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TC · 12-28-2010, 04:55 AM

what kind of power can the stock transmission hold? Where should I be looking to upgrade other than the clutch?

xx_ED_xx · 12-28-2010, 05:15 AM

They can barely handle stock, and the synchros dont like missed shifts

csjcsj · 12-28-2010, 05:53 AM

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Originally Posted by xx_ED_xx

They can barely handle stock, and the synchros dont like missed shifts

Ditto on that!!! I missed a shift once ( at the strip) and now 6th gear likes to jump out sometimes. If your in 5th, I push the clutch in pull it down in neutral put back in 5th then go to 6th, no problems. But if I go from 5th to 6th jumps out.

danhr · 12-28-2010, 06:21 AM

it's rated from the manufactorer for 600 hp

TC · 12-28-2010, 06:36 AM

Is it true that these transmissions aren't really suited well for the strip, even with upgrading it. Just trying to learn more about the options out there before I make a decision.

Merc · 12-28-2010, 08:18 AM

I have broke the output shaft already.

Looking to up-grade it.

TC · 12-28-2010, 08:19 AM

me to, already had that one taken care of.

Merc · 12-28-2010, 08:36 AM

The Driveshaft Shop is working on a new mainshaft. There are provisions in the case for one more bearing on the mainshaft. GM squeaked out an omitted it.

TC · 12-28-2010, 08:48 AM

Love It!

danhr · 12-28-2010, 09:05 AM

You can't really rate a transmission by power, because it differs from car to car basis...... for instance a turbo car is going to put a lot less wear and tear on the transmission, at the dragstrip, than say a nitrous car

or a heavier car is going to be a lot more stress on the transmission than a lighter car.

That is the main reason why guys with 08+ c6 vettes have no problem with their tr6060's, but we are breaking the output shafts left and right.

Which leads to the output shaft issue. As mentioned before, there is no support bearing on the shaft, which allows a lot of deflection. To remedy this you can either install a support bearing (i know rpm transmissions does this) or make the shaft stronger (driveshaft shop is working on this), or if you got the dough, do both (rpm offers this in their "built" transmissions).

Then there is of course the syncros and keys and shift forks.... all of those should be upgraded, if you have it apart, but that goes with any manual transmission.

TC · 12-28-2010, 11:31 AM

Thanks for your input. I'm only about 15 mins from D&D so I will talk with them when they return after the holiday.

Ghost-Rider · 12-28-2010, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by csjcsj

Ditto on that!!! I missed a shift once ( at the strip) and now 6th gear likes to jump out sometimes. If your in 5th, I push the clutch in pull it down in neutral put back in 5th then go to 6th, no problems. But if I go from 5th to 6th jumps out.

Why would you be shifting into 6th at the strip?

Hess Motorsports · 12-28-2010, 04:07 PM

We finally finished the package which includes a new 4340 main shaft, new output shaft, new synchro kit, and machined housing to accept new larger Viper shaft bearings and additional rear bearings. Even finished the first install and worked perfectly. PM me if you're interested!

csjcsj · 12-28-2010, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghost-Rider

Why would you be shifting into 6th at the strip?

I wasn't! Was going from 1st to 2nd kinda grinded the gears going into 2nd. On the way home is when the jumping out of 6th started......

12-28-2010, 04:55 AM	#1
TC Drives: 2010 VR 2SS-RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 367 View My Garage	T6060 upgrades what kind of power can the stock transmission hold? Where should I be looking to upgrade other than the clutch?

12-28-2010, 06:21 AM	#4
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,024	it's rated from the manufactorer for 600 hp __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

12-28-2010, 09:05 AM	#10
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,024	You can't really rate a transmission by power, because it differs from car to car basis...... for instance a turbo car is going to put a lot less wear and tear on the transmission, at the dragstrip, than say a nitrous car or a heavier car is going to be a lot more stress on the transmission than a lighter car. That is the main reason why guys with 08+ c6 vettes have no problem with their tr6060's, but we are breaking the output shafts left and right. Which leads to the output shaft issue. As mentioned before, there is no support bearing on the shaft, which allows a lot of deflection. To remedy this you can either install a support bearing (i know rpm transmissions does this) or make the shaft stronger (driveshaft shop is working on this), or if you got the dough, do both (rpm offers this in their "built" transmissions). Then there is of course the syncros and keys and shift forks.... all of those should be upgraded, if you have it apart, but that goes with any manual transmission. __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

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12-28-2010, 05:15 AM	#2
xx_ED_xx Drives: 04 Silverado Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Floriduh! Posts: 1,113	They can barely handle stock, and the synchros dont like missed shifts

12-28-2010, 06:36 AM	#5
TC Drives: 2010 VR 2SS-RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 367 View My Garage	Is it true that these transmissions aren't really suited well for the strip, even with upgrading it. Just trying to learn more about the options out there before I make a decision.

12-28-2010, 08:18 AM	#6
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	I have broke the output shaft already. Looking to up-grade it.

12-28-2010, 08:19 AM	#7
TC Drives: 2010 VR 2SS-RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 367 View My Garage	me to, already had that one taken care of.

12-28-2010, 08:36 AM	#8
Merc In The Circle Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SSRS IOM M6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Abbotsford BC Canada Posts: 11,310	The Driveshaft Shop is working on a new mainshaft. There are provisions in the case for one more bearing on the mainshaft. GM squeaked out an omitted it.

12-28-2010, 08:48 AM	#9
TC Drives: 2010 VR 2SS-RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 367 View My Garage	Love It!

12-28-2010, 11:31 AM	#11
TC Drives: 2010 VR 2SS-RS Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Michigan Posts: 367 View My Garage	Thanks for your input. I'm only about 15 mins from D&D so I will talk with them when they return after the holiday.

12-28-2010, 04:07 PM	#13
Hess Motorsports Account Suspended Drives: 2010 SS with WAY TOO MANY MODS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Orange County CA Posts: 128	We finally finished the package which includes a new 4340 main shaft, new output shaft, new synchro kit, and machined housing to accept new larger Viper shaft bearings and additional rear bearings. Even finished the first install and worked perfectly. PM me if you're interested!