Chevyss Posted May 8, 2010 Share Posted May 8, 2010 Doing some research with the NHRA handbook. Trying to figure out what class would be the best for the Monte. How about top sportsman?? What do they mean by an oil retention system?? I know dummie, not just learning. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 Royce that's more of a gasser (ProComp) type class. Oil retention is also called a diaper. It's for containing oil if the motor lets go. In your car you don't need one until you run a 10.99 starting 2011.....this year it's still 9.99 Unless you're going to compete in the NHRA series then you really don't need to worry about a class. Whatever track you run at will have something your car will fit into unless it's just a TNT day (it's different now from when you and I used to race). You only need the rule book to guide you on safety requirements that is dictated by your ET. Right now all you need is a helmet and a driveshaft loop plus the obvious stuff like seatbelts and lugnuts that engage the wheel studs by at least the diameter of the stud (shouldn't be an issue with your car). Most of the more serious safety stuff kicks in after 11.50 or 7.35 quarter and eighth...Davey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 At what point is a driveshaft loop required? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted May 9, 2010 Share Posted May 9, 2010 At what point is a driveshaft loop required? 13.99 with slicks......11.49 on street tires....most tracks will ask about it though, just a good idea...fact is the NHRA rules don't make a lot of sense. Significant driveshaft failures are usually speed (RPM) generated. Their logic relates to how hard the car is launching (slicks vs street tires) and true you could blow a yoke or u-joint on the line. The real issue it losing the driveshaft at speed when they can exceed their critical RPM limit. They will explode in the middle as I experienced earlier this year... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevyss Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Guess I need to look into a driveshaft loop. Been thinking of this issue for a while. Safety first. This will be along with a new Denny's driveshaft. Thanks Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Check here http://www.bmrfabrication.com/A-Body.htm about halfway down on the page Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Metco Motorsports here in Anderson has a very nice loop for our cars. First one on the page. $69.99 METCO Driveshaft Loop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny vestal Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 Guess I need to look into a driveshaft loop. Been thinking of this issue for a while. Safety first. This will be along with a new Denny's driveshaft. Thanks Dave dennys is where you eat at aint it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 So Dave's recommending that you just go and act as if you have no class, and the race officials will tell you where you can put it. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 I run the metco loop nice product Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevyss Posted May 10, 2010 Author Share Posted May 10, 2010 Just ordered loop from BMR. Suppose to fit exactly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 If they say it fits, it will. I have dealt with them both for the Monte, and a 95 Camaro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted May 10, 2010 Share Posted May 10, 2010 So Dave's recommending that you just go and act as if you have no class, and the race officials will tell you where you can put it.LOL actually that's pretty accurate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72MC Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 Just ordered loop from BMR. Suppose to fit exactly. I have the BMR loop and I can tell you, yes, it's a perfect fit. - Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chevyss Posted May 11, 2010 Author Share Posted May 11, 2010 Thanks y'all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCBLB125 Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 IMO to all who see drag time, street or strip, I don't care what NHRA rules say or if you race anywhere that NHRA can't touch you. Even if you just like to get on it in the streets every now and then. GET A DRIVESHAFT LOOP. They are cheap easy to install and truly are a SAFETY feature. Some of the things seem like they're just hoops to jump through to run down the track on TNT days, but really the driveshaft loop can save serious damage to you or your vehicle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 I'm thinking about it. Do these loops have to be welded in, or can they be bolted? [edit] I just looked these up: either bolts or welds are ok, but geez...$94.00? It looks like a short piece of tube with tabs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted May 11, 2010 Share Posted May 11, 2010 yeah Mark they bolt in as you found.. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMR-DSL007H/ the BMR piece is really nice and works. Most others are not angled like that and are a pain, not to mention not really legal because the loop ends up more than 6 inches from the center of the ujoint..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 yeah Mark they bolt in as you found.. http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BMR-DSL007H/ the BMR piece is really nice and works. Most others are not angled like that and are a pain, not to mention not really legal because the loop ends up more than 6 inches from the center of the ujoint..... Thats right Dave. I got me a METCO loop a few weeks ago and I'm going to get rid of that piece of junk Universal loop I spent 3 hours trying to install and it still ain't right! I guess you get what you pay for on those universal loops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cali Z28 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 Mine is bolted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I have the metco loop metco perfect fit. I bolted it in. I took out the seats and pealed back the carpet. I put plates on the floor to reinforce the floor pan and tacked the bolt heads to the plates so I can remove the loop if needed without removing the seats. 25 bucks cheaper than BMR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallaby Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 ...and it comes with bolt holes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyDavey Posted May 12, 2010 Share Posted May 12, 2010 I have the metco loop metco perfect fit. I bolted it in. I took out the seats and pealed back the carpet. I put plates on the floor to reinforce the floor pan and tacked the bolt heads to the plates so I can remove the loop if needed without removing the seats. 25 bucks cheaper than BMR yeah but I bet it doesn't come powdercoated red to match your car!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 57 Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 It came powdercoated black to match the underside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jared Richey Posted May 13, 2010 Share Posted May 13, 2010 It came powdercoated black to match the underside Mine too. Support Anderson, SC! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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