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stangkilr · 11-19-2012, 09:02 PM

I think i might get the ZL1 rear conversion

Jayrcr3 · 11-19-2012, 09:22 PM

I'm guessing the Z setup will last quite a while if you don't get to crazy with it. If your trying to build a nine second car though, you might as well save yourself the trouble and go for the 9" setup.

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alaskacamaro · 11-19-2012, 09:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Jayrcr3

I'm guessing the Z setup will last quite a while if you don't get to crazy with it. If your trying to build a nine second car though, you might as well save yourself the trouble and go for the 9" setup.

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9 second, oh no...just want a street car that I can occasionally race at the track and still drive on the streets. I just want to make sure things don't go snap, crackle, pop from moderate racing...

acowherd · 11-19-2012, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by stangkilr

Yeah you got it. Ill solid axle the bitch before I spend 7k on a IRS rear.

Solid rear axle for a pure drag setup would be sweet!!

J-tuneD · 11-21-2012, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by acowherd

Solid rear axle for a pure drag setup would be sweet!!

It would probably shave a LARGE amount of weight out of these cars too!

Ucantctchme · 11-21-2012, 08:12 PM

Wasn't the lingenfelter car running the zl1 prototype diff in their black camaro? It was a manual trans car.

blazzin1 · 11-21-2012, 10:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Ucantctchme

Wasn't the lingenfelter car running the zl1 prototype diff in their black camaro? It was a manual trans car.

No, I'm pretty sure they had the Lingenfelter 9.5" rear end (link below) in that car. I know at least the housing, if not more was made directly by AAM.

http://www.lingenfelter.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=C366

XCLR8 · 11-25-2012, 04:10 PM

I have a 2010 M6 with a ZL1 rear diff/axles installed by ADM Performance.. I have been to the track several times, with a best of 10.7 1.58.. So far it has worked perfect with zero problems.. Before that I had after market axles & DS with the factory diff.. I did not have a very good experience with the after market axles.. IMO they may be great race axles but are not very street friendly with lowered cars, after only a few thousand street miles they started making a grinding sound. I sold the DS & the buyer, later let me know it broke at the track. After all the after market issues, I decided to take my chances with the ZL1 Diff.. So far I couldn't be happier with the set up.

stangkilr · 11-25-2012, 08:39 PM

Wow! Thanks for replying with the info man. I don't really see why the zl1 rear diff wouldn't be strong.

Chris82xx · 11-25-2012, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by XCLR8

I have a 2010 M6 with a ZL1 rear diff/axles installed by ADM Performance.. I have been to the track several times, with a best of 10.7 1.58.. So far it has worked perfect with zero problems.. Before that I had after market axles & DS with the factory diff.. I did not have a very good experience with the after market axles.. IMO they may be great race axles but are not very street friendly with lowered cars, after only a few thousand street miles they started making a grinding sound. I sold the DS & the buyer, later let me know it broke at the track. After all the after market issues, I decided to take my chances with the ZL1 Diff.. So far I couldn't be happier with the set up.

How much power do you have going to the rear wheels?

XCLR8 · 11-25-2012, 11:26 PM

Those passes were with, 640rwhp on 93 Octane. I have a race gas tune with 720rwhp, that I plan on testing soon.. I'll report back if it breaks.. After Andy showing me the stock parts beside the ZL1 parts, I'm not real worried about it breaking. The ZL1 parts are huge compared to stock SS parts.

Chris82xx · 11-25-2012, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by XCLR8

Those passes were with, 640rwhp on 93 Octane. I have a race gas tune with 720rwhp, that I plan on testing soon.. I'll report back if it breaks.. After Andy showing me the stock parts beside the ZL1 parts, I'm not real worried about it breaking. The ZL1 parts are huge compared to stock SS parts.

