k0bun

The rear case has been the weak point in drag racing a C6 since it came out. We've all seen or heard of a few instances of wheel hop completely destroying the rear and/or transmission. With the recent occurance of a forum friend's driveline destruction, it had me wondering what's a better option. Reading up on the new ZR1 and CTS-V it got me thinking about what GM did to make their rears more reliable. The use of a stronger case and unequal half shafts.

Does anyone know if it's possible to get the rear from the ZR1 to fit into a standard C6? What about the CTS-V's? I don't know if they use the same type though. Anyway, I figure with the ZR1 still being a C6 that it would certainly be compatible, even if it needed minor reworking. If the actual rears themselves cannot be fit what about switching to unequal shafts? Would that be possible. I honestly don't know too much about it (which is why I'm asking) but it doesn't seem out of the realm of possibility. If I had the money I wouldn't mind being the guinea pig for such an experiment. Have any of the aftermarket builders looked into this? Any plans to?

discuss......

Evilways

The rear from the Camaro will be the one to swap to...they done "extensive drag strip testing to eliminate wheel hop and breakage due to launching" on it...but they'll void your warranty if you break it drag racing.......

AU N EGL

You could send your trans and diff to some place like RPM or Rockland Standard Gear to have it rebuilt to be almost bullet proof

k0bun

That's right I forgot about the Camaro.

I know there are aftermarket builders that can make a very strong driveline for you but if these GM built rears are available direct it may be a nice {cheaper?} option.