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KapsSS · 07-23-2011, 06:56 PM

Just wondering if I should worry about anything breaking if I bring my SS M6 to the track. It should be around 425RWHP using 275/40/20 NT555R's with VHT on the track.

How does our rear, driveshaft, trans, etc hold up with additional mods?

GFORCE1320 · 07-23-2011, 09:24 PM

You'll probably be fine, most guys start seeing problems when they get to about 500hp range.
First thing to usually go is the axles.
Give us a call if you have any questions.

Thanks
Chris

Synner · 07-23-2011, 10:54 PM

Depends on if you have wheel hop. If you do goodbye axles. I'd do some cradle bushings or trailing arms first; especially with an M6.

Chris@SPMC · 07-25-2011, 10:33 AM

What clutch and how high are you going to be launching?

KapsSS · 07-25-2011, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris@SNL/Monster

What clutch and how high are you going to be launching?

Stock clutch and I would be launching wherever it launches best. Haven't tried yet, so I don't know.

DietCoke · 07-25-2011, 11:33 AM

How strong is our driveline?

Don't look at it funny.

Chris@SPMC · 07-25-2011, 04:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris@SNL/Monster

What clutch and how high are you going to be launching?

With a stock clutch that is going to be struggling to keep up at your power level I think you'll be fine as long as you're not overly aggressive with the release, good luck.

*The_Blur* · 07-25-2011, 04:41 PM

With that kind of power, you should start with some mild suspension upgrades to reduce wheel hop. After that, you want to look into axles, but this can wait until you get into the 500-horsepower range.

KapsSS · 07-26-2011, 06:32 PM

How about when torque management has been tuned out? I was just reading how torque management limits hard shifts which is something I noticed while driving. On occasion, I tend to shift very hard but noticed there isn't much spin going into second and only a chirp to third. When I had an '02 Camaro, the tires spun quite a bit more when shifting into 2nd and I only had 370rwhp.

I am having my car tuned this week and he mentioned turning off torque management. So will it be more likely that I break something if I shift hard?

Infernoo · 07-26-2011, 06:55 PM

Damn Kaps.. Had your car less than a month and already 425+HP? rofl

KapsSS · 07-26-2011, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Infernoo

Damn Kaps.. Had your car less than a month and already 425+HP? rofl

I am hoping for 425rwhp. I'll know by the end of the week. If it doesn't make 425rwhp, I am selling it!

Infernoo · 07-26-2011, 07:16 PM

lol! You really need to drive it down here first. :P

KapsSS · 07-26-2011, 07:20 PM

I wonder if I can make it there in record time. 1,200 miles in 10 hours sounds about right.

Infernoo · 07-26-2011, 07:27 PM

rofl.. it takes about that long to get through Georgia! :P 2k miles already though.. man.. I'm only at 1174.. According to OnStar MyLink I've been racing the crap out of my car (Lifetime average of 17mpg.. rofl...)

07-23-2011, 06:56 PM	#1
KapsSS Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Parsippany, NJ Posts: 122	How strong is our driveline Just wondering if I should worry about anything breaking if I bring my SS M6 to the track. It should be around 425RWHP using 275/40/20 NT555R's with VHT on the track. How does our rear, driveshaft, trans, etc hold up with additional mods?

07-25-2011, 11:33 AM	#6
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07-23-2011, 09:24 PM	#2
GFORCE1320 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,243	You'll probably be fine, most guys start seeing problems when they get to about 500hp range. First thing to usually go is the axles. Give us a call if you have any questions. Thanks Chris

07-23-2011, 10:54 PM	#3
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	Depends on if you have wheel hop. If you do goodbye axles. I'd do some cradle bushings or trailing arms first; especially with an M6.

07-25-2011, 10:33 AM	#4
Chris@SPMC Account Suspended Drives: '99 H/C FRC Corvette and '07 TBSS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 175	What clutch and how high are you going to be launching?

07-26-2011, 06:32 PM	#9
KapsSS Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Parsippany, NJ Posts: 122	How about when torque management has been tuned out? I was just reading how torque management limits hard shifts which is something I noticed while driving. On occasion, I tend to shift very hard but noticed there isn't much spin going into second and only a chirp to third. When I had an '02 Camaro, the tires spun quite a bit more when shifting into 2nd and I only had 370rwhp. I am having my car tuned this week and he mentioned turning off torque management. So will it be more likely that I break something if I shift hard?

07-26-2011, 06:55 PM	#10
Infernoo Drives: '11 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 236 View My Garage	Damn Kaps.. Had your car less than a month and already 425+HP? rofl

07-26-2011, 07:16 PM	#12
Infernoo Drives: '11 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 236 View My Garage	lol! You really need to drive it down here first. :P

07-26-2011, 07:20 PM	#13
KapsSS Drives: Camaro SS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Parsippany, NJ Posts: 122	I wonder if I can make it there in record time. 1,200 miles in 10 hours sounds about right.

07-26-2011, 07:27 PM	#14
Infernoo Drives: '11 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Tampa, Fl Posts: 236 View My Garage	rofl.. it takes about that long to get through Georgia! :P 2k miles already though.. man.. I'm only at 1174.. According to OnStar MyLink I've been racing the crap out of my car (Lifetime average of 17mpg.. rofl...)