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Super83Z · 09-17-2009, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCool

How bad is something like this for you car?

Other than roll-backs and neutral drops, donuts have to the worst thing for your car, especially 3rd and 4th gens. I wouldn't do anything like that without at least having SFC's. Too many horror stories of cars twisting from stuff like that without Sub-Frame Connectors.

Bang Camaro · 09-17-2009, 09:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Super83Z

I had a stock exhaust on my 95 and I got a 1LE intake elbow for it. That deleted the silencer and I definately could hear it with the stock stuff. When I floored it or released from WOT.

What mods do you have done to your car? Are you running a LT4 knock module?

everything is stock

MrCool · 09-17-2009, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Super83Z

Other than roll-backs and neutral drops, donuts have to the worst thing for your car, especially 3rd and 4th gens. I wouldn't do anything like that without at least having SFC's. Too many horror stories of cars twisting from stuff like that without Sub-Frame Connectors.

Can I assume that, some of those wouldn't apply to a regular straight-in-a-line doughnut? Like in the end?

*CamaroSpike23* · 09-18-2009, 05:00 PM

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Not even this? lol...

He's revin' it high isn't he?

(Double-post)

he's probably got a full built motor in there as well. he's basically punching it to redline and spinning, sometimes you have to do so to keep the rear moving.

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Originally Posted by Super83Z

Other than roll-backs and neutral drops, donuts have to the worst thing for your car, especially 3rd and 4th gens. I wouldn't do anything like that without at least having SFC's. Too many horror stories of cars twisting from stuff like that without Sub-Frame Connectors.

these cars twist from taking off hard on the street.

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Originally Posted by MrCool

Can I assume that, some of those wouldn't apply to a regular straight-in-a-line doughnut? Like in the end?

straight in a line doughnut? you mean a burnout? lol

if you are talking about the twisting forces applied to the car, any time you push the gas pedal, some force from the motor spinning gets transferred to the body of the car. however when doing donuts, you are rolling the car somewhat as you spin around which adds to the twisting from the motor.

Super83Z · 09-18-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by CamaroSpike23

these cars twist from taking off hard on the street.

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Exactly. Thats why the 83 didn't see any slicks until SFC's and the 99 hasn't seen anything like that yet.

*CamaroSpike23* · 09-18-2009, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Super83Z

Exactly. Thats why the 83 didn't see any slicks until SFC's and the 99 hasn't seen anything like that yet.

even on street tires. my 94 was twisted all to hell before I ever raced it. still has the dimples too

MrCool · 09-18-2009, 07:56 PM

I meant burnout...typo...lol...so doughnuts won't cause twisting?

*CamaroSpike23* · 09-21-2009, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCool

I meant burnout...typo...lol...so doughnuts won't cause twisting?

driving these cars will cause twisting. lol donuts will exacerbate the twisting.

MrCool · 09-24-2009, 01:16 AM

Now that I think of it...Dang, how do you straighten out the frame! That must be a major PITA, that probably makes an opti look easy.

tiresmokindad · 10-06-2009, 07:13 PM

Hello everyone.

tiresmokindad · 10-06-2009, 07:16 PM

Sorry for my ignorance, anyone can help me about this Magnaflow Catalytic Converter . I need your opinion. Thanks.

MrCool · 10-07-2009, 08:39 PM

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Sorry for my ignorance, anyone can help me about this Magnaflow Catalytic Converter . I need your opinion. Thanks.

I can't remember what CAT's my dad has on the Camaro, I have to ask him, it also depends on what type of Engine (LT1/LS1). (Right?)

Why don't you start a thread? You'd get more answers. You might want to elaborate more on what you are mean.

*CamaroSpike23* · 10-09-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by MrCool

Now that I think of it...Dang, how do you straighten out the frame! That must be a major PITA, that probably makes an opti look easy.

you'd need a frame puller. basically, pull the front and rear bumpers off. then hook up to either side of the front and back of the car and straighten it out.... gets expensive tho

MrCool · 10-10-2009, 05:08 PM

Does a twisted frame affect performace at all? Or just a wear-and-tear thing?

10-10-2009, 05:08 PM	#112
MrCool Drives: '95 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 277	Does a twisted frame affect performace at all? Or just a wear-and-tear thing? __________________ 1995 LT1 Z28, "Bright Teal Metallic", Stock

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MrCool Drives: '95 Z28 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 277	I meant burnout...typo...lol...so doughnuts won't cause twisting?

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