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RacerX
03-20-2014, 07:08 AM
Does anyone have the Metco driveshaft safety loop installed and SW full exhaust? If so, any gotchas with the install of the loop? It looks freakin tight in that area! Thanks!
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fastblackmerc
03-20-2014, 08:24 AM
Call Metco... see what they say.
MOTOWN
03-20-2014, 10:04 AM
I have both , no problems with any interference
RacerX
03-20-2014, 10:35 AM
Thank you! :beer:
Marauderman
03-20-2014, 02:07 PM
As with most.... the drive shaft must be taken loose and then the loop goes around it then the drive shaft re-installed and then the loop...Did mine that way..
Comin' in Hot
03-20-2014, 02:30 PM
The only problem I have with my DS loop is that since my car is so low, my 4" DS slightly brushed up against it when the rear suspension compressed. It scared the crap out of me. and I parked the car. I have yet to fix it, but I know its going to involve cutting and rewelding the loop.
JohnE
03-20-2014, 06:45 PM
The SW exhaust is NOT designed to have a Metco DS Loop! I have alignment issues with my SW system, made worse by the DS loop. The incoming run into the X-Pipe portion is right under the loop. It was designed to be installed higher. You have to go a little extra lower, so it doesn't touch the loop while driving. Basically throws everything off a bit.

Because I intend to run my car at high speeds on tracks, I chose to keep my DS Loop. Have forced lube tailshaft and a DynoTech DS with 3.73's.


John
justbob
03-20-2014, 07:23 PM
I see your SW wants to keep drifting off towards the passenger side like mine kept trying..

It was a royal PITA to get it straight, but enough tapping here and jacking there I got it.

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MOTOWN
03-21-2014, 02:10 AM
Dont get me started with the fitment of the stainlessworks exhaust!!!!!!!!!!
03mmmonroe
03-21-2014, 02:18 AM
Does anyone have the Metco driveshaft safety loop installed and SW full exhaust? If so, any gotchas with the install of the loop? It looks freakin tight in that area! Thanks!
:beer:

I have both , no problems with any interference

Sorry about the underside had just drive down a dirt road.
03mmmonroe
03-21-2014, 02:27 AM
I have both , no problems with any interference

Sorry about the underside had just drive down a dirt road.



This is a better look.
RacerX
03-21-2014, 05:49 AM
Interesting. It seems some have clearance issues with this setup and some do not. I wonder if other factors can be involved such as SW/Metco date of manufacture, oem or aftermarket driveshafts, etc.
clintons4
03-21-2014, 07:28 AM
Dont get me started with the fitment of the stainlessworks exhaust!!!!!!!!!!


Well it's good to know I am not the only one that had issues with it. That thing royally pissed me off. Especially considering the cost of the system.
clintons4
03-21-2014, 07:30 AM
Interesting. It seems some have clearance issues with this setup and some do not. I wonder if other factors can be involved such as SW/Metco date of manufacture, oem or aftermarket driveshafts, etc.


We will find out on this issue probably this weekend. I have a Metco loop that was just produced and I have a SW exhaust that is several years old. I bet it turns out to be an interesting combo. I will be installing a Metal Matrix DS at the same time. We will see...
RacerX
03-21-2014, 09:37 AM
We will find out on this issue probably this weekend. I have a Metco loop that was just produced and I have a SW exhaust that is several years old. I bet it turns out to be an interesting combo. I will be installing a Metal Matrix DS at the same time. We will see...
Definitely post up what you find and pics if possible also. :beer:
clintons4
03-21-2014, 11:08 AM
Definitely post up what you find and pics if possible also. :beer:
Will do. I will probably get at it this weekend. I will be sure to take photos. I know how people love photos. :beer:
justbob
03-21-2014, 05:08 PM
Interesting. It seems some have clearance issues with this setup and some do not. I wonder if other factors can be involved such as or aftermarket driveshafts, etc.

We may find out about this one next week unless I just re fab up my old Lakewood.
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lifespeed
03-27-2014, 07:51 PM
Dont get me started with the fitment of the stainlessworks exhaust!!!!!!!!!!

+1 on this!! The SW exhaust hit the passenger Watts link and the driver's seat belt reinforcing bracket. Sure, there will be some variation with every installation, but I think they could have utilized more of the ample space in the axle area.
justbob
03-27-2014, 08:45 PM
I haven't heard of even one good fitment from the last group of us in the past year. The ones I know personally are not newbs to something as easy as exhaust.


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clintons4
03-30-2014, 03:36 PM
I haven't heard of even one good fitment from the last group of us in the past year. The ones I know personally are not newbs to something as easy as exhaust.


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My SW exhaust is 3 or more years old. It didn't go in without a fight all kinds of things were wrong.

I still haven't had a chance to get at the DS loop etc. funny how life gets in the way. I plan on installing the Metco loop, rebuilt tailshaft with BOC rear forced lube mod, rebuilt MMC driveshaft, jmod, trans filter and FoMoCo trans pan with drain plug. I will post results. I will probably start a new thread with photos for all the picture whores. lol