C5 4.11 differential performance
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C5 4.11 differential performance
Does anyone have experience with 4.11 diff in C5? I would greatly appreciate your input.
My C5 has new built motor that has 387 RWHP and 6 speed manual. It only gets driven around 2000 miles a year on county roads. Never on trips or drag strip. I don't care about top end speed or gas mileage. I want to be able to do rolling burnouts without popping the clutch hopefully in first, second and maybe third gears. I know I can accomplish this by adding a supercharger but am considering going a different route by changing the rear differential out with a 3.90 or 4.11. Can anyone who has similar setup tell me from experience if either the 3.90 or 4.11 gear will allow me to do rolling burnouts? I appreciate your input.
My C5 has new built motor that has 387 RWHP and 6 speed manual. It only gets driven around 2000 miles a year on county roads. Never on trips or drag strip. I don't care about top end speed or gas mileage. I want to be able to do rolling burnouts without popping the clutch hopefully in first, second and maybe third gears. I know I can accomplish this by adding a supercharger but am considering going a different route by changing the rear differential out with a 3.90 or 4.11. Can anyone who has similar setup tell me from experience if either the 3.90 or 4.11 gear will allow me to do rolling burnouts? I appreciate your input.
Last edited by Lookingup87; Jun 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM. Reason: Looking for more advice
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My C5 has new built motor that has 387 RWHP and 6 speed manual. It only gets driven around 2000 miles a year on county roads. Never on trips or drag strip. I don't care about top end speed or gas mileage. I want to be able to do rolling burnouts without popping the clutch hopefully in first, second and maybe third gears. I know I can accomplish this by adding a supercharger but am considering going a different route by changing the rear differential out with a 3.90 or 4.11. Can anyone who has similar setup tell me from experience if either the 3.90 or 4.11 gear will allow me to do rolling burnouts? I appreciate your input.
