430HP + Slicks = OOPS!
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430HP + Slicks = OOPS!
Hey CF,
Last night I took my FRC to the track and well I broke something.
Put it in gear and it will still freely roll, Jacked the rear up and spun the driver side rear tire and the passenger rear doesnt move. But I turn the car on and put it in gear and let the clutch out passenger rear will move but driver side will not. So Im thinking I have a broken drive side axle where it connects to the differential or intermediate shafts?
My question is where is a good place to buy axles and the intermediate shafts?
(Place to buy all of my rear end parts, I hear stock C5 axles and differentials can hold some power.)
While I have the car up I want it done correctly because I will be racing the car and dont want to go through this every pass.
Roughly making 430hp and running slicks.
Thanks for your input and advice..
Kyle
Last edited by a10secstreetcar; Mar 11, 2011 at 09:12 AM.
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You probably lost an output shaft. It is a common problem with sticky tires and stick shift cars. It is a standard upgrade for people who are going to drag race C5's regularly. I had mine done when I had all of the power added. I am trying to remember which side normally fails, but there is a longer one and a shorter one. The longer one normally fails (left side).
If you haven't done the clutch, you may want a new one too.
If you haven't done the clutch, you may want a new one too.
Last edited by chaase; Mar 11, 2011 at 03:04 PM.
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You probably lost an output shaft. It is a common problem with sticky tires and stick shift cars. It is a standard upgrade for people who are going to drag race C5's regularly. I had mine down when I had all of the power added. I am trying to remember which side normally fails, but there is a longer one and a shorter one. The longer one normally fails (left side).
If you haven't done the clutch, you may want a new one too.
If you haven't done the clutch, you may want a new one too.
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St. Jude Donor '08
Your going to like this info.... Heres a low buck rearend improvement that will help you out!
- C5, Its_Go_Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573407966
- C5, ragtopws6 , Upgrading your C5 rear with C6 Z06 guts, : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
Heres a little on whats in the tranny also:
- C5 ragtopws6, T-56 Build (whats in my tranny?) : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/nort...-smoother.html
- C5, Its_Go_Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573407966
- C5, ragtopws6 , Upgrading your C5 rear with C6 Z06 guts, : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
Heres a little on whats in the tranny also:
- C5 ragtopws6, T-56 Build (whats in my tranny?) : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/nort...-smoother.html
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Your going to like this info.... Heres a low buck rearend improvement that will help you out!
- C5, Its_Go_Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573407966
- C5, ragtopws6 , Upgrading your C5 rear with C6 Z06 guts, : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
Heres a little on whats in the tranny also:
- C5 ragtopws6, T-56 Build (whats in my tranny?) : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/nort...-smoother.html
- C5, Its_Go_Time, Output Shaft Install - Left and Right: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...post1573407966
- C5, ragtopws6 , Upgrading your C5 rear with C6 Z06 guts, : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...-z06-guts.html
Heres a little on whats in the tranny also:
- C5 ragtopws6, T-56 Build (whats in my tranny?) : http://forums.corvetteforum.com/nort...-smoother.html
Bill,
I really appreciate your help! Thanks for the links..
Kyle
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From: Anthony TX
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In case you missed it in the write ups,,, DO NOT mess with the PINION SUPPORT unless you have the specialized tool (KENT MOORE) to do the specialized set ups required.
I did the C6 output shafts, C6 clutch packs, belleview springs and the C6 cross shaft. All that went really well. The new seals make everything air tight!!
BC
I did the C6 output shafts, C6 clutch packs, belleview springs and the C6 cross shaft. All that went really well. The new seals make everything air tight!!
BC
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Check out RPM transmissions, they are great! I
http://www.rpmtransmissions.com/differentialparts.html
http://www.rpmtransmissions.com/differentialparts.html
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Check out RPM transmissions, they are great! I
http://www.rpmtransmissions.com/differentialparts.html
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Check out RPM transmissions, they are great! I
http://www.rpmtransmissions.com/differentialparts.html
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/perf...9-19-10-a.html
here is the thread when mine broke.. there is also a link to the vid in the 1st post...
i used some of the links bill posted when i replaced the left and right shafts in the diff
http://www.texasperformanceevents.co...ead.php?t=3359
another thread i posted on another board, listed the part numbers and some other info
here is the thread when mine broke.. there is also a link to the vid in the 1st post...
i used some of the links bill posted when i replaced the left and right shafts in the diff
http://www.texasperformanceevents.co...ead.php?t=3359
another thread i posted on another board, listed the part numbers and some other info
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