96CollectorSport

With all of the new larger c.i. motors that are becomnig more "affordable" how much power can the C5 drivetrain support before you should look into upgrading the tranny and diff.
I know that the Z06 has a H.D. torque tube and upgraded rear end, and that most of the drag guys will put in an L.H. output shaft no matter what kind of power they put out.
But what is the limit for road racing 450 whp, 500 whp 600+?
I talked with RPM transmissions and they suggested upgrading the mainshaft at 450 whp. I think that may be conservitive but not the worst idea.
I guess is depends on how you drive, if you are a power shifting high reving maniac then going through the tranny would be a great idea, but for the more conservative driver when do you have to worry about the power overwhelming what the General gave us?

John Shiels

I have 450 rwhp and know of some guys with 600 in a C5. You just can't powershift it like LG in a race although it is fun Yu don't do hole shots it should be fine, for a while. Depending on car year you may have smaller torque tube.

rustyguns

from what i have read and seen on the road track. its really hard to use much more than 500rwhp in a Vette. my .02

But a drag race 10,000 hp or more!!!!