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ls6 zo6 · 04-17-2013, 08:40 AM

My car is at 592 rwhp and 552 to. I am about to add a cam and 3.91 gears, m6 car.

Chris82xx · 04-17-2013, 09:00 AM

It all depends on how hard you drive it. I know that when I was at 684, I was concerned about my rear going boom, so at dead stops, I would ease into it, and after I was rolling, I got into it more. Since I've done my upgrade, I hit it a lot harder now. I would suggest that if you're going to change gears and you don't want a new diff., you should invest in caps, JRE posi mods, and maybe the LPW cover.

VADER SS L99 · 04-17-2013, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by ls6 zo6

My car is at 592 rwhp and 552 to. I am about to add a cam and 3.91 gears, m6 car.

With the right tire, launch rpm and traction I think the M6 cars have broken driveline parts at near stock power levels. At your power level I would seriously be looking at other options if you drag race on sticky tires.

Mchlgrrsn · 04-17-2013, 04:23 PM

I found this article to be pretty accurate. This question is usually answered with a lot of, would , should, might. Always nice and vague
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/g...e/viewall.html

I have broken/replaced almost every part in my entire drive line. Axles usually go first

Chris82xx · 04-17-2013, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Mchlgrrsn

I found this article to be pretty accurate. This question is usually answered with a lot of, would , should, might. Always nice and vague
http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/g...e/viewall.html

I have broken/replaced almost every part in my entire drive line. Axles usually go first

That article is a good guideline to go by. Also try to take in to consideration that any part you upgrade, you could also sell the stock part to recoup some of your losses.

mikepage0007 · 04-17-2013, 08:30 PM

blew out my slave cylinder at 660rwhp..they don,t seem to hold up well with hard launching..imo

Driveshaftshop · 04-18-2013, 05:38 AM

like most are saying, with a manual trans the driver has allot to do with how parts will stay together. at your level i would suggest a few upgrades to make sure it stays together.

ls6 zo6 · 04-18-2013, 05:48 AM

Thanks for all the input guys it is a m6 car. I do drag race 4 or 5 times a year , shooting for a 10 sec pass this year. I run low 11's now, with the cam and gears i hope i can get there. I am on stock suspension for now except for the 1400hp axles I already have.

mikepage0007 · 04-18-2013, 07:11 AM

hopefully, you don,t drive far to track and have a trailer if it go,s boom..

Mchlgrrsn · 04-18-2013, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Driveshaftshop

like most are saying, with a manual trans the driver has allot to do with how parts will stay together. at your level i would suggest a few upgrades to make sure it stays together.

Big fan of DSS. Good stuff

Genevieve · 04-18-2013, 09:46 PM

1100+ rwhp through stock driveline (besides the clutch) and still holding. At first it was a joke to see how long drive line will last but now I really am curious. I contribute the lasting effects to a great mechanic, CBI Streetcars and, fixing the problems with the car. It's obviously not power that kills the driveline as 426 FWHP has been enough to break them. I believe that weak or noise reducing parts of the suspension allow things to bind and/or create wheel hop which is a number one killer of any axle. Luckily BMR has many great things to offer to help the 5th gen track straight and true.

ls6 zo6 · 04-20-2013, 05:35 AM

Great info, I am going to keep the stock driveline for now. Parts are in , drop off next Friday for install, by ky speed. Then it is off for the tune and Dyno by Phillip smith aka (bluecat) can't wait.

denooo11 · 05-06-2013, 05:43 PM

What is the max HP You guys have at the rear wheel before rods and pistons?

K32 Camaro · 05-06-2013, 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by denooo11

What is the max HP You guys have at the rear wheel before rods and pistons?

Most will suggest staying below 700 on 93oct. Some have meth and race gas that are at almost 900rwhp though.

I however am struggling with the drveshaft surviability. I'm at 600rwhp, should I upgrade from my stock driveshaft?? Explain please. A6 btw.

04-17-2013, 08:40 AM	#1
ls6 zo6 Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ky Posts: 88	How much hp can a stock driveline handle? My car is at 592 rwhp and 552 to. I am about to add a cam and 3.91 gears, m6 car. __________________ 2010/SIM RS/SS LS3,M6, D-ISC PROCHARGER, KOOKS HEADERS,STOCK EXHAUST,NO CATS,MCLEOD RXT CLUTCH, 1400HP axles, ZLI FUEL PUMP,DRS. custom comp cam,gm 3.91 gears.651rwhp/568tq parts ordered, installled KyHorsepower.com,tuned by Bluecat

