Video: V6 stang losing a driveshaft at 140mph - Page 2 - Camaro5 Chevy Camaro Forum / Camaro ZL1, SS and V6 Forums

jandaseve · 12-19-2011, 08:53 PM

"video removed by user"
darn!

garcmol · 12-19-2011, 08:57 PM

Yeah, he was gettin' bashed on youtube as well

The IOM Ninja · 12-19-2011, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

guy's this isn't funny at all. It could have any car. The problem I have with the Video is, 140 MPH and he's holding a video cam. The car is rated for 118MPH, did he have the proper tires on the car? If not when it started bussing why not slow down? If he had of lost a front tire he could have damaged more than the exhaust system and drivetrain, he could have totaled the car and killed his self.

Ok, I'm not the brightest light in the bunch, because I've driven mine up to 126 MPH ONE time. (when I first got it)

Personlly I'm glad he did not kill himself, but know he's got a car he is going to have to fix himself.
Warrenty should not cover stupid.

Now that would have been funny.....

He removed the limiter and intentionally put himself in danger he would have deserved whatever were to happen, but I also believe in cleansing the gene pool so maybe my opinion is a little harsh...

a_Username · 12-20-2011, 03:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jandaseve

"video removed by user"
darn!

Same here!

Someone should have recorded it to do a repost!

Grabber · 12-20-2011, 06:42 AM

Stock driveshafts can fail on any car. I guess since everyone here hates Mustang's, that's why it's funny.

The driver of the video is a moron, and should have backed it down.

LOL @ a Stock V6 camaro hitting 155. That made me LOL.

The V6 driveshaft has always been a weakness, and can't handle high speeds like that.

Swytch · 12-20-2011, 09:06 AM

Looks like the dude took it down. Not so fast, these right here are the interwebs sonny, you cant delete stuff after you post it just because you dont like the reaction, silly little rabbit.

UT-Engineer · 12-20-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Grabber

Stock driveshafts can fail on any car. I guess since everyone here hates Mustang's, that's why it's funny.

The driver of the video is a moron, and should have backed it down.

LOL @ a Stock V6 camaro hitting 155. That made me LOL.

The V6 driveshaft has always been a weakness, and can't handle high speeds like that.

The camaro V6 doing 155 is nothing to laugh at. Many V6 owners, including myself, have hit well into the 130s and 140s. It can handle it. Im not saying its the safest thing to do but my limiter wouldnt be set the 155 if it couldnt handle it. The stang obviosly cant.

2010SS2SS · 12-20-2011, 09:22 AM

Pushing a car to max anything is dangerous and REALLY not that bright. Just because it says max 155/118 or whatever that is done in a controlled environment. Not taking into accout wear and tear and daily usage will get you in trouble FAST.

Grabber · 12-20-2011, 09:30 AM

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Originally Posted by UT-Engineer

The camaro V6 doing 155 is nothing to laugh at. Many V6 owners, including myself, have hit well into the 130s and 140s. It can handle it. Im not saying its the safest thing to do but my limiter wouldnt be set the 155 if it couldnt handle it. The stang obviosly cant.

It's most likely a matter of time before anything has happened.

I've heard of V6 Camaro's having issues exceeding past the limit GM put out on it in stock form.

Even SS's, GT's, etc. have had issues with very high speeds like that.

140 and 155 are completely different speeds. The amount of force against the car and load on the drivetrain is increase tremendously between those speeds. Last I checked, the V6 Camaro could not go past 120 without a retune/reflash to remove the factory limiter.

garcmol · 12-20-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Grabber

It's most likely a matter of time before anything has happened.

I've heard of V6 Camaro's having issues exceeding past the limit GM put out on it in stock form.

Even SS's, GT's, etc. have had issues with very high speeds like that.

140 and 155 are completely different speeds. The amount of force against the car and load on the drivetrain is increase tremendously between those speeds. Last I checked, the V6 Camaro could not go past 120 without a retune/reflash to remove the factory limiter.

Wrong. With the RS package the V6 is limited at 155. Non-RS 118

But I do agree with drivetrain stress

formare · 12-20-2011, 10:01 AM

Seriously and be hoenst now - where can you drive 150 mph and be safe (outside of a track) quick math tells me that is more than 200 feet per second. It takes you about three seconds to respond the seeing something so that's 600 feet or so. You won't be able to stop in 600 feet so you got about 3 seconds of life flashing vision before the end.

