I just got word that the Weld drag XP's are going to start in to production for the c5-c6 cars this spring. I already have 2 sets of wheels and tires, and don't want to spend to much more on the 3rd set, which would be the CCW's. How is that bullitt? It stil holds the record as the fastest stock bullitt. Let me know when you are in town and we can patch up at the the track.
hey winters, this is JB from stangnet, sorry for the breakage. which exact dr/size did this happen on? on my '02, i really like that ccw drag pack (et street rear, skinny front). the mt's had plenty of sidewall, i use to launch from 6200 and pull 1.51 60fts (car made 405rwhp, 3.90 geared). somehow that rear never failed, but i think the soft sidewall doesn't "jolt" the system like a low profile dr seems to do
My car now has the 3.90 RPM rear end. I was running the 305/35/18MT drag radial. I am going to go with the CCW drag pack and ET street tires, like what you used to run. I have a spec 3 clutch, so I basically have to dump it, it does not slip. I tried to figure out how to get Weld wheels on the car, but only the XP's work for a c5 and they have not been made in 5 years, so nobody has them. No other brand makes drag wheels to fit the c5, so I have to go with the expensive ccw-Mark
I clicked on remove, instead of reply on your last thread. Yeah, I am hoping for 1.5's in the 60ft. Also, did you run the 16 inch or 17 inch CCW's. I heard you have to grind the calipers in the rear with 16's.
Anyways, give me a shout here or at Stangnet when you are in town, and want to head out to the track.
Well you drive it like it was meant to be driven! Ironically, the C5 U-joint design is much stronger than the C6. When I had a C5 Z06 I launched from a 10 mph roll and got wheel hop like mad...it cracked the differential cover housing on the left side. Any rate, great video.
Thanks, I experienced quite a bit of wheel hop over the last couple weeks at the track. I don't know if that abuse contributed to breaking. I am going to replace the bushings and I am going with a taller sidewall on my next tires.
Why did you put such a serious clutch in for so little HP? No sarchasm here just an inquirie, I see you on the forum so we are good I am just curious. I am running a Centerforce Dual Friction. Every once in a while when I take off regular I get a clutch whine, any ideas what that is? I drive a 2000 FRC the clutch has about 3000 miles on her.
Car needed a new clutch. I race a lot, I new the rear end was going to have be replaced, and I am not sure whether I wanted to end up at 500hp or 700hp. This clutch should handle either.
There is not point in putting in a clutch at my power level(430-440hp) that is just going to let go after 50-60 passes.
Makes sense, Hopefully the Dual Friction I have will last me a while with the cost of replacement in the Vette. Are you still running the stock 3.42's
Thanks man! How's the 4v vert these days?
I just got word that the Weld drag XP's are going to start in to production for the c5-c6 cars this spring. I already have 2 sets of wheels and tires, and don't want to spend to much more on the 3rd set, which would be the CCW's. How is that bullitt? It stil holds the record as the fastest stock bullitt. Let me know when you are in town and we can patch up at the the track.
mawk27 2 years ago
hey winters, this is JB from stangnet, sorry for the breakage. which exact dr/size did this happen on? on my '02, i really like that ccw drag pack (et street rear, skinny front). the mt's had plenty of sidewall, i use to launch from 6200 and pull 1.51 60fts (car made 405rwhp, 3.90 geared). somehow that rear never failed, but i think the soft sidewall doesn't "jolt" the system like a low profile dr seems to do
JBsZ06 2 years ago
Hey Jeff!
My car now has the 3.90 RPM rear end. I was running the 305/35/18MT drag radial. I am going to go with the CCW drag pack and ET street tires, like what you used to run. I have a spec 3 clutch, so I basically have to dump it, it does not slip. I tried to figure out how to get Weld wheels on the car, but only the XP's work for a c5 and they have not been made in 5 years, so nobody has them. No other brand makes drag wheels to fit the c5, so I have to go with the expensive ccw-Mark
mawk27 2 years ago
I clicked on remove, instead of reply on your last thread. Yeah, I am hoping for 1.5's in the 60ft. Also, did you run the 16 inch or 17 inch CCW's. I heard you have to grind the calipers in the rear with 16's.
Anyways, give me a shout here or at Stangnet when you are in town, and want to head out to the track.
mawk27 2 years ago
Exact same thing i did to my balck H/C Z06 2 days ago. I broke my rpm level 5 rear though :(
texasnick1203 2 years ago
Nick, RPM only goes up to level 3 rear end. Are you talking about their transmissions?
mawk27 2 years ago
@mawk27 Yeah, it was a level 3. I just mispoke cuz I also got the rpm level 5 tranny. Looks like it stripped the gears.
texasnick1203 2 years ago
Well you drive it like it was meant to be driven! Ironically, the C5 U-joint design is much stronger than the C6. When I had a C5 Z06 I launched from a 10 mph roll and got wheel hop like mad...it cracked the differential cover housing on the left side. Any rate, great video.
SirHC888 2 years ago
Thanks, I experienced quite a bit of wheel hop over the last couple weeks at the track. I don't know if that abuse contributed to breaking. I am going to replace the bushings and I am going with a taller sidewall on my next tires.
mawk27 2 years ago
I'm subscribing to your channel. Your car sounds awesome too. Please post vids when you get back to the track...or some deserted street in Mexico :)
SirHC888 2 years ago
sweet ride, what kind of times were you expecting with that 5k dump?
Jrm4cam 2 years ago
I was trying to get the clutch to slip a tiny bit to get the car moving. I just put in a spec 3, and the clutch just bites.
I was hoping for 11.70's last night. I have LT headers and Cold AIr.
mawk27 2 years ago
Cool, those cars are impressive!!
Jrm4cam 2 years ago
Why did you put such a serious clutch in for so little HP? No sarchasm here just an inquirie, I see you on the forum so we are good I am just curious. I am running a Centerforce Dual Friction. Every once in a while when I take off regular I get a clutch whine, any ideas what that is? I drive a 2000 FRC the clutch has about 3000 miles on her.
cafeevil 2 years ago
Car needed a new clutch. I race a lot, I new the rear end was going to have be replaced, and I am not sure whether I wanted to end up at 500hp or 700hp. This clutch should handle either.
There is not point in putting in a clutch at my power level(430-440hp) that is just going to let go after 50-60 passes.
mawk27 2 years ago
Makes sense, Hopefully the Dual Friction I have will last me a while with the cost of replacement in the Vette. Are you still running the stock 3.42's
cafeevil 2 years ago
Nice burn out !!! Now about that axle ?
Looks like time to come back strong :)
snakeracerx 2 years ago
Thanks Mark. Most people are guessing that it is the internal differential shaft
mawk27 2 years ago