Fuel's Winter Project: Build It Before It Blows

[skwerl]

That steeda DS loop is a beast!

I had one and got rid of it. Such a pain in the ass to install or remove. Pulled mine out during my engine swap and it never made it back in. Solid piece but overkill.

 

[JoshK]

^Yes it is, but you had it priced right

 

[eighty6gt]

What are the alternatives?

 

[BruceH]

What are the alternatives?

BMR makes a great loop for a one piece drive shaft. I bought a twin loop off of ebay that works great with a stock ds. It wasn't a brand name, just some guy in Wisconsin who made them in his shop.

Yes, I have a stock GT500 drive shaft. Bought it almost new for under $100 shipped and I'm sure it will handle anything my na motor can throw at it.

 

[429244]

Yes, I have a stock GT500 drive shaft. Bought it almost new for under $100 shipped and I'm sure it will handle anything my na motor can throw at it.

Bruce,
Is the GT500 driveshaft noticeably different from the stock GT driveshaft?
Thanks

 

[skwerl]

Bruce,
Is the GT500 driveshaft noticeably different from the stock GT driveshaft?
Thanks

It's 3/4" shorter because the TR6060 transmission is 3/4" longer than the 5r55 or TR3650.

 

[eighty6gt]

...Ford Racing loops are cheap, but you have to riddle your car with holes. No big deal.

 

[429244]

It's 3/4" shorter because the TR6060 transmission is 3/4" longer than the 5r55 or TR3650.

Thanks for the info.

 

[BruceH]

Bruce,
Is the GT500 driveshaft noticeably different from the stock GT driveshaft?
Thanks

It's 3/4" shorter because the TR6060 transmission is 3/4" longer than the 5r55 or TR3650.

That's about right. I think it's stronger but have no way of verifying that.

 

[one eyed willy]

Done yet?

 

[JoshK]

This weekend iv everything goes as it should.

 

[Doug M]

When you get through, I will trade you straight up..lol
Good luck Brother! You getting excited about it yet, or still thinking about the truck?

 

[JoshK]

Oh I'm stoked to have the car back on its wheels!

 

[Doug M]

Oh yeah!

 

[Mike K]

Do you still have snow on the ground down there?

 

[JoshK]

Nope

 

[Mike K]

You lucky guy you. We just got more snow yesterday.

 

[JoshK]

we got a dusting yesterday, but today it all melted again. Highs are in the 40s-50s now.

 

[Mike K]

We might hit 40 tomorrow. All I know is this stuff better be gone by the 2nd week in April when I get back from my honeymoon.

Good luck getting your car running this weekend.

 

[JoshK]

Thanks Mike. I will keep the thread updated.