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04-27-2006, 04:30 AM
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Weakest link I have had my 04 GTO for a while now and I am getting ready to start modding it. I am either going with heads and cam or a Maggie. My question is what is the weakest link in the drive train. I know the 4l60e is junk but how are the half shafts and D.S. in these cars? I don't get much of a chance to check stuff out for this car so all the help I can get would be appreciated. Links of what to get and so forth would be great.
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04-27-2006, 07:55 AM
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There are many folks running H/C or super chargers with stock driveline. Once you get to 475+ RWHP then you may have some concerns. I'm willing to bet in this order, half-shafts, driveshaft, rear diff.
04-27-2006, 11:22 AM
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Yep in that order half shafts, driveshaft and diff are a toss up. Transmission will go first if you add a stall oddly enough, but with making around 400-425hp and tq driveline will be fine.
04-27-2006, 02:58 PM
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Well good than I will probably just stick with heads and cam and get the tranny built to hold the power a little better. THis car wil probably never see the track I got the TA for that. Thanks for all of your help.
