Gears & Axles Driveshafts | Rearends | Differentials | Gears | 12 Bolt | 9 Inch | Dana

posi tracton?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:12 PM
  #1  
dondb's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
From: Seacoast of NH
Default posi tracton?

Just bought a 02 camaro ss le. I wanted to see what how it handles from a dead stop, full throttle. It left about 150ft of rubber on the right side only? I thought i would see two marks? The car only has 8500 miles on it and i had the TC turned off. Anyone have any thoughts to why??????
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:36 PM
  #2  
Blackhawk777's Avatar
TECH Resident
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 855
Likes: 0
From: Omahaish. Nebraska.
Default

it's not a full locker. It's a limited slip. One wheel can spin on occasion, but if it does it constantly, then the differential is shot. The trademark of a 10 bolt......
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 04:39 PM
  #3  
dondb's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
From: Seacoast of NH
Default

Originally Posted by Blackhawk777
it's not a full locker. It's a limited slip. One wheel can spin on occasion, but if it does it constantly, then the differential is shot. The trademark of a 10 bolt......
Can they go with so few miles? I'll try it again and see what happens Thanks for your help
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 06:13 PM
  #4  
01ssreda4's Avatar
TECH Senior Member
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Shutterbug
iTrader: (96)
 
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 24,241
Likes: 89
From: Turnin' Wrenches Infractions: 005
Default

mine always leave two marks....never only one..............
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:39 PM
  #5  
Blackhawk777's Avatar
TECH Resident
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 855
Likes: 0
From: Omahaish. Nebraska.
Default

IF it was driven too long like that, it will eventually tear up alot of things in your axle. been there and done that once
Reply
Old Apr 16, 2008 | 09:47 PM
  #6  
SLP Firehawk's Avatar
TECH Regular
iTrader: (9)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 409
Likes: 0
From: Hellertown, PA
Default

you could have a open rear in your car its possible
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 07:27 AM
  #7  
dondb's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
From: Seacoast of NH
Default

Originally Posted by SLP Firehawk
you could have a open rear in your car its possible
I was told all SS camaro's had positive traction or a limited slip rear end? Everyone i spoke too has said their car leaves two marks! I'll have to do some more investigating?
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 07:48 AM
  #8  
BadGTho's Avatar
TECH Enthusiast
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 651
Likes: 0
From: I'm really a Ford Guy
Default

positraction? what is this, my cousin vinny?

sounds like the clutches in your diff are teh shotness
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-5

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

 
story-9

10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 09:02 PM
  #9  
Blackhawk777's Avatar
TECH Resident
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 855
Likes: 0
From: Omahaish. Nebraska.
Default

I second the shot diff clutches
Reply
Old Apr 17, 2008 | 10:54 PM
  #10  
SVT THIS's Avatar
TECH Addict
20 Year Member
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,237
Likes: 1
From: Owasso, Ok
Default

I have the same problem with mine. My rear end is a brand new GM 10 bolt with about 15,000 miles, it has never left two marks. I know I should've gone 12 bolt but I was not planning on taking the car this far. I just pucker my ******* everytime I get on it, waiting for the inevitable...
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 06:01 PM
  #11  
Blackhawk777's Avatar
TECH Resident
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 855
Likes: 0
From: Omahaish. Nebraska.
Default

Yup. won't be long. I'm saving for a 12 bolt as we speak.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 06:15 PM
  #12  
Mikes96z's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (39)
 
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 225
Likes: 0
From: Columbus, GA
Default

Get the non-drive tire wet and see waht happens. Sometimes it has to have enough slip for it to grab.
Reply
Old Apr 18, 2008 | 07:18 PM
  #13  
RA4926's Avatar
Banned
iTrader: (19)
 
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 1,160
Likes: 0
Default

maybe the 1st owner broke the stock 10 bolt and swapped in a v6 rear (they have open diffs).

another good way to test it is to safely pull to the side of a road and get the wheel that doesnt typically spin in the gravel and take off. safely though
Reply
Old Apr 19, 2008 | 07:43 AM
  #14  
dondb's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Apprentice
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 354
Likes: 0
From: Seacoast of NH
Default

Tried it a couple more times-only right wheel spins Car only has 8600 miles on it, i bought it as a flawless car! I'm going to bring it to the Chevy dealer and see whats up
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:58 AM.

story-0
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-2
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-5
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-6
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE
story-7
Awesome K5 Blazer Restomod Comes With C7 Corvette Power

Slideshow: A heavily reworked 1972 K5 Blazer swaps its off-road roots for a low-slung street-focused build with modern V8 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-09 18:08:45


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Camaros You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There are thousands of used Camaros on the market but we think you should avoid these 10

By | 2026-02-17 17:09:30


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 LS Engine Myths That Refuse to Die

Slideshows: Which one of these myths do you believe?

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-28 18:10:11


VIEW MORE