Loop design, manufacture, and installation, as well as X-brace installation,
by Wayne's Performance and Dyno,
Jacksonville, NC.
Photographs by Mike Hoover.
This is a shot from the passenger side. You can see where the bar supporting the loop passes over the X-brace and under the catalytic converter. The clearance to the converter is very close, but if it becomes a problem the bar can be redone later to provide more clearance. Also notice the support bar on the driver side of the loop is welded to the X-brace for additional support. The loop is well within the NHRA mandated six inches from the front u-joint. It also meets the minimum width and thickness guidelines.
Here's a nice shot of the loop from the front. You can see the entire X-brace, as well as the support weld on the right. The black box at the upper right was moved slightly to make room for the loop support. Also notice the CalTracs traction bars in the back. The square blocks on the driveshaft are balance weights.
A closer shot of the loop from the front.
Looking back you can see how the X-brace curves under the gas tank. The Dynomax Race Magnum muffler can be seen to the left of the driveshaft.
Close-up of driver side loop support, from the front looking back.
Another close-up of driver side loop support, looking across to passenger side.
Nice shot of loop from the rear. The Random Technology catalytic converter is on the right.