How Much HP?
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Racer
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
I ran 3.90s in my silver 99 coupe. But it was basically stock with just a catback and Hurst short throw. I liked the 3.90s but I love the 4.10s. I ran 4.10s at two power levels in my black 99 MN6 coupe (prior to procharging it). At 418rwhp and 428rwhp my car loved that gear. I like the Nitto NT555R2 DRs. Which I'm currently running on the car with 634rwhp/568rwtq. So far they are very good, just street driving the car though. No track time with the new setup. Not interested in replacing my trans or another diff...again...at this juncture. Plus I was booted from Island Dragway for not having a cage...200rwhp ago.
I'm not sure what my times will be, but I guess they will 86 me if I exceed the NHRA protocol. But in a way, that will also tell me I am truly fast.
Melting Slicks
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From: Sleepy Hollow- NJ
With that cam...if your car isn't hunting and surging at low speed parking lot type driving the gears could be bigger. With a Z06 M12 trans you are equal in gearing to a MN6 C5 with a 3.90 (see chart for comparison).
I don't have first hand experience with the M12, so can't give firsthand feedback on the topic of a gear change with that trans factored in.
I don't have first hand experience with the M12, so can't give firsthand feedback on the topic of a gear change with that trans factored in.
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Racer
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
Wow, so you fucked around in a residential area and got away with it because there wasn't enough hard evidence? And you somehow think that makes it ok?
You're an idiot. The fact that you got so mad about being called out that you made multiple shotgun posts trying to defend yourself while throwing insults AND sent me a PM with more insults tells me you're EXACTLY the kind of scumbag I thought you were. It all fits together.
You're an idiot. The fact that you got so mad about being called out that you made multiple shotgun posts trying to defend yourself while throwing insults AND sent me a PM with more insults tells me you're EXACTLY the kind of scumbag I thought you were. It all fits together.
Melting Slicks
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LOLOLOL, funny but sad too. I will be racing at https://beechbend.com/dragstrip/
I'm not sure what my times will be, but I guess they will 86 me if I exceed the NHRA protocol. But in a way, that will also tell me I am truly fast.
I'm not sure what my times will be, but I guess they will 86 me if I exceed the NHRA protocol. But in a way, that will also tell me I am truly fast.
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Racer
Joined: Apr 2022
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
With that cam...if your car isn't hunting and surging at low speed parking lot type driving the gears could be bigger. With a Z06 M12 trans you are equal in gearing to a MN6 C5 with a 3.90 (see chart for comparison).
I don't have first hand experience with the M12, so can't give firsthand feedback on the topic of a gear change with that trans factored in.
I don't have first hand experience with the M12, so can't give firsthand feedback on the topic of a gear change with that trans factored in.
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Racer
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
It's supposed to get a 250 wetshot and installed on 5/30. Then I hope I will get some dyno numbers. It will also need a new tune. Right now, she is running rich. I can smell it.
Melting Slicks
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The Vette chatters badly coming into 1st gear. My SS had a 3 disc clutch with a HUGE cam, and it was smooth as silk. So I don't know what to do with the chatter on the C5. I am trying to find the rpm sweet spot, but so far, she rattles no matter what. After 1st gear, she is fine.
Melting Slicks
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Drifting
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With that cam...if your car isn't hunting and surging at low speed parking lot type driving the gears could be bigger. With a Z06 M12 trans you are equal in gearing to a MN6 C5 with a 3.90 (see chart for comparison).
I don't have first hand experience with the M12, so can't give firsthand feedback on the topic of a gear change with that trans factored in.
I don't have first hand experience with the M12, so can't give firsthand feedback on the topic of a gear change with that trans factored in.
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Racer
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
Not sure. It's going into the shop tomorrow. The previous owner has been hard to get a hold of. Any suggestions on a new clutch for a C5 at 500 HP, and more to come?
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lots of great choices... depends on use and what you want. I have a Tony Mamo'd RPS carbon twin, it is butter and shifts @ high rpm like a breeze, but $$$. 700ft lb rated iirc.
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Racer
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
Melting Slicks
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Melting Slicks
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lots of choices and all dependent on what you are looking for. As well as how your car is setup and how you drive it. Only you'll know where your sweet spot is and what you need from a clutch. RPS makes a great clutch. As do others like McLeod, Mantic, Monster etc.. Heck, Centerforce makes a good clutch for the C5 depending on power output.
I have a Centerforce DF (rated at 622lbs) in my car that has held up flawlessly over the last 12 years with 1/4 mile passes and 30k+ miles. I went with the Centerforce when my car was NA 428rwhp/398rwtq.
My car has outgrown the Centerforce, but at this moment, it's still holding up with the FI setup. But that's only been under street driving conditions the last year and no really hard launches. I plan to go RPS or Mantic when the time comes around again.
Race Director
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dual disk is very worth it at that level to hold the HP and still have nice streetable manners. I have the McLeod RXT but I would do a Mantic dual if the budget allows.
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Racer
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From: Boring Green, Kentucky
With that cam...if your car isn't hunting and surging at low speed parking lot type driving the gears could be bigger. With a Z06 M12 trans you are equal in gearing to a MN6 C5 with a 3.90 (see chart for comparison).
I don't have first hand experience with the M12, so can't give firsthand feedback on the topic of a gear change with that trans factored in.
I don't have first hand experience with the M12, so can't give firsthand feedback on the topic of a gear change with that trans factored in.
She hunts and surges big time. Rolling into 1st gear. After that, it's pure butter.
