550 HP Axles

[TripleJackInGA]

Wonder if these fit the PT ? I bet they do on the manuals, but I wonder about the AS cars.....

http://www.driveshaftshop.com/item148587.ctlg

I also wonder if you get these and some Drag Slicks if something in your tranny might break.

They look nice though.

[Dragula]

You're right about one thing. The better you hook up the more strain you put on the drivetrain. I've grenaded a transmission on my Impala SS for that reason, and I've got friends in double digit auto trans failure. I have a spare in storage for that next occaision.

It will be the weak link. The manual transmission will probably hold up better, and cost less to repair.

[TripleJackInGA]

quote:Originally posted by Dragula

You're right about one thing. The better you hook up the more strain you put on the drivetrain. I've grenaded a transmission on my Impala SS for that reason, and I've got friends in double digit auto trans failure. I have a spare in storage for that next occaision.

It will be the weak link. The manual transmission will probably hold up better, and cost less to repair.

I wonder if and when you grenade an Automatic, if you wanted to switch to a stick, in addition to just having the parts, could you just order a new Stage 1 PCM with your automatic's VIN and it work ?

[Dragula]

The spare transmission is for my ImpalaSS. I'd love to drive a stick, but I have physical handicap that prevents me from it. If not for that there'd be a T56 transmission in the Impala by now, and I'd have bought a manual GT.

I have a buddy who installs 6 speeds in Impalas. He had to engineer a kit to add the clutch pedal, transmission mount, modify the console, and many other things involved. I'm sure it would be easier to modify a car that actually has a manual version to source parts from, but it would be best to just buy one like that from the factory. I also wouldn't bet that the PCM from an automatic can be used in a manual car.

[brngrhd]

autos are cheeper to rebuil and i can buy a reman for cheeper than you could fix a manual. trust me i work at a dealer and i have also broke alot of stuff

[PVO PT]

I dont think they will work. the SRT has a different trans that may require diff. half shafts

[TripleJackInGA]

quote:Originally posted by PVO PT

I dont think they will work. the SRT has a different trans that may require diff. half shafts

That's what I figured, but with most places that rebuild these axles, you can *usually* send them yours and have them done, especially if some of the axle components are the same or similar, such as length, etc.

[PVO PT]

from what I have herd the Driveshaft Shop does nice work and they may be able to make some if there is some intrest. I know I need a set for the new GT that I will be geting in a few weeks. 350+ FT LB Torque goal will shatter stock shafts. Mine went at 290ish at the wheels. I think they are rated for around 265-275 for the stick.