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Old May 24, 2008 | 12:35 PM
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Just thought I would post a pic of the damage that can happen, trying to get a good launch. This is a pretty new Diff from RPM, a 390 Ring & Pinion , maybe 18-20 runs. Most were low-low 1.5 sixty foot times and 5000-6500 rpm launches.

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That sucks!!!!!! get some JB weld lol just kidding. What kind of power are you putting out?
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Old May 24, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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Yep ... putting mileage on the odo a 1/4 mile at a time can be hell on equipment.
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Old May 24, 2008 | 03:55 PM
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That sucks!!!!!! get some JB weld lol just kidding. What kind of power are you putting out?
Around 470 rwhp....I think you can use JB Weld up to 500

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Old May 24, 2008 | 10:22 PM
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That really sucks
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Old May 25, 2008 | 12:50 PM
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That really sucks
Yeah, sux big time. This Z is down 3 times as much as on the road !! 2 trannys, 4th clutch, one rear diff & a new motor !! THAT'S ENOUGH !!

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Yeah, sux big time. This Z is down 3 times as much as on the road !! 2 trannys, 4th clutch, one rear diff & a new motor !! THAT'S ENOUGH !!
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This is why I wont put a DR or a slick on my Z
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That sucks! That is also why I use my GN for the 1/4 mile stuff! Good luck.
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Old May 25, 2008 | 10:27 PM
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Stop racing it
That's what the wife say's too That would be like no more sex !!!

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Old May 25, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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This is why I wont put a DR or a slick on my Z
That's probably the wise thing to do. You add tires and there is no stopping from there !!!

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That sucks! That is also why I use my GN for the 1/4 mile stuff! Good luck.
That is a sweet car...how about some pics, vids and info ??

I do have a back up..a 2000 Silverado in the 12's with the stock bottom end 5.3. A blast to drive. That may be my boy if this Z continues to break down.
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those teeth look fine put it back in and go run the car some more
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That's what I was thinking...only 30% wear

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That sucks...sorry!
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That's what I was thinking...only 30% wear

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Ever thing about doing the RPM C6 rear conversion. Bigger ring & pinion. A bit expensive, but it will pay for itself if you keep blowing them up .
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Ever thing about doing the RPM C6 rear conversion. Bigger ring & pinion. A bit expensive, but it will pay for itself if you keep blowing them up .
They say the C-5 Stage 5 Diff will hold up..but that is another option. Thx

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They say the C-5 Stage 5 Diff will hold up..but that is another option. Thx

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That's Good, I have DTE Stage V rear. BaneZ06 (Jordan) who lives close by blows up everything.

So I was a little worried if my rear would take a big high speed power blast.

Only plan to take it to the track once or twice just to see what kind of numbers it will put down.
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