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Old 12-18-2007, 09:02 AM
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I was wondering the max amount of horse power these stock 5 speeds will handle and for how long.... And also what are you guys with a lot of power launching at.. Are these rearends pretty strong??
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Old 12-18-2007, 09:10 AM
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this is all i have on the manual transmission, as
far as torque capacities



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Old 12-18-2007, 09:19 AM
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Well lets hope it can hold more then 360lb trq.. Im at 550+
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Old 12-18-2007, 09:43 AM
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you'll be fine
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:24 AM
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Me thinks 610 rwhp + TR3650 + Slicks = Broke
Best Option for a street tranny is a Viper Spec T56 or TR6060.

The stock input shaft on that 3650 is definately on borrowed time.
But its only the weakest link.

If you plan on that tranny having a prayer of living I suggest a "fusabile link" like Nittos.
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:34 AM
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Last time I was at the track I was cutting 1.7's on ET streets..... That was when I had 460 rwhp..Just wanted to know what I was up against with the new power plant....
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:44 AM
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Clutch will go first, when you replace it, look into the 26 spline input shaft for a little extra strength.
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:50 AM
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ORIGINAL: D_Gusler

Clutch will go first, when you replace it, look into the 26 spline input shaft for a little extra strength.
Already have a stage 3 duel friction in her!
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:54 AM
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once you replace everything from the
flywheel back, you should be ok
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Old 12-18-2007, 10:57 AM
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So no one is making a rebuild kit that is stronger for our trannies yet? I was hoping someone would.
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