04-17-2013, 09:00 AM	#2
Chris82xx Make your peace with God! Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS M6 Convertible Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Dirty Jersey Posts: 1,595	It all depends on how hard you drive it. I know that when I was at 684, I was concerned about my rear going boom, so at dead stops, I would ease into it, and after I was rolling, I got into it more. Since I've done my upgrade, I hit it a lot harder now. I would suggest that if you're going to change gears and you don't want a new diff., you should invest in caps, JRE posi mods, and maybe the LPW cover. __________________ ECS base supercharger (NOVI 1500SL), ECS AlKY control kit, 92mm TB, ARH 1 7/8" LT's non-catted, Borla 3" exhaust, ID850 injectors, Squash fuel system, ECS Big Blower Cam, MGW short throw shifter, DSS 1000hp axles, LGW differential cover, billet caps, Tech AFX heater hoses, Pedders differential bushings, Eaton TrueTrac differential, PRC dual valve springs, Katech C5R timing chain, ATI balancer, Meilings oil pump, Pfadt Trailing Arms, Pfadt Tie Rods, Pfadt Sway Bars, Pfadt End Links, DSS Aluminum Driveshaft 811RWHP/719RWTQ UNDER MAJOR OVERHAUL!!

04-17-2013, 04:23 PM	#4
Mchlgrrsn Stroked and blown Drives: 2010 LS3 2SS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 1,458 View My Garage	I found this article to be pretty accurate. This question is usually answered with a lot of, would , should, might. Always nice and vague http://www.hotrod.com/techarticles/g...e/viewall.html I have broken/replaced almost every part in my entire drive line. Axles usually go first __________________ LME 416 LS3 shortblock/Callies Compstar 4340 4"crank/Callies 6.125 H beams rods/Wiesco 4.07 forged pistons/Cam Motion custom LS1/LME ported heads /maggie TVS2300/I West 8rib 10%OD /3.2 pulley/OD cog drive/JRE tensioner/ID850 /ADM dual fuel/Kooks LT 1 7/8/magna flow2.5 /cat delete/Roto Fab CAI /MGW short throw /SPEC super twin clutch/G Force built trans,carbon syncro rear shaft upgrade /DSS 9"single CF DS /Strange 3.70/31 spline trutrac/MT DR's/earls oil cooler /tuned KHC

04-17-2013, 08:30 PM	#6
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	blew out my slave cylinder at 660rwhp..they don,t seem to hold up well with hard launching..imo __________________

04-18-2013, 05:38 AM	#7
Driveshaftshop Drives: own more cars than i can list Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,124	like most are saying, with a manual trans the driver has allot to do with how parts will stay together. at your level i would suggest a few upgrades to make sure it stays together. Last edited by Driveshaftshop; 04-18-2013 at 06:35 AM.

04-18-2013, 05:48 AM	#8
ls6 zo6 Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ky Posts: 88	Thanks for all the input guys it is a m6 car. I do drag race 4 or 5 times a year , shooting for a 10 sec pass this year. I run low 11's now, with the cam and gears i hope i can get there. I am on stock suspension for now except for the 1400hp axles I already have. __________________ 2010/SIM RS/SS LS3,M6, D-ISC PROCHARGER, KOOKS HEADERS,STOCK EXHAUST,NO CATS,MCLEOD RXT CLUTCH, 1400HP axles, ZLI FUEL PUMP,DRS. custom comp cam,gm 3.91 gears.651rwhp/568tq parts ordered, installled KyHorsepower.com,tuned by Bluecat

04-18-2013, 07:11 AM	#9
mikepage0007 Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: port st lucie ,florida Posts: 4,273	hopefully, you don,t drive far to track and have a trailer if it go,s boom.. __________________

04-18-2013, 09:46 PM	#11
Genevieve Drives: 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: St. louis Posts: 161	1100+ rwhp through stock driveline (besides the clutch) and still holding. At first it was a joke to see how long drive line will last but now I really am curious. I contribute the lasting effects to a great mechanic, CBI Streetcars and, fixing the problems with the car. It's obviously not power that kills the driveline as 426 FWHP has been enough to break them. I believe that weak or noise reducing parts of the suspension allow things to bind and/or create wheel hop which is a number one killer of any axle. Luckily BMR has many great things to offer to help the 5th gen track straight and true.

04-20-2013, 05:35 AM	#12
ls6 zo6 Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: ky Posts: 88	Great info, I am going to keep the stock driveline for now. Parts are in , drop off next Friday for install, by ky speed. Then it is off for the tune and Dyno by Phillip smith aka (bluecat) can't wait. __________________ 2010/SIM RS/SS LS3,M6, D-ISC PROCHARGER, KOOKS HEADERS,STOCK EXHAUST,NO CATS,MCLEOD RXT CLUTCH, 1400HP axles, ZLI FUEL PUMP,DRS. custom comp cam,gm 3.91 gears.651rwhp/568tq parts ordered, installled KyHorsepower.com,tuned by Bluecat

05-06-2013, 05:43 PM	#13
denooo11 Dean Voss Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Brick NJ Posts: 88 View My Garage	HP. What is the max HP You guys have at the rear wheel before rods and pistons?