2010SLVRBULIT · 12-20-2011, 10:08 AM

dang, nice rev up sound though(until the explosion

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Grabber · 12-20-2011, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by garcmol

Wrong. With the RS package the V6 is limited at 155. Non-RS 118

But I do agree with drivetrain stress

Sorry, I'm no expert on the Camaro packages.

Thanks for clarifying.

On a side note, good luck trying to get a V6 Camaro to 155. It will take quite a long time. 300 HP will only go so far.

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Originally Posted by formare

Seriously and be hoenst now - where can you drive 150 mph and be safe (outside of a track) quick math tells me that is more than 200 feet per second. It takes you about three seconds to respond the seeing something so that's 600 feet or so. You won't be able to stop in 600 feet so you got about 3 seconds of life flashing vision before the end.

For a 300HP car, not many places.

I've been able to get to 135 in my 05 GT (slightly restricted due to gearing and not going into 5th gear) in less than 20 seconds. My old Cobra was able to hit 145+ in barely 20-25 seconds. I haven't confirmed how long, but, 500+ HP and gaering goes a long way, but stops quickly at higher speeds due to lack of gearing, haha.

Obviously something like that can be acheived (not recommended of course) in late hours when there is little to no traffic, especially on wide open back roads, etc. Not condoning testing it or doing this, just mentioning it.

formare · 12-20-2011, 10:18 AM

It's not the traffic, not just the traffic, thats an issue. I once hit a ground hog at 102, it was at a track just after the traps. I gotta tell ya I had time to do nothing. Good thing too, if you try to streer around at that speed your toast.

And just a guess here.. But 20seconds driving like that is gonna put you at more than mile of ground covered.

12-19-2011, 08:57 PM	#16
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12-20-2011, 06:42 AM	#19
Grabber Just a car guy Drives: 2016 Durango R/T AWD Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Wheeling, IL Posts: 808	Stock driveshafts can fail on any car. I guess since everyone here hates Mustang's, that's why it's funny. The driver of the video is a moron, and should have backed it down. LOL @ a Stock V6 camaro hitting 155. That made me LOL. The V6 driveshaft has always been a weakness, and can't handle high speeds like that. __________________ 2016 Durango R/T AWD 2014 5.0 - Ported CobraJet Manifold - SCJ Mono-Blade TB - Kooks 1-3/4" LT Headers - Kooks O/R H-pipe - Custom Intake - McLeod clutch line - Borla S-Type Axle Backs - AED Tuned - 443 RWHP / 388 RWTQ - GONE 05 GT - Sold 03 Cobra - Gone (Never Forgotten)

12-20-2011, 10:01 AM	#25
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	Seriously and be hoenst now - where can you drive 150 mph and be safe (outside of a track) quick math tells me that is more than 200 feet per second. It takes you about three seconds to respond the seeing something so that's 600 feet or so. You won't be able to stop in 600 feet so you got about 3 seconds of life flashing vision before the end. __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

12-20-2011, 10:08 AM	#26
2010SLVRBULIT Drives: G5(LLT) & C6(LS3) Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: MARS Posts: 7,525 View My Garage	dang, nice rev up sound though(until the explosion)

12-20-2011, 10:18 AM	#28
formare The Milano Drives: 2017 Firefly ShipWorks Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Chicagoland (Crown Point, IN) Posts: 1,877 View My Garage	It's not the traffic, not just the traffic, thats an issue. I once hit a ground hog at 102, it was at a track just after the traps. I gotta tell ya I had time to do nothing. Good thing too, if you try to streer around at that speed your toast. And just a guess here.. But 20seconds driving like that is gonna put you at more than mile of ground covered. __________________ My first Love. She was called "Miss Carriage" (still cry when I think about her) 383, Muncie 4 speed, custom linkage mated to hurst short throw shifter.

12-19-2011, 08:53 PM	#15
jandaseve Drives: 2011 Synergy Green 1SS/RS Hurst Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: PA Posts: 417	"video removed by user" darn!

12-20-2011, 09:22 AM	#22
2010SS2SS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS 2SS Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Cypress, texas Posts: 1,296	Pushing a car to max anything is dangerous and REALLY not that bright. Just because it says max 155/118 or whatever that is done in a controlled environment. Not taking into accout wear and tear and daily usage will get you in trouble FAST.