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Oct 14, 2009 | 01:54 PM

Rmorgan&11

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Driveline Question...How Much Can...

A stock driveline w/4sp ,axles, gears ...etc
take as far as Hot rodding or Racing what are the weak links ??

I had a '67 Camaro with a 327 4sp. and used to rag on it pretty hard and never broke anything but a u-joint ear off ...

Oct 15, 2009 | 09:02 AM

ZZ71S

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I ask this queistion and never got a clear answer maybe look at the spects for the l88 cars

Oct 15, 2009 | 09:13 AM

bashcraft

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How can you expect a clear answer to a question as vague as this?

Oct 15, 2009 | 09:18 AM

Rmorgan&11

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Yea I'm just curious as I never had a Vette' untill now
there are alot of different varibles than a "regular" car setup....halfshafts , diff., more u-joints , bearings....
Not gonna go out and trash the dang thing ! just stuff to keep an eye on

Oct 15, 2009 | 09:25 AM

NassyVette

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I would say that's a subjective question, what type of tires do you run?

Oct 15, 2009 | 09:25 AM

Rmorgan&11

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bashcraft

How can you expect a clear answer to a question as vague as this?

Just what gives troubles the most ? guess I could have re-phrased it

All factory stock .....for now anyways

Oct 15, 2009 | 09:32 AM

RobRace10

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Originally Posted by bashcraft

How can you expect a clear answer to a question as vague as this?

Are we talking a 190 HP Stock motor or a 435HP Stock motor as they have some different drive line parts and certainly the HP will make a difference. Tires will also make a huge difference.

Oct 15, 2009 | 09:51 AM

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I would guess that the stock tires would spin before anything else goes, but it depends on a lot of things. I put a ZZ 383 engine in my stock 1980 more than doubling the HP and torque. I am fairly easy on it and have driven 1500 miles with no problems. Eventually I will beef up the rest of the drivetrain, but it is good for now.