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StephenS_84 · 12-08-2012, 09:07 AM

What kind of power can this handle? I think 5k for the 9" is crazy. I've been waiting for a cheaper option that can handle 600-700rwhp. Not a big drag guy, but I'd like to know it would hold up If i chose to make a few passes.

Jason P · 12-08-2012, 09:25 AM

Yes Pick A Part I called and talked to them and they guaranteed no damage to parts and only had 3k miles. If the parts are as said I think it was a good deal 2100 with shipping. We will see when they show up.

MA2010SS · 12-08-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by StephenS_84

What kind of power can this handle? I think 5k for the 9" is crazy. I've been waiting for a cheaper option that can handle 600-700rwhp. Not a big drag guy, but I'd like to know it would hold up If i chose to make a few passes.

From what I've heard and read that set up is good to about 800HP, that's plenty for me, the stocker has been holding up with my car so far and I am at 577rwhp.

ss/rs-matt · 12-08-2012, 04:09 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

GM is selling the ZL1 as an upgrade kit and you do not have to change the sub-frame.

I would suggest installing Pedders EP1201HD sub-frame bushes and EP1167HD differential bushes with the ZL1 driveline upgrade.

Nice! Is anyone selling as a complete kit?

JusticePete · 12-08-2012, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by ss/rs-matt

Nice! Is anyone selling as a complete kit?

I'll Get with Maureen at Rodgers Chevrolet to setup a kt

GbrilliantQ · 12-08-2012, 05:00 PM

Hmmmmm. Might be looking for a kit too in the future.

Sent from my Galaxy Note

ss/rs-matt · 12-08-2012, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

I'll Get with Maureen at Rodgers Chevrolet to setup a kt

What kind of power can this kit handle?

JusticePete · 12-08-2012, 06:51 PM

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Originally Posted by ss/rs-matt

What kind of power can this kit handle?

I know that Dr. Jamie Meyers wanted a 1,000 HP rear end in the stock cars some time ago...

ss/rs-matt · 12-08-2012, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

I know that Dr. Jamie Meyers wanted a 1,000 HP rear end in the stock cars some time ago...

Awesome!

ITGuy11 · 12-08-2012, 09:05 PM

Can't wait to see the price of this kit! I have a feeling that the other 2 drivetrain vendors are not going to be happy...

Big C CamaroSS · 12-09-2012, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by JusticePete

GM is selling the ZL1 as an upgrade kit and you do not have to change the sub-frame.

I would suggest installing Pedders EP1201HD sub-frame bushes and EP1167HD differential bushes with the ZL1 driveline upgrade.

So if one were to buy (when available) and install this kit, what would be the weak link a 2010 "SS"? The transmission?

And there are those AWESOME machine/black face rims with what looks like a 275/40/20 Pirelli tire. Why won't GM offer this version rim :(?

Mr_Draco · 12-09-2012, 02:06 PM

Does anyone know what gears the GM kit will have?

Chris82xx · 12-09-2012, 04:24 PM

Here's what I don't get. You can already purchase the ZL1 parts here online (ie, drivetrain). What is the difficult part of swapping the two out?

Synner · 12-09-2012, 04:55 PM

Its no more difficult than any other 9". Its just that people are scared to piece something together from what I've seen. They'd rather pay double than do their homework like with the CTS-V brake kits.

12-08-2012, 09:25 AM	#16
Jason P Drives: 2011 2ss Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: United States Posts: 272	Yes Pick A Part I called and talked to them and they guaranteed no damage to parts and only had 3k miles. If the parts are as said I think it was a good deal 2100 with shipping. We will see when they show up. __________________ 2011 2ss Ram twin plate ceramic clutch, Texas speed 418 LS3 235 /243 .621 / .624 cam, ported and polished heads with dual springs,magnum push rods, Hotchkis race pack, Stainless Power long tube headers with no cats, Magna Flo competition exhaust, lpe fuel pump, magnuson supercharger with overdrive and port matched blower plate, IW 8 rib pullies, AEM meth kit, id 850 injectors, 3 bar map, halltech cai, zl1 rear diff

12-09-2012, 04:24 PM	#27
Chris82xx Make your peace with God! Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,595	Here's what I don't get. You can already purchase the ZL1 parts here online (ie, drivetrain). What is the difficult part of swapping the two out? __________________ ECS base supercharger (NOVI 1500SL), ECS AlKY control kit, 92mm TB, ARH 1 7/8" LT's non-catted, Borla 3" exhaust, ID850 injectors, Squash fuel system, ECS Big Blower Cam, MGW short throw shifter, DSS 1000hp axles, LGW differential cover, billet caps, Tech AFX heater hoses, Pedders differential bushings, Eaton TrueTrac differential, PRC dual valve springs, Katech C5R timing chain, ATI balancer, Meilings oil pump, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Pfadt Tie Rods, Pfadt Sway Bars, Pfadt End Links, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft 811RWHP/719RWTQ UNDER MAJOR OVERHAUL!!

12-08-2012, 09:07 AM	#15
StephenS_84 Account Suspended Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Ohio Posts: 972	What kind of power can this handle? I think 5k for the 9" is crazy. I've been waiting for a cheaper option that can handle 600-700rwhp. Not a big drag guy, but I'd like to know it would hold up If i chose to make a few passes.

12-08-2012, 05:00 PM	#20
GbrilliantQ ¡ʇuɐıןןıɹq Drives: 2011 Camaro IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Decatur, Illinois Posts: 2,600	Hmmmmm. Might be looking for a kit too in the future. Sent from my Galaxy Note

12-08-2012, 09:05 PM	#24
ITGuy11 Burning up tires Drives: 2023 ZL1 Vert Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Macomb Twp, MI Posts: 717	Can't wait to see the price of this kit! I have a feeling that the other 2 drivetrain vendors are not going to be happy...

12-09-2012, 02:06 PM	#26
Mr_Draco Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Western North Carolina Posts: 7,182	Does anyone know what gears the GM kit will have?

12-09-2012, 04:55 PM	#28
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Its no more difficult than any other 9". Its just that people are scared to piece something together from what I've seen. They'd rather pay double than do their homework like with the CTS-V brake kits.