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Corvette question.. What's the first to break besides clutch with 400+ rwhp?

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Old 05-10-2007, 10:19 PM
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Default Corvette question.. What's the first to break besides clutch with 400+ rwhp?

I am trying to put a list of things together to bulletproof the car/
Can anyonehelp me? I am used to F-bodies. My last one had a cartek clutch which was good except the adjustable master. and a 12 bolt.
What do I need to strengthen up my rear end and such?
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Oh the output shafts?
Thanks for answering.
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long output usually goes if u have some good dead hooks.
short one usually holds up pretty well.
i had a maggied c5 and installed the lpe out put..never had an issue

being a manual car i would look into the DTE rear end brace.
if issues with trans comes up look into RPM transmission..rodney and todd will help you out
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The car basically has around 420-430rwhp. I don't see it going much higher.
What would be the best thing to do first "bang for the buck type of thing".
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its all done at the same time.

they'd/you would have to drop the trans/rear to install the brace.
while its down install the shaft.
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What kinda price are we looking at?
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lpe out put is somewhere around 199+ install

you'll have to check dte's website or the parts for sale section on corvetteforum.com

i think they are like 400new...think.
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under $500 is good for me.... well worth the embarrassment at the track..




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