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Moreair1 · 08-15-2015, 10:12 AM

What brand of half shafts and rear diffs is every one running and what do you think is the biggest bang for the buck? Which one are to be avoided

blake-b · 08-15-2015, 01:02 PM

Gforce 9" here.

Best bang for the buck is the ZL1 setup if you are buying new. However, depending on what you will do with the car (toy vs race car and what kind of racing - autocross, road race, time attack, drag racing, 1/2-1.5 mile events) it might be cheaper in the long run to go with a 9" or S60 set up. You know, the "buy once, cry once" kind of deal.

Automatic vs manual also fits here. A manual is harder (drive line shock) on parts than an auto but again, what kind of racing? Drag racing is harder on the drive line than the others I listed. Endurance events seem to be harder on the engine than the trans and rear end. I posted a lot of generalities here but just wanted to share some insight.

There is also the stock differential you can upgrade with an Eaton tru track, billet caps, LPW cover, and aftermarket axles.

I suppose you have to ask yourself "what is my budget?" and weigh that against "what do I want?"

Moreair1 · 08-15-2015, 09:15 PM

To be honest probably just a toy, I won't do a roll bar so anytime I run faster than 13.5s I will be asked to leave or slow down at the track, but I agree with you when my stuff does break buy the stuff that will last and yes that usually does make you cry and the sales man cry one in a omfg way that was alot of Dinero and the other in rejoice going ca ching but I do plan having this car along time and to also teach my son how to work on cars with this one

Moreair1 · 08-20-2015, 09:57 PM

Big agp intercooler

Moreair1 · 08-23-2015, 05:22 PM

Think I will be doing a g force 2 boost controler, I want to conceal it so it can't be seen so I'm thinking maybe velcro under the instrument panel so I can lay it flat or have it hang down when I need it, and I will be able to see my boost level through my hud so I won't need to have it visible except when I want to play with my boost

Moreair1 · 08-25-2015, 10:49 PM

Decided the intercooler is Going stick out to much so going paint it flat black with radiator paint, any one have a good recommendation on which brand to use?

Minator · 08-26-2015, 09:45 PM

Hellion has a great setup. That is what I did

Moreair1 · 08-26-2015, 11:21 PM

Minator that's a good lookin set up, and the intake manifold just sets the whole package off very nice

Moreair1 · 08-30-2015, 03:41 PM

Getting closer to actually being able to start this project

Moreair1 · 09-29-2015, 12:21 AM

Ok sorry about the delay but I should have some build pictures coming soon

Moreair1 · 10-06-2015, 07:45 AM

The starting point

Moreair1 · 10-06-2015, 10:00 AM

Well only had a couple hours to work on it, should be further along but spent to much time on looking for tool exhaust is ready to drop, coil packs are off and ready to remove 10 more bolts to drop the front end and ready to have to disconnect some hoses and will be ready to remove the intake manifold

AG454 · 10-06-2015, 06:24 PM

Off and running. Good luck.

Moreair1 · 10-06-2015, 07:38 PM

Thank you, I was noticing your coil pack sit different, is it because the motor you have in it?

08-15-2015, 01:02 PM	#30
blake-b Drives: 2009 ZR1 Join Date: May 2010 Location: KCMO Posts: 3,205	Gforce 9" here. Best bang for the buck is the ZL1 setup if you are buying new. However, depending on what you will do with the car (toy vs race car and what kind of racing - autocross, road race, time attack, drag racing, 1/2-1.5 mile events) it might be cheaper in the long run to go with a 9" or S60 set up. You know, the "buy once, cry once" kind of deal. Automatic vs manual also fits here. A manual is harder (drive line shock) on parts than an auto but again, what kind of racing? Drag racing is harder on the drive line than the others I listed. Endurance events seem to be harder on the engine than the trans and rear end. I posted a lot of generalities here but just wanted to share some insight. There is also the stock differential you can upgrade with an Eaton tru track, billet caps, LPW cover, and aftermarket axles. I suppose you have to ask yourself "what is my budget?" and weigh that against "what do I want?" Last edited by blake-b; 08-15-2015 at 01:13 PM.

08-20-2015, 09:57 PM	#32
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Big agp intercooler Attached Images

08-30-2015, 03:41 PM	#37
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Intercooler painted flat black (more stealthy) Getting closer to actually being able to start this project Attached Images

10-06-2015, 07:45 AM	#39
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	The starting point Attached Images

10-06-2015, 10:00 AM	#40
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Well only had a couple hours to work on it, should be further along but spent to much time on looking for tool exhaust is ready to drop, coil packs are off and ready to remove 10 more bolts to drop the front end and ready to have to disconnect some hoses and will be ready to remove the intake manifold Attached Images

08-15-2015, 10:12 AM	#29
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	What brand of half shafts and rear diffs is every one running and what do you think is the biggest bang for the buck? Which one are to be avoided

08-15-2015, 09:15 PM	#31
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	To be honest probably just a toy, I won't do a roll bar so anytime I run faster than 13.5s I will be asked to leave or slow down at the track, but I agree with you when my stuff does break buy the stuff that will last and yes that usually does make you cry and the sales man cry one in a omfg way that was alot of Dinero and the other in rejoice going ca ching but I do plan having this car along time and to also teach my son how to work on cars with this one

08-23-2015, 05:22 PM	#33
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Think I will be doing a g force 2 boost controler, I want to conceal it so it can't be seen so I'm thinking maybe velcro under the instrument panel so I can lay it flat or have it hang down when I need it, and I will be able to see my boost level through my hud so I won't need to have it visible except when I want to play with my boost

08-25-2015, 10:49 PM	#34
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Decided the intercooler is Going stick out to much so going paint it flat black with radiator paint, any one have a good recommendation on which brand to use?

08-26-2015, 09:45 PM	#35
Minator Drives: 2014 Chevy Camaro ZL1 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Omaha Posts: 98	Hellion has a great setup. That is what I did

08-26-2015, 11:21 PM	#36
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Minator that's a good lookin set up, and the intake manifold just sets the whole package off very nice

09-29-2015, 12:21 AM	#38
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Ok sorry about the delay but I should have some build pictures coming soon

10-06-2015, 06:24 PM	#41
AG454 I am not "Fast & Furious" Drives: 2010 Camaro LSX454 1LE Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Greeley Colorado Posts: 1,040 View My Garage	Off and running. Good luck. __________________ The day I take a bend too fast Judgement that could be my last I'll be wiped right off the slate Don't wait up 'cause I'll be late, I'll be late

10-06-2015, 07:38 PM	#42
Moreair1 Drives: 2011 ss convertible Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,329 View My Garage	Thank you, I was noticing your coil pack sit different, is it because the motor you have in it?