Has anyone tore up a stock driveshaft?

[Greg Reimer]

Inland Empire seems to be the best. The Stock and Super Stock racers use them. Ever see a 396 powered Super Stock Camaro leave the line?

 

[Greg Reimer]

Where drag racing is concerned, the motto "Whatever it takes" certainly applies. We knew somebody who could break a bowling ball in a sand box with a rubber hammer if you gave him half a chance.

 

[airsurf]

79-86 Mustangs had 4 headlights and sometimes referred to as four eyes. I’ve had a few brown ones and kinda prefer brown vehicles. The one that stuck with me was an 82 that was brown and had Super Dookie Racing on the back glass, it was a turd performance wise. I’ll have to see if I can dig up some old pictures

Had a high school friend that bought an 82 Mustang, pulled the engine, and put a built 69 boss 302 in it. Then he had a gear put in the speedometer cable so the km/h read mph. Ended up loosing control on a freeway corner and totaled it. I have an 86 GT that I bought new. Still all original and runs great. Years ago put a new speedo in it that goes a lot higher than 85mph lol.

 

[benchseat4speed]

79-86 Mustangs had 4 headlights and sometimes referred to as four eyes. I’ve had a few brown ones and kinda prefer brown vehicles. The one that stuck with me was an 82 that was brown and had Super Dookie Racing on the back glass, it was a turd performance wise. I’ll have to see if I can dig up some old pictures

Ahhh gotcha. Ignorant chevy guy needed some clarification.

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

I believe I got this from Performance Engineering in Des Moines at least 12 years ago. 1350 joints, heavy duty hanger, ect, 2 piece. I've babied it.... Got the advise from Blue Screamer to go with a 2 piece....forgot his name...RIP. He ran a 2 piece for years.The Ozark Mountain Supershifters run this style of shaft. Some fast stick cars. No cutting necessary on the 2 piece install. Inland empire doesn't have an inside corner on chrome moly driveshafts and other parts. Works for me.....

 

[benchseat4speed]

Nice. Well that's encouraging. I flipped my phone sideways not too long ago and saw the crusher's at 10.42 @ 128 now. Dayum! 4000# car with a boat anchor engine, a stick, and a 2-piece driveshaft.....awesome.

 

[4Eyedturd]

Hands down the most I’ve ever spent for shaft….hahaha. I think the only other weak links now are the clutch and 28spline axles. I think I can deal with a broke axle easier than a driveshaft beating up new floor pans.

 

[327]

Hope it works for you.

 

[4speedman]

I cant tell on my screen but are those 1350 u joints and will that fit thru the frame without any trimming it looks great

 

[benchseat4speed]

Very nice. You need to post photo's of the car that's going into

 

[4Eyedturd]

Finally started on headliner, front and rear glass gaskets are in the mail. I’m hoping it gets street time this year.

 

[4Eyedturd]

I cant tell on my screen but are those 1350 u joints and will that fit thru the frame without any trimming it looks great

They are and from what others said it fits. After the paint drys we’re gonna find out.

 

[pvs409]

I cant tell on my screen but are those 1350 u joints and will that fit thru the frame without any trimming it looks great

My new slip joint driveshaft stock size tube with the billet carrier bearing has 1350 U joints and fits inside my stock power coated frame.
Driveshaft made by Driveline Service in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (better prices than Inland as I recall)
Its now hooked to a 9" Ford rear end after snapping a posi housing in 1/2 at Onawa Dragway 348/409 race I set up.
Paul

 

[BSL409]

Hands down the most I’ve ever spent for shaft….hahaha. I think the only other weak links now are the clutch and 28spline axles. I think I can deal with a broke axle easier than a driveshaft beating up new floor pans.

What do this cost now$? Tks

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

My new slip joint driveshaft stock size tube with the billet carrier bearing has 1350 U joints and fits inside my stock power coated frame.
Driveshaft made by Driveline Service in Sioux Falls, South Dakota (better prices than Inland as I recall)
Its now hooked to a 9" Ford rear end after snapping a posi housing in 1/2 at Onawa Dragway 348/409 race I set up.
Paul

Looked like this....

 

[4Eyedturd]

What do this cost now$? Tks

A smidge over $1k shipped

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Mine was close to $800 but that was 12 years ago.

 

[La Hot Rods]

Boy I sure hope my driveline guy doesn't hear of these prices.

 

[pvs409]

My new 1350 joint - slip joint/ billet carrier bearing driveshaft was around $800 last year.
Dave, Thanks for the picture reminder of my broken posi
Paul

 

[Iowa 409 Guy]

Pretty sad seeing that nesting there on the ground Paul.

Looks like the Inland Empire name is only worth a couple hundee.....