327 LS1 69 Camaro Turbo AWD Protouring
08-28-2005, 12:56 PM
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I noticed you mentioned using a mercedes based 5spd. If you're thinking of using the 722.6, which is their current five speed for all their high hp applications, I really doubt you'll break it. That's the transmission they use in the SL65 AMG that makes 740lbft from 2000-4000 rpm. Just something to think about if you need a solid tranny.
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08-28-2005, 01:02 PM
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I drove a AWD magnum with a hemi.... Its a smooth quick shifting transmission.... Assuming DC puts that trans in the Magnum... It just needs a adapter I will need to make and a custom harness to a aftermarket PCM....
I hope I find a totaled out AWD magnum... The brakes are huge and the front spindles perfect for the job.
I hope I find a totaled out AWD magnum... The brakes are huge and the front spindles perfect for the job.
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08-30-2005, 03:06 AM
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Originally Posted by Gb0dy
turbo eclipse/talon/laser. Pretty much big piles of transmission breaking crap. Out of the guys I know that have modded them about 15 or so one has had good luck. All the others get on the road and break.
I sure see alot of dead 4L60E's.... I also know I killed a 700R4 and a Th350 back in the day... I even shot some 10 bolt diff shards out a diff pan...
After a while you grow up and learn to build things better. You also learn to drive them for performance without shock loading..
Sure smoked a camaro 3rd gen with "ICE" mods like tint and wheels... It looked nice but the owner was'nt much of a gear head nor mechanic. The guy was at a racer and mechanic buddies house... He said Imports are slow even with turbos.. Ethanol is weak etc..... There was atleast a 5 sec difference on that 1/4 run... Sterio systems and 18" chrome wheels slow down an already slow stock automatic RS camaro....
He should have listened when my friend who has a handfull of big olds engined cars.. Even a DRCE block in one... said... I dont think you know what you are getting into... That little red thing is fast...
Later he said he wished he had told him that without slicks on his fastest street legal car I even beat him..
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08-30-2005, 10:41 PM
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I'm a dodge/chrysler auto tech, and have seen problems first hand the problems with the LX (magnum,300,charger) axles/diff housing under normal abuse, just wondering if it is going to be a relieable part for you, the NAG 1 trans is pretty relieable though
08-31-2005, 11:12 PM
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Originally Posted by 6L chevelle
I'm a dodge/chrysler auto tech, and have seen problems first hand the problems with the LX (magnum,300,charger) axles/diff housing under normal abuse, just wondering if it is going to be a relieable part for you, the NAG 1 trans is pretty relieable though
The rear end will be a fab9
05-05-2008, 08:43 PM
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Most people get too agressive with the clutch on launch and kill the transmission....
Launch like some of those guys do and if it was a WRX STI, EVO, DSM it does'nt matter the trans is still dead...
I think its because only one out the 15 knew enough to build it right, tune it right and had the inteligence and self control to launch it right....
In the right hands that trans can handle 1000hp.... You just cant tap into everything you have the first part of the 60ft or else it will blow and blow bad...
Launch like some of those guys do and if it was a WRX STI, EVO, DSM it does'nt matter the trans is still dead...
I think its because only one out the 15 knew enough to build it right, tune it right and had the inteligence and self control to launch it right....
In the right hands that trans can handle 1000hp.... You just cant tap into everything you have the first part of the 60ft or else it will blow and blow bad...
Preload the car, and use a twin disck
**** clutchs like ACTs like to kill transmissons, and also take out that center diff and replace it with a spool
Twin disk, preload, NLTS, and a spool takes care of alot of problem
