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Originally Posted by forge
Any clue where the limits of the stock drivetrain is? Ive heard anywhere from 600rwhp to 650rwhp, mostly due ot the rear end and transmission. I am looking to boost one, but want to make sure it can handle the power. Goal is 700rwhp.
Thanks
- Forge
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I'd like to add one more variable to the mix for you to consider - traction. Higher horsepower & torque alone don't break parts. Hooking the rear tires up WITH more HP is what breaks parts. OK, two variables. The other is how hard you plan to launch the car from a dead stop. Nothing is harder on a drive train than launching from a dead stop while trying to maximize your acceleration. In our younger days we blew clutch discs in our 77 Z28's with the stock weak 180hp motors yet had no trouble with 400 hp engines we put in them once we beefed up the clutches and stopped dumping the clutch at 4,000 rpms to do hole shots and 180's.
Good luck and you will enjoy either car - totally different cars so drive them both first so you won't have any surprises. I rented a new Viper for a day before I decided on my 08 427 Z06. Not saying one is better than the other. I just bought what I liked best and we all should do.
