Looking to buy a new Torque Arm??
02-21-2005, 02:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Wino
I'm using a BMR chromoly TA. About a week after I put it on it came off the tailshaft mount on me at the track. I re-checked some things and found that the friend I let work on the front half had not tightened the top bolt all the way. That's why I ordered this new TA relocation Xmember from BMR...just to be safe.
I was using a spohn TA (see my sig) but I had a terrible vibration problem with it and the moser 9" rear end at 60+mph.
I was using a spohn TA (see my sig) but I had a terrible vibration problem with it and the moser 9" rear end at 60+mph.
02-22-2005, 12:03 PM
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If your asking for like 60' rating, I don't really know, haven't seen a rating. The trak Pak is a more extreme setup for cars going faster than I will and I believe requires welding, which is actually a good thing. What I don't like is that it's short.
I think my adjustable TA with this bracket will handle anything I can throw at it (going for low 10's) and still not pick up any extra noise and have proper CG.
Here is another route you could take, but it's $$ http://www.unbalancedengineering.com/Camaro/TA/
Dan
I think my adjustable TA with this bracket will handle anything I can throw at it (going for low 10's) and still not pick up any extra noise and have proper CG.
Here is another route you could take, but it's $$ http://www.unbalancedengineering.com/Camaro/TA/
Dan
02-22-2005, 04:52 PM
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I think this is a good solution to relieve stress off the tailshaft if you all ready have an adjustable aftermarket torque arm. However, what becomes the weakest point on this new piece. I would like to know how much wear and tear the 4 allen bolts that hold the bushing will last. To me the next weakest link is these bolts and the bushing.
Not to mention if you have a stock torque arm, you will pay $250 + $350 for the crossmember and torque arm totaling $600. You can get a g-load brace mounted torque arm for much less ~$400.
Not to mention if you have a stock torque arm, you will pay $250 + $350 for the crossmember and torque arm totaling $600. You can get a g-load brace mounted torque arm for much less ~$400.
02-22-2005, 05:11 PM
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Spohn still makes a full-length TA. I just sold one last week actually. It is better to get the forward mount off the transmission x-member, but the added crossbar will make exhaust routing a little more difficult.
02-22-2005, 06:59 PM
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It will be here tomorrow guys. I slapped on the drag radials and I'm going to take the car out and give it hell once the Xmember is on. I'll have plenty of feedback and pics. 
02-22-2005, 09:39 PM
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http://www.converter.cc/drivetrain.htm
Yank also makes these. I'll probably go with the Yank setup with my Random Tech TA.
Yank also makes these. I'll probably go with the Yank setup with my Random Tech TA.
02-22-2005, 09:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Casper9T9
http://www.converter.cc/drivetrain.htm
Yank also makes these. I'll probably go with the Yank setup with my Random Tech TA.
Yank also makes these. I'll probably go with the Yank setup with my Random Tech TA.
02-23-2005, 09:23 AM
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Originally Posted by 9T7 Trans Am
I think this is a good solution to relieve stress off the tailshaft if you all ready have an adjustable aftermarket torque arm. However, what becomes the weakest point on this new piece. I would like to know how much wear and tear the 4 allen bolts that hold the bushing will last. To me the next weakest link is these bolts and the bushing.
Not to mention if you have a stock torque arm, you will pay $250 + $350 for the crossmember and torque arm totaling $600. You can get a g-load brace mounted torque arm for much less ~$400.
Not to mention if you have a stock torque arm, you will pay $250 + $350 for the crossmember and torque arm totaling $600. You can get a g-load brace mounted torque arm for much less ~$400.
As for a g-load brace mounted torque arm, those hang extremely low, and many of us have lowered cars.
Guess I'll see how the LG torque arm pans out for me this weekend...it can't use a new crossmember, so if I don't like it, I guess I'll give one of those a shot with a Spohn full length TA.
02-23-2005, 01:20 PM
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Originally Posted by DanZ28
BTW, here is a pic of the Yank crossmember/TA mount. After looking at it better, this may be my choice instead now..
02-24-2005, 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by sikws6
On Yank website how is it that every crossmember description has the exact same picture (standard,automatic,t-400,t-350) isn't there some difference? 
02-24-2005, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by v8maro
Hey guys, have any of you considered the Spohn TA? It takes it off the trans AND it comes with a DS SL.
at $375 it's a good deal if you ask me!
-Steve
at $375 it's a good deal if you ask me!
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02-24-2005, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by v8maro
I dont think so man, it's adjustable, looks beefy, has a DS SL, and it's not trans mounted. This is also the version made to clear LT's.
-Steve
-Steve