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Old Apr 12, 2009 | 07:19 AM
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Default No that would NEVER happen to me...

Originally Posted by ppro
What you're describing is incredibly hard on the drive train.
Produce 300ft/lbs of torque and then transfer it instantly to the drive train through the clutch? Have you ever heard steel snap?

You may think you're just using up the remaining life in those tires you're about to throw out, but you're stressing the entire drive train.

motor mounts, transmission mount, clutch, transmission, drive shaft support, u-joints, ring and pinion gears, thrust washers, half-shafts, brakes, tires.

All that torque (and the Crossfire makes plenty) is going to put a huge twist on everything. The drive train is not made to contain torque - it's made to put it out the back and down the road as forward motion.

Given that this car is known for failing differentials, check your 7/70 power train warrantee first and make sure the dealer doesn't see your video...
With my regards to Ron for his misfortune, but this advice above...Not for nothing:

Originally Posted by rush549
I took my car to a Mopar meet at the local drag strip. The car did OK till the third run. When I dropped the clutch I heard a loud bang then the car wouldn't move. We pushed it back and jacked it up . The drive shaft is spinning normally but won't move the car. When you let out the clutch you feel the car slightly push forward but won't move. And there is clunking coming from the differential. I see from posts here that the differential isn't difficult to replace. If that's the case I will replace it myself. ...Ron.
 
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