RebekahsZ Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Called JCI today and John has received my driveshaft back. I've beaten on this driveshaft for a year with like-40 some 1/8 mile passes and 10 1/4 mile passes on slicks with my LS2/T56. I noticed the paint cracking on the ends of the driveshaft so I sent it back to him to have it replaced. He reduced the cost of a heavier duty replacement to the point that I'm sure he was going to lose money, so I sent him $50 more than he asked for. He argued with me, but I prevailed. At the price he quoted me, he would have had less than zero profit after shipping and driving around to have a new driveshaft made for me. There is no reason for a company that stands by their products so faithfully to lose money. Continue to support JCI! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meaty69Maro Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Yup! I'm using the Johns Cars motor mounts, headers and driveshaft. I gave him the length he needed for the TH-350 and he had one sent out to me within a couple of days. I too have put this his parts through some abuse and they continue to hold up. What kind of times are you running with your set-up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 7.29 in the 1/8 limited by bad gearing. Car went 7.11 at the 1/8 on a 1/4 mile track. 11.0 in the 1/4. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
78 LS2 Z Posted February 6, 2013 Share Posted February 6, 2013 7.29 in the 1/8 limited by bad gearing. Car went 7.11 at the 1/8 on a 1/4 mile track. 11.0 in the 1/4. Keith, How much does your z weigh with you in it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RebekahsZ Posted February 6, 2013 Author Share Posted February 6, 2013 (edited) Sorry, I don't know. I weighed it once in the 90s and it was 2160 without me; I think it had about a half tank of gas. It had radial tires, a L24 engine, R180 diff and single exhaust with a Pacesetter header. Otherwise it was pretty much the same (no interior save dash, light, metal framed sport seats). I've added some brackets for trailer tie-downs, the LS2/T56/R200 since then, but all my recent times are without an exhaust system and super-light drag slicks and front runners. My disc brake conversion is heavier than the stock rear brakes. My gas gauge is goofy, so I try to keep it full. I usually forget to remove my spare tire at the track and I have a full-size battery in the trunk. I'll weigh it when (if ever) the exhaust is done. My new driveshaft will be heavier. The scale was on-base at Ft. Bragg-it was the kind of scale that semi's get weighed on so I can't account for its accuracy. And I'm about 30 pounds heavier now, too. Need to do more double-timin'. I haven't shuffled to the door in a long time! Edited February 7, 2013 by RebekahsZ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
240z72 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I just weighed mine. 240 ls1 t56...me in it half tank (8gal) i was at 2680...im 2000 of that. gvwr is 2400 stock for the 240... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikey303LSZ Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 Ditto! I was in the Dallas area 3 months ago and stopped in his shop to meet him. John is a great guy, genuinly interested in helping people build cool cars. He will stand by the parts/products he sells and will ensure he does what it takes to make things right. I used many of his LS1 240z parts with great success! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfan1 Posted February 7, 2013 Share Posted February 7, 2013 I just picked up my motor conversion stuff from him today as I live in Allen,TX. about 30 minutes from his shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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