or 78 X 065 welded tubing.

13s and street tires your all. Rumblefish360 I have escaped the evil Empire State. The 2021 NHRA Rulebook and 2021 Summit Jr.

Speed Engineering recently released their driveshaft safety loops for 1999-2018 GM trucks SilveradoSierra. 2021 to 2022 Rulebook Amendments. Does it matter if it you put your driveshaft loop around the rear yoke vs.

1399 14-mile 859 18-mile or quicker. See NHRA Rule Book for more information. Call the office for International orders.

I believe this rule still stands. 1555 Palm Beach Lake Blvd Suite 400. Joined Jul 2 2005.

A driveshaft loop is required on all cars running slick tires except vehicles running 1300 and slower equipped with street tires. The driver must wear long pants closed toe. See the NHRA Rule Book for more detailed information.

NHRA Members call 1-800-308-6472 to receive a 30 percent discount. With street tires or drag radials no loop is required until 1149 14-mile 735 18-mile and faster. With street tires or drag radials no loop is required until 1149 14-mile 735 18-mile and faster.

Free Shipping Over 99. I went 6 inches per the NHRA rule book too. In place of a crossmember in the vicinity of the front universal joint all cars in competition using open driveshafts must have a retainer loop 360-degrees of enclosure 14-inch 635 mm minimum thickness and 2-inches 51 cm wide or 78-inch 222 mm x 065-inch 165 mm welded steel tubing securely mounted and located within 6-inches 152 cm of the.