Can a X or Y pipe double as a drive shaft loop?

[lilbowtie]

Something else I would like you to be aware of is driveshaft critical rpm. Attached is a chart from PTS - make sure you don't fall in this category.


Critical Speed Chart

Critical Speed is the RPM at which the driveshaft is computer projected to bend or whip. Exceeding Critical Speed can produce vibrations that can result in driveshaft failure.

The vibrations can also cause damage to the differential gears and bearings. The transmission extension housing, along with the torque converter and planetary gears can also be destroyed.

When you take a small piece of steel and bend it repeatedly, the stress will eventually break the steel. The same effect occurs on your complete driveline when no attention is paid to Critical Speed.

 

[Benwa]

Something else I would like you to be aware of is driveshaft critical rpm. Attached is a chart from PTS - make sure you don't fall in this category.


Critical Speed Chart

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Critical Speed is the RPM at which the driveshaft is computer projected to bend or whip. Exceeding Critical Speed can produce vibrations that can result in driveshaft failure.

The vibrations can also cause damage to the differential gears and bearings. The transmission extension housing, along with the torque converter and planetary gears can also be destroyed.

When you take a small piece of steel and bend it repeatedly, the stress will eventually break the steel. The same effect occurs on your complete driveline when no attention is paid to Critical Speed.

This is gold to me. Guess i dont have to have some guy chop my leg off... Since I am poor i couldnt spin the motor that much and still be beneficial for me. I hope some people take notice and math it up!!!

 

[bracketchev1221]

I used this chart for having my shaft made by Mark WIlliams 17 yeas ago. It was a 4" aluminum shaft. Made almost 1000 hp in a 3200 lbs car.

 

[81msw79]

For less then 100 bucks you are worrying about a part can that can stop a possible life alterting experience? Does mot seen like wise life decesion. I run a front one on all my cars. Even my lowely 300 horse daily beater wagon has one.