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TornadoSS · 02-01-2014, 08:14 AM

Question is - how centered was the drive shaft to the loop when installed. I have an aftermarket ds that requires the extension piece and the ds is within a 1/2" (enough to slide a finger through) of the passenger side of the loop if this going to be enough clearance? I have maxed out my adjustments on the loop, which isn't much by the way.

My driveshaft is close to the pass side of the tunnel all the way back to the diff.

Any one else experience this? Thanks!

3rdgen3 · 02-01-2014, 08:52 AM

I dont have the loop on mine, however with that said, these cars have an IRS not a solid axle so the drive shaft doesn't move up and side or side to side with the suspension (bushing deflection aside for the cradle/diff) so I cant see 1/2" being not enough. The companion flange would probably break off if the driveshaft could move that much so IMHO you should be fine.

TornadoSS · 02-01-2014, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 3rdgen3

I dont have the loop on mine, however with that said, these cars have an IRS not a solid axle so the drive shaft doesn't move up and side or side to side with the suspension (bushing deflection aside for the cradle/diff) so I cant see 1/2" being not enough. The companion flange would probably break off if the driveshaft could move that much so IMHO you should be fine.

Thanks!

GFORCE1320 · 02-02-2014, 09:00 AM

I think you will be fine Brad, 1/2" should be enough.

TornadoSS · 02-02-2014, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by GFORCE1320

I think you will be fine Brad, 1/2" should be enough.

Thanks Chris!

02-01-2014, 08:14 AM	#1
TornadoSS WICKDSS Drives: 2011 1SS/RS IOM LS3 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wichita, Kansas Posts: 1,111 View My Garage	Those who installed a Metco DS loop w/Man. Trans. Question is - how centered was the drive shaft to the loop when installed. I have an aftermarket ds that requires the extension piece and the ds is within a 1/2" (enough to slide a finger through) of the passenger side of the loop if this going to be enough clearance? I have maxed out my adjustments on the loop, which isn't much by the way. My driveshaft is close to the pass side of the tunnel all the way back to the diff. Any one else experience this? Thanks! __________________ 2011 IOM SS/RS, M6. Look up our all generation Camaro club website at Heartland Camaros Gforce Engineering Drivetrain, ECS 1500 Supercharger, TSP Cam, Alky Controls Meth single nozzle. 91 octane, 698 RWHP 625 rwtq. 4200#+, Tuned by Justin "Justune" Kalwei 11.57 @ 126.8 mph with a crappy 1.80 60'.....still learning to drive....M&H DR's and skinnies on 17" Welds.

02-01-2014, 08:52 AM	#2
3rdgen3 10-bolt Destroyer Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - AGM, LS3/6M Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Canukistan Posts: 860	I dont have the loop on mine, however with that said, these cars have an IRS not a solid axle so the drive shaft doesn't move up and side or side to side with the suspension (bushing deflection aside for the cradle/diff) so I cant see 1/2" being not enough. The companion flange would probably break off if the driveshaft could move that much so IMHO you should be fine. __________________ 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS - LS3/TR6060: Cam, Headers, Exhaust, Intake, Gears, Twin Disk, Suspension, Tuned - 475rwhp, 443rwtq

02-02-2014, 09:00 AM	#4
GFORCE1320 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,243	I think you will be fine Brad, 1/2" should be enough.