Corvette drivetrain limitations
Le Mans Master
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From: Montreal
St. Jude Donor '13
I guess I wasn't clear when I said I was done discussing this, and that we'd all just have to agree to disagree.
You might want to do a little research yourself, though, comparing stock manual trans Corvettes vs. their auto counterparts.
And for the record, I've been drag racing for nearly 35 years, and don't appreciate the condescension.
You might want to do a little research yourself, though, comparing stock manual trans Corvettes vs. their auto counterparts.
And for the record, I've been drag racing for nearly 35 years, and don't appreciate the condescension.
This is whole new level of stupid here. I'm done.
Apologies to the op that you have to have this crap in your thread. Hope it gets back on track..
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Cruising
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This is a thread from a guy who wants advice on a supercharged 700hp car he wants to build. What has stock got to do with anything.
This is whole new level of stupid here. I'm done.
Apologies to the op that you have to have this crap in your thread. Hope it gets back on track..
This is whole new level of stupid here. I'm done.
Apologies to the op that you have to have this crap in your thread. Hope it gets back on track..
Team Owner
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From: Gilbert AZ
First block the guy that is close minded rude and spreading misinformation. That is step one of learning around here.
2005 have a slew of other quirks and issues besides the diff. Electrical problems,etc. To upgrade to a different diff you have to swap the tail housing which alone is an expensive part.
I would grab a 2006 and just do basics. Headers ecs or a&a kit and meth. Stock motor will take 650rwhp all day with ease. From there upgrade stuff as it fails. Plenty run stupid fast and for a long long time on stock stuff.
Manuals faster than autos, bahahahahahhahahahahahah
2005 have a slew of other quirks and issues besides the diff. Electrical problems,etc. To upgrade to a different diff you have to swap the tail housing which alone is an expensive part.
I would grab a 2006 and just do basics. Headers ecs or a&a kit and meth. Stock motor will take 650rwhp all day with ease. From there upgrade stuff as it fails. Plenty run stupid fast and for a long long time on stock stuff.
Manuals faster than autos, bahahahahahhahahahahahah
Race Director
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Prove me wrong, until then, it's nothing but hot air.
Apologies to the OP. I tried to end this, but some feel they have to make a disagreement personal and refuse to do their own research to verify the "misinformation" they're spreading. Instead they toss insults when they'd do better to look it up themselves.
I'm done dealing with the close-minded, small people who have to resort to insulting others instead of proving their own claims.
Last edited by Corvette_Ed; Dec 13, 2016 at 10:44 AM.
Race Director
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Yet another person who is unable to use Google.
Prove me wrong, until then, it's nothing but hot air.
Apologies to the OP. I tried to end this, but some feel they have to make a disagreement personal and refuse to do their own research to verify the "misinformation" they're spreading. Instead they toss insults when they'd do better to look it up themselves.
I'm done dealing with the close-minded, small people who have to resort to insulting others instead of proving their own claims.
Prove me wrong, until then, it's nothing but hot air.
Apologies to the OP. I tried to end this, but some feel they have to make a disagreement personal and refuse to do their own research to verify the "misinformation" they're spreading. Instead they toss insults when they'd do better to look it up themselves.
I'm done dealing with the close-minded, small people who have to resort to insulting others instead of proving their own claims.
Race Director
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From: Phoenix area, AZ
A random list of 1/4 mile times doesn't prove anything.
Le Mans Master
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From: Montreal
St. Jude Donor '13
LOL..... you said to prove you wrong... its done. You are the one who refuses to read or listen. There is even a showroom stock list there, but of course it doesn't fit your agenda, so means nothing.
Shame there are people on this forum that have to push bad info so hard. It helps no one and make them look silly.
I am only responding for entertainment at this point. Its obvious that Corvette Ed is not willing to expand his knowledge, and will continue on being missinformed.
Shame there are people on this forum that have to push bad info so hard. It helps no one and make them look silly.
I am only responding for entertainment at this point. Its obvious that Corvette Ed is not willing to expand his knowledge, and will continue on being missinformed.
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Cruising
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Where in this thread did you get the idea we were talking about bone stock cars? Why would I raise a concern about drivetrain limitations if I was going to be bone stock? We are talking about highly modified cars with power adders and the necessary drivetrain improvements needed to handle that power at the drag strip when hooking up.
Race Director
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What numbers? I didn't see you mention any numbers in this thread and I still don't SEE you're proof. Link maybe?
Melting Slicks
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Where in this thread did you get the idea we were talking about bone stock cars? Why would I raise a concern about drivetrain limitations if I was going to be bone stock? We are talking about highly modified cars with power adders and the necessary drivetrain improvements needed to handle that power at the drag strip when hooking up.
Before the moderators shut it down OP, I highly recommend you call SubFloor. He's on the forum and has tons of experience and will give you the advice and guidelines you seek. He either works for or owns Century Transmission.
Le Mans Master
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St. Jude Donor '13
Too bad this thread is devolving to a personality clash.
Before the moderators shut it down OP, I highly recommend you call SubFloor. He's on the forum and has tons of experience and will give you the advice and guidelines you seek. He either works for or owns Century Transmission.
Before the moderators shut it down OP, I highly recommend you call SubFloor. He's on the forum and has tons of experience and will give you the advice and guidelines you seek. He either works for or owns Century Transmission.
My suggestion to the op is... in the future, if you want any help or advice regarding a supercharged car, post it in the FI/nitrous section. There are many there with real experience in this stuff..... and we really do try and help.
Pro
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From: Wills Point Texas
Wow all the back and forth here! My apologies to the OP here but I did want to ask this since everyone is talking about the supposedly weak '05 diff since I now have an '05. Just how weak is it really?
My 05 is completely stock LS2 Z-51 with the 6 speed and don't plan on dumping the clutch hard but I would like to know if the diff is good enough for the stock application under hard acceleration or from a rolling start and going through the gears hard.
My 05 is completely stock LS2 Z-51 with the 6 speed and don't plan on dumping the clutch hard but I would like to know if the diff is good enough for the stock application under hard acceleration or from a rolling start and going through the gears hard.
Team Owner
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From: Gilbert AZ
I've seen 05 diffs blow apart looking at them wrong, and some handle 700+hp for awhile. Its luck of the draw. Just be prepared. If you ever run a sticky tire, I wouldn't expect much life at all.
Instructor
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