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brettsimons · 12-20-2013, 03:02 PM

Hey guys,
So I found a good deal on some Nitto drag radials and C5 Z06 rims but I was just wondering if I need to upgrade anything else in the drive train such as axles when I do? I have the 2011 Camaro SS with 1-7/8th inch headers and 3.91 differential. Just looking for advice so I don't end up having to pay for the very expensive tow truck drive home from the drag strip!

GFORCE1320 · 12-20-2013, 03:24 PM

Axles are always a good idea anytime you add drag radials or slicks. It doesnt take much to break stock axles.
Give us a call if you need a set.

Thanks
Chris

jvoisel · 12-20-2013, 03:27 PM

Anything CAN break.. You can upgrade axles, driveshaft, build the trans.. Spend 5k+ plus "just in case" or just fix it if/when something happens.

I'd add the radials and drive it.. I've had radials on my car since I bought it, and just plan to upgrade whatever breaks, as it breaks.

Mr. Nasty · 12-20-2013, 04:05 PM

With the auto run the stock axles. I run DR & slicks cutting 1.50 to 1.60 on stock diff with 3.91 gears & stock axles. Lost count after 200 passes on them. Don't wheel hop it.

brettsimons · 12-20-2013, 08:22 PM

Very true! And thanks Mr. Nasty that's just what I was looking for since I have an automatic too!

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Pro Stock John · 12-20-2013, 10:25 PM

I probably have around 150 passes on my car, stock axles. I bought some extra stock axles just in case, haven't needed them. I have been running drag radials for a while.

Merc · 12-20-2013, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

I probably have around 150 passes on my car, stock axles. I bought some extra stock axles just in case, haven't needed them. I have been running drag radials for a while.

Yeah you auto Guy's got it good, not near as hard on stuff as the M6. I'm on my 3rd diff, a stock one, a modified one and now the 12 bolt Hammerhead from DSS. I twisted the outer splines on the stock axels before I replaced the axels and driveshaft with DSS stuff.

Merc · 12-20-2013, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John

I probably have around 150 passes on my car, stock axles. I bought some extra stock axles just in case, haven't needed them. I have been running drag radials for a while.

Yeah I bet there is stacks of stock axels for sale on C5 if you look. I have a pair some place.

Medi0cr3 · 12-22-2013, 12:08 AM

Don't waste your time on the Nitto555R...... They're good for street traction, but there are way better drag radials available. M/T ET Streets for one....

Steve@SNL/Monster Clutch · 12-23-2013, 11:14 AM

ET Streets or the Hoosiers, the Hoosiers are the better tire IMHO...

You auto guys have it easy!

H-E · 12-23-2013, 11:45 AM

Axles are hit and miss.One thing you need to do is load the car on the line,make sure you stall the car before you nail it...When your ready for axles give me a call ill take good care of ya

Snidely Whiplash · 08-07-2014, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by H-E

Axles are hit and miss.One thing you need to do is load the car on the line,make sure you stall the car before you nail it...When your ready for axles give me a call ill take good care of ya

Oh heck yeah. Nailing the throttle from idle will flash the converter quite high due to lack of preload on it. It's kinda like side-stepping a clutch at 4000+ RPM. You WILL break things.

1989GTA · 08-07-2014, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Steve@SNL/Monster Clutch

ET Streets or the Hoosiers, the Hoosiers are the better tire IMHO...

You auto guys have it easy!

I agree on the Hoosiers for track only. Et Streets if you are going to be driving on the streets with them.

Pro Stock John · 08-08-2014, 10:37 AM

I haven't kept track of how many passes I've made, but it's somewhere between 150-200 on stock axles.

12-20-2013, 03:02 PM	#1
brettsimons Drives: 2011 Automatic Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 110 View My Garage	Thinking about Drag Radials... Hey guys, So I found a good deal on some Nitto drag radials and C5 Z06 rims but I was just wondering if I need to upgrade anything else in the drive train such as axles when I do? I have the 2011 Camaro SS with 1-7/8th inch headers and 3.91 differential. Just looking for advice so I don't end up having to pay for the very expensive tow truck drive home from the drag strip!

12-20-2013, 03:27 PM	#3
jvoisel Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: New Orleans, La Posts: 436	Anything CAN break.. You can upgrade axles, driveshaft, build the trans.. Spend 5k+ plus "just in case" or just fix it if/when something happens. I'd add the radials and drive it.. I've had radials on my car since I bought it, and just plan to upgrade whatever breaks, as it breaks. __________________ 2010 2SS/RS

12-20-2013, 04:05 PM	#4
Mr. Nasty Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: 2010 RS/SS Rally Yellow & 68 SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Woodville,FL. Posts: 1,814	With the auto run the stock axles. I run DR & slicks cutting 1.50 to 1.60 on stock diff with 3.91 gears & stock axles. Lost count after 200 passes on them. Don't wheel hop it. __________________ Best @ 586/525 =10.41 @ 133 AS OF 12/13/14>633 RWHP =10.22@135 AS OF 1/31/15 @ 633 RWHP=10.16@135 AS OF 1/29/16 @ 633 RWHP=10.10@136 TOPED 700 PASSES AFTER F.I. AND STILL ON THE ORIGIANAL STOCK AXLE & DIFF

12-20-2013, 10:25 PM	#6
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I probably have around 150 passes on my car, stock axles. I bought some extra stock axles just in case, haven't needed them. I have been running drag radials for a while. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

12-22-2013, 12:08 AM	#9
Medi0cr3 Untamed Performance EPT Drives: 2011 2SS Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: El Paso Posts: 372	Don't waste your time on the Nitto555R...... They're good for street traction, but there are way better drag radials available. M/T ET Streets for one.... __________________ Night Fury Cam Borla LT Headers and Borla Cat Back ATAK 9in. diff with 4.11's, DSS Axles, and Alum Shaft Hurst Short-Shifter; Ideal Garage Master Cylinder H-E Street Slayer Twin Billet Clutch BMR: Adjustable; Trailing Arms, Toe Rods, Extreme Sway Bar. BMR Subframe Bushings. Strange Rear Coilovers and mounts Tuned by Rhino79

12-20-2013, 03:24 PM	#2
GFORCE1320 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,243	Axles are always a good idea anytime you add drag radials or slicks. It doesnt take much to break stock axles. Give us a call if you need a set. Thanks Chris

12-20-2013, 08:22 PM	#5
brettsimons Drives: 2011 Automatic Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 110 View My Garage	Very true! And thanks Mr. Nasty that's just what I was looking for since I have an automatic too! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2

12-23-2013, 11:14 AM	#10
Steve@SNL/Monster Clutch Account Suspended Drives: 2014 SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Haslet, TX Posts: 744	ET Streets or the Hoosiers, the Hoosiers are the better tire IMHO... You auto guys have it easy!

12-23-2013, 11:45 AM	#11
H-E Account Suspended Drives: 2010 zr1 Camaro 2011 vert Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: everywhere Posts: 1,121	Axles are hit and miss.One thing you need to do is load the car on the line,make sure you stall the car before you nail it...When your ready for axles give me a call ill take good care of ya

08-08-2014, 10:37 AM	#14
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	I haven't kept track of how many passes I've made, but it's somewhere between 150-200 on stock axles. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800