I'm asking because I'm close to 700 right now, and I'm working out the details on a cam install. I've seen similar setups from the same shop drive out with 800+. I just wanna know if I should look more into buying and installing one, or go aftermarket.

blufin · 11-26-2012, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by XCLR8

I have a 2010 M6 with a ZL1 rear diff/axles installed by ADM Performance.. I have been to the track several times, with a best of 10.7 1.58.. So far it has worked perfect with zero problems.. Before that I had after market axles & DS with the factory diff.. I did not have a very good experience with the after market axles.. IMO they may be great race axles but are not very street friendly with lowered cars, after only a few thousand street miles they started making a grinding sound. I sold the DS & the buyer, later let me know it broke at the track. After all the after market issues, I decided to take my chances with the ZL1 Diff.. So far I couldn't be happier with the set up.

This sounds like a more affordable alternative compared to the 9" or the Hammerhead. What did the ZL1 setup set you back, minus the install, parts only?

stangkilr · 11-27-2012, 07:32 AM

Honestly I would think a ZL1 rear would be as strong if not stronger than a 12 bolt. The ZL1 rear is a 9.5 or 9.9 inch which is pretty damn strong.

11-19-2012, 09:02 PM	#15
stangkilr Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 621	I think i might get the ZL1 rear conversion __________________ 2017 ZL1 2014 Corvette 2002 Camaro Last edited by stangkilr; 11-20-2012 at 05:12 PM.

11-19-2012, 09:22 PM	#16
Jayrcr3 Drives: 2011 IOM 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Chatham, Illinois Posts: 756	I'm guessing the Z setup will last quite a while if you don't get to crazy with it. If your trying to build a nine second car though, you might as well save yourself the trouble and go for the 9" setup. Sent from my HTC One X using Tapatalk 2 __________________ American Racing 1 7/8" Headers and Hi-Flow Cats, CAI cold air intake, Flowmaster AT exhaust, Vengeance Racing Stage 2 cam, VMax ported throttle body, TEA valve springs and titanium retainers, Trick Flow hardened pushrods, 180* T-stat, Comp Trunion kit, ZL1 Fuel Pump, ADM Fuel Pump Control Module, 20% window tint, Whipple Supercharger. Tuned by Mike Norris Motorsports. 656rwhp/584rwtq @10 PSI.

11-25-2012, 08:39 PM	#23
stangkilr Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 621	Wow! Thanks for replying with the info man. I don't really see why the zl1 rear diff wouldn't be strong. __________________ 2017 ZL1 2014 Corvette 2002 Camaro

11-27-2012, 07:32 AM	#28
stangkilr Drives: 2017 Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Missouri Posts: 621	Honestly I would think a ZL1 rear would be as strong if not stronger than a 12 bolt. The ZL1 rear is a 9.5 or 9.9 inch which is pretty damn strong. __________________ 2017 ZL1 2014 Corvette 2002 Camaro

11-21-2012, 08:12 PM	#20
Ucantctchme Drives: 2010 ss. 1990 RS the faster one. Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Orlando Posts: 549	Wasn't the lingenfelter car running the zl1 prototype diff in their black camaro? It was a manual trans car.

11-25-2012, 04:10 PM	#22
XCLR8 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Carthage, TX Posts: 61	I have a 2010 M6 with a ZL1 rear diff/axles installed by ADM Performance.. I have been to the track several times, with a best of 10.7 1.58.. So far it has worked perfect with zero problems.. Before that I had after market axles & DS with the factory diff.. I did not have a very good experience with the after market axles.. IMO they may be great race axles but are not very street friendly with lowered cars, after only a few thousand street miles they started making a grinding sound. I sold the DS & the buyer, later let me know it broke at the track. After all the after market issues, I decided to take my chances with the ZL1 Diff.. So far I couldn't be happier with the set up.

11-25-2012, 11:26 PM	#25
XCLR8 Drives: 2010 2SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Carthage, TX Posts: 61	Those passes were with, 640rwhp on 93 Octane. I have a race gas tune with 720rwhp, that I plan on testing soon.. I'll report back if it breaks.. After Andy showing me the stock parts beside the ZL1 parts, I'm not real worried about it breaking. The ZL1 parts are huge compared to stock SS parts.