Wondering what you have heard about the CV joints
vs old spicer/u-joint shafts.... one of my Pantera buddies
states the harmonics are better on the CV joints... I have
seen one of the big block cars tear up a set of CV joints
but u-joints can also fail
Also been told the CV joints need to be maintained
I am toying with changing out the shafts on my Pantera
By the way the Big block Pantera has a C-5 suspension
adapted to his car.. Thanks to you an Ron for all the info
If you are referring to the u-joint shafts with splines to absorb the length changes during suspension travel, there are some problems with spline friction/binding with high horsepower applications. Friction in the splines causes inconsistency in suspension geometry. The newer CV joints are very strong - in fact some drag and standing mile cars are hitting them with 2000+ WHP. I ordered the "1250 HP" CV joints/shafts from Detroit Speed - should be plenty good for a track car with 8-900 HP.
I'm not a suspension "guy" --- frankly -- I could care less about it. I have a guy that knows a guy that knows a thing or two about that stuff.... so I can keep my pretty little head as empty as possible....
My many many years of experience with C3 "stuff"...... I could always find the weakest link. Usually the little stub axle. Shear those little POS easy.
The setup Pappy has found is certainly NOT C3..... and Detroit Speed should know a thing or two about horsepower! Looking forward to updates when you finally hit the track with this!
Thanks Greg. Building it for NASA TTU/STU, so maybe we can get together on track - figuratively, not literally. Got the intake today - nice piece. Moving the motor down 2 more inches (small flywheel and Tilton bell housing and shallow dry sump), but will still have to have a 4 inch cowl hood to get plenty of room for airflow.
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