M200 breakage

04-13-2010, 11:19 AM

Leon Mirainian also builds a Tubular brace with heim joints. Great looking piece. I have had one on all of my metrics since I've been racing them. he also builds a great 200...

Dave Jung · 04-13-2010, 11:25 AM

Todd, do you have a number for Leon?

thanks to all the guys who have replied. I really appreciate the help.

Dave

Ken Haase · 04-13-2010, 11:53 AM

I raced an Olds with a 455/th400 and put many passes on the stock driveshaft that had a rubber slip connection close to the rear u-joint. Genius that I am, I figured that a solid shaft would be this huge improvement. On the first pass at 100+ it roused me out of my slumber by reconfiguring the floor contours. Found half of the shaft and the slip yoke was still in the back of the trans. The bellhousing was busted almost all the way around, plus lots more damage.
So, my wager would be the driveshaft failed for whatever reason. I don't think TH 400's have a reputation for weak bellhousings.

BTW, for Olds freaks, that was a "W" code tagged trans.

Greg Barsamian · 04-13-2010, 02:15 PM

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04-13-2010, 11:19 AM	#1
Todd Hoven Guest Posts: n/a	Re: M200 breakage Leon Mirainian also builds a Tubular brace with heim joints. Great looking piece. I have had one on all of my metrics since I've been racing them. he also builds a great 200...

04-13-2010, 11:25 AM	#2
Dave Jung Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surrey B.C. Posts: 135 Likes: 3 Liked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Re: M200 breakage Todd, do you have a number for Leon? thanks to all the guys who have replied. I really appreciate the help. Dave __________________ 6535 stk 81 Malibu K/SA

04-13-2010, 11:53 AM	#3
Ken Haase Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 233 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: M200 breakage I raced an Olds with a 455/th400 and put many passes on the stock driveshaft that had a rubber slip connection close to the rear u-joint. Genius that I am, I figured that a solid shaft would be this huge improvement. On the first pass at 100+ it roused me out of my slumber by reconfiguring the floor contours. Found half of the shaft and the slip yoke was still in the back of the trans. The bellhousing was busted almost all the way around, plus lots more damage. So, my wager would be the driveshaft failed for whatever reason. I don't think TH 400's have a reputation for weak bellhousings. BTW, for Olds freaks, that was a "W" code tagged trans.

04-13-2010, 02:15 PM	#4
Greg Barsamian VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Massachusetts Posts: 1,402 Likes: 731 Liked 427 Times in 97 Posts	Re: M200 breakage Leon Miranian's Turbo-Flite Racing Transmissions (443) 995-3945