Driveshaft Speed Sensors

GUMP · 06-16-2014, 12:53 PM

Should they be banned in Stock Eliminator?

Chad Rhodes · 06-16-2014, 01:17 PM

as long as they are solely hooked to a data logger for the purpose of measuring converter or clutch slip, no. If its being converted to MPH and displayed or its hooked to an ignition box, yes.

Bob Bender · 06-16-2014, 01:32 PM

Maybe they should check on this...............

Rat Raceway · 06-16-2014, 01:54 PM

I was told this weekend that some Cobra Jet cars come with traction control from the factory and therefore it is legal.

Is that true?
(I have no clue... flame suit on...)

GUMP · 06-16-2014, 02:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rat Raceway

I was told this weekend that some Cobra Jet cars come with traction control from the factory and therefore it is legal.

My next question would be, "Should it be legal?"

Larry Hill · 06-16-2014, 02:11 PM

I'm always envious of those high hp. cars that only slip a radial tire a half of a turn at a hot and slick track.

Sean Marconette · 06-16-2014, 02:26 PM

That's a problem if the DS speed is not separate from the engine management system. The new cars probably have all sensors being monitored, so it would be very easy to manipulate the engine output if the DS speed did not match the front tire speed. Data acquisition and engine management should be separate.

Sean

Wayne Kerr · 06-16-2014, 02:32 PM

Good afternoon Guys,
The production Cobra Jet's do not have traction control.
Could they? yes, but not any easier than putting a Davis system on your carbureted car.
Or running a delay box.

See you at the races,
Wayne Kerr

Greenlight · 06-16-2014, 02:42 PM

Shelby Mustangs come with traction control, Cobra Jet Mustangs do not.

GUMP · 06-17-2014, 01:40 PM

I would add wheel sensors to the discussion.

06-16-2014, 12:53 PM	#1
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,769 Likes: 2,046 Liked 2,167 Times in 504 Posts	Driveshaft Speed Sensors Should they be banned in Stock Eliminator? Last edited by GUMP; 06-16-2014 at 01:08 PM.

06-16-2014, 01:17 PM	#2
Chad Rhodes VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Where the Green Grass Grows, AL Posts: 2,375 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Driveshaft Speed Sensors as long as they are solely hooked to a data logger for the purpose of measuring converter or clutch slip, no. If its being converted to MPH and displayed or its hooked to an ignition box, yes. __________________ Chad Rhodes 2113 I/SA

06-16-2014, 01:32 PM	#3
Bob Bender VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 1,727 Likes: 1,585 Liked 452 Times in 88 Posts	Re: Driveshaft Speed Sensors Maybe they should check on this............... __________________ Bob Bender 144 O/SA 2010-2012 National Record Holder

06-16-2014, 01:54 PM	#4
Rat Raceway Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Denver Co Posts: 408 Likes: 282 Liked 35 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Driveshaft Speed Sensors I was told this weekend that some Cobra Jet cars come with traction control from the factory and therefore it is legal. Is that true? (I have no clue... flame suit on...) __________________ Ross Gregory 5133 Stock,Super Stock 53 Top Dragster

06-16-2014, 02:11 PM	#6
Larry Hill Live Reporter Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Hickory, Ky Posts: 10,583 Likes: 1,867 Liked 10,582 Times in 2,186 Posts	Re: Driveshaft Speed Sensors I'm always envious of those high hp. cars that only slip a radial tire a half of a turn at a hot and slick track. __________________ IHM Used Parts https://ihmusedparts.com 888-821-1817

06-16-2014, 02:26 PM	#7
Sean Marconette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 976 Likes: 780 Liked 274 Times in 76 Posts	Re: Driveshaft Speed Sensors That's a problem if the DS speed is not separate from the engine management system. The new cars probably have all sensors being monitored, so it would be very easy to manipulate the engine output if the DS speed did not match the front tire speed. Data acquisition and engine management should be separate. Sean __________________ Sean Marconette 84 Mustang 5060 SS/N

06-16-2014, 02:32 PM	#8
Wayne Kerr Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Out to Lunch Posts: 191 Likes: 2 Liked 26 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Driveshaft Speed Sensors Good afternoon Guys, The production Cobra Jet's do not have traction control. Could they? yes, but not any easier than putting a Davis system on your carbureted car. Or running a delay box. See you at the races, Wayne Kerr

06-16-2014, 02:42 PM	#9
Greenlight Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 214 Likes: 15 Liked 79 Times in 22 Posts	Re: Driveshaft Speed Sensors Shelby Mustangs come with traction control, Cobra Jet Mustangs do not.

06-17-2014, 01:40 PM	#10
GUMP VIP Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shelby, NC Posts: 1,769 Likes: 2,046 Liked 2,167 Times in 504 Posts	Re: Driveshaft Speed Sensors I would add wheel sensors to the discussion.