white_2kgt Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 How close should it be mounted to the tail shaft? NHRA says no more than 6" from the tail shaft, is that good enough? This is for a Mustang if it matters. AI rules do not specify where it should go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8cobra99 Posted January 17, 2006 Share Posted January 17, 2006 I mounted mine on the forward part of the drive shaft, about 6 to 8 inches back from the u-joints I guess. There is no specific rule where to mount it, in fact, it is not required (unless rule changed), it is just highly recommended. Just mount it more forward from half way basically, so it catches the drive shaft from falling down forward and poll-volting you if ujoints break. And make sure the shaft does not rub on the loop, as the car flexes, they sometimes rub. andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
white_2kgt Posted January 17, 2006 Author Share Posted January 17, 2006 I mounted mine on the forward part of the drive shaft, about 6 to 8 inches back from the u-joints I guess. There is no specific rule where to mount it, in fact, it is not required (unless rule changed), it is just highly recommended. Just mount it more forward from half way basically, so it catches the drive shaft from falling down forward and poll-volting you if ujoints break. And make sure the shaft does not rub on the loop, as the car flexes, they sometimes rub. andy yea, I know it isn't required, and after that myth buster episode I don't even know why I'm bothering with it Thanks for the tip on where to place it, I'll take a look in that area tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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