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No go on the Allstar. There isn't enough room to squeeze it in above the X-pipe, plus the ID is barely big enough to clear the 4" driveshaft, there's no room for the fasteners.

Looks like I'll be ordering a Metco, UMI, BMR or building one from scratch.

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I've heard of people making them out of old compressed air/gas tanks with a chop saw. Just make sure it's empty with the valve open before you start cutting!

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Update to the track date: We're planning to go this Thursday the 20th weather permitting.

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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: VintageMusclecar</div><div class="ubbcode-body">No go on the Allstar. There isn't enough room to squeeze it in above the X-pipe, plus the ID is barely big enough to clear the 4&quot; driveshaft, there's no room for the fasteners.

Looks like I'll be ordering a Metco, UMI, BMR or building one from scratch. </div></div>

I ordered the Metco loop from JEGS yesterday and it arrived this afternoon. After a little finagling, I'm happy to report the operation was a success. The car now has a driveshaft safety loop, and I <span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic"><span style="text-decoration: underline">barely</span></span></span> managed to snug it up to the NHRA minimum spec of 6&quot; from the front U-joint. It's a good thing I ordered that Metco unit with that big-ass 6 1/2&quot; hoop--at the tightest point, there's about 1/2&quot; of clearance to the driveshaft.

Off to look for a helmet later this evening.

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Good deal, Eric! Looking forward to hearing about your dragstrip outing soon.

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we want video!

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Take a look at the date inside the helmet first....they sell new helmets that are already 3 years old. And they check them at the track

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I remember you mentioning that--as I don't have a rule book, I'm a little confused on exactly what I need helmet-wise. My friend who's taking me down said a DOT helmet will suffice, i.e. a good motorcycle helmet. If I'm going to spend the $ on one, I need to make sure I get what I need and will keep the tech guy happy.

(obviously I wasn't able to pick up a helmet tonight)

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Found the NHRA helmet rules. Reads like a bowl of alphabet soup.

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I once asked about buying a helmet and which one to buy. I was answered with how much is your head worth? Bought the best availabe ...Right or wrong, made sense at the time.

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