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ams450r · 02-14-2011, 06:41 AM

Whats the best gear ratio and locker setup for M6 procharged camaro for street strip car.

danhr · 02-14-2011, 07:31 AM

I had a detroit locker in my old camaro and LOVED it. I don't believe anyone has yet to release any cool differentials for the camaro rear, other than Janetty's posi mod and there is also a spool out.

In order to broaden your differential selection, you would have to do the 9" conversion, in which the differential/ring and pinion combinations would be endless

gear ratio would all depend on what kind of setup you have, how much horsepower, and how aggressive you want it to be.

Apex Motorsports · 02-14-2011, 08:47 AM

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Originally Posted by danhr

In order to broaden your differential selection, you would have to do the 9" conversion, in which the differential/ring and pinion combinations would be endless

gear ratio would all depend on what kind of setup you have, how much horsepower, and how aggressive you want it to be.

That pretty well sums it up.

JANNETTYRACING · 02-14-2011, 09:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ams450r

Whats the best gear ratio and locker setup for M6 procharged camaro for street strip car.

We recommend/sell/install the Driveshaftshop 9 inch conversion for over 650 RWHP Street strip cars.

Under that we build the stock diffs.

Ted.

Hendrix-Engineering · 02-14-2011, 09:19 AM

I had the detriot locker in my first 9 inch diff in the 2010 that we took to the Camaro5 fest, i was in a hurry and grabed a diff from hendrick motorsports,it was terriable !! I can only imagine a spool lol. I would diffently ride in one before you buy,we had another customer start with a detriot locker even tho we warned him and he changed it out in a few weeks.You have alot of options with the 9 inch thats whats so great about it and the prices are reasonable.If i can help you with a great deal on the 9 inch kitt please give me a call.

acowherd · 02-14-2011, 09:42 AM

I am planing a 9in conversion, and would like some suggestions on gear ratio. What other options are there for the posi...trutrac some say a little weak....Detroit locker is loud, and some say hard to drive...full spool hard to drive...wave track big$$$ so what elses is out there??

35 spline, with what posi, and gear?

Heliwrench · 02-14-2011, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by acowherd

trutrac some say a little weak....Detroit locker is loud, and some say hard to drive...full spool hard to drive...wave track big$$$ so what elses is out there??

35 spline, with what posi, and gear?

I've read about a lot of trutrac issues too, once you replace a broken one you're at wavetrac prices to begin with, and the wavetrac has a lifetime warranty...

Food for thought.

ams450r · 02-14-2011, 03:29 PM

Car will have Ford 9 inch and Hp is over 650 so whats my posi options and gears are most running.

JANNETTYRACING · 02-14-2011, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by ams450r

Car will have Ford 9 inch and Hp is over 650 so whats my posi options and gears are most running.

We run a True Trac with 4.57s

jrpxxii · 02-14-2011, 10:02 PM

Wavetrac all the way as it may cost more upfront but no worries in the end. I am running the Moser pumpkin with Wavetrac and GForce 9" with 35 spline with 3.25 gears.

GFORCE1320 · 02-17-2011, 09:14 PM

The Wavetrac also comes in a 31 spline but if your going to spend the money I'd go with the 35 spline. We've been making allot of the big 35 spline stubs for the wavetrac, it's a very popular unit.
We have very few problems out of the truetac's though, it's a great posi as well but of course not as strong as the wavetrac but about half the price.
Give us a call if you have any questions about our fabricated 9" IRS kits.

02-14-2011, 06:41 AM	#1
ams450r Drives: 2007 Chevy HD LTZ Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 43	Best gear ratio and locker for M6 Whats the best gear ratio and locker setup for M6 procharged camaro for street strip car.

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danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,024	I had a detroit locker in my old camaro and LOVED it. I don't believe anyone has yet to release any cool differentials for the camaro rear, other than Janetty's posi mod and there is also a spool out. In order to broaden your differential selection, you would have to do the 9" conversion, in which the differential/ring and pinion combinations would be endless gear ratio would all depend on what kind of setup you have, how much horsepower, and how aggressive you want it to be. __________________ 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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acowherd Drives: 2010 2ss/RS 4l80. 2009 2500 HD Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Mid MO Posts: 1,826	I am planing a 9in conversion, and would like some suggestions on gear ratio. What other options are there for the posi...trutrac some say a little weak....Detroit locker is loud, and some say hard to drive...full spool hard to drive...wave track big$$$ so what elses is out there?? 35 spline, with what posi, and gear? __________________ Follow along as we build and race this 2010 Camaro! https://www.facebook.com/pages/FNSS-...75028626000379 FNSS Racing!

02-14-2011, 10:02 PM	#10
jrpxxii Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS 427ci Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bowling Green, Ky Posts: 3,355	Wavetrac all the way as it may cost more upfront but no worries in the end. I am running the Moser pumpkin with Wavetrac and GForce 9" with 35 spline with 3.25 gears. __________________

02-14-2011, 09:19 AM	#5
Hendrix-Engineering Account Suspended Drives: First 9 inch-12 bolt IRS Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: nc Posts: 1,835	I had the detriot locker in my first 9 inch diff in the 2010 that we took to the Camaro5 fest, i was in a hurry and grabed a diff from hendrick motorsports,it was terriable !! I can only imagine a spool lol. I would diffently ride in one before you buy,we had another customer start with a detriot locker even tho we warned him and he changed it out in a few weeks.You have alot of options with the 9 inch thats whats so great about it and the prices are reasonable.If i can help you with a great deal on the 9 inch kitt please give me a call.

02-14-2011, 03:29 PM	#8
ams450r Drives: 2007 Chevy HD LTZ Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 43	Car will have Ford 9 inch and Hp is over 650 so whats my posi options and gears are most running.

02-17-2011, 09:14 PM	#11
GFORCE1320 Drives: 05 GTO Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,243	The Wavetrac also comes in a 31 spline but if your going to spend the money I'd go with the 35 spline. We've been making allot of the big 35 spline stubs for the wavetrac, it's a very popular unit. We have very few problems out of the truetac's though, it's a great posi as well but of course not as strong as the wavetrac but about half the price. Give us a call if you have any questions about our fabricated 9" IRS kits.