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Old Mar 9, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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Currently interested in picking up an ls1 f body and building it. Iv heard nothing but good and Iv always loved the f bodies the only bad thing I keep hearing is that the mighty M6 breaks a lot and destroys rear ends like no other along with stories of body kinks due to chassis flex along with bad things about the suspensions durability. Ill be doing a LOT of reading in the newb section for right now, but if you guys have any advise id love to hear it and if i could get some in put on what it takes to get into low 10s id love to hear it.

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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 06:42 AM
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the 6spd taks a lot of HP before it breaks. It does kill the rear a lot as it puts more of a shock on the system.

suspension is decent, just get some good shocks and it will make a big difference.

Get some subframes for support, should be one of the first mods to keep flex down to a minimium.
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 02:17 PM
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Thank you for the information!

Also if there are any must read threads that would benefit me let me know Id love to look into them thank you again!
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 02:30 PM
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if your m6 go with a 9" rear if your atuo go for a 12 bolt and your rear problem will be fixed
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Old Mar 10, 2008 | 02:59 PM
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Yeah every thread i read says the 9" is the way to go. Thank you i just cant find any numbers as far as how much power the drive train can hold any clue? and yes Iv used the search function.
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