Half shaft (axle) recommendations for 700WHP?

SSFanboy · 01-24-2017, 09:41 PM

Any recommendations for a 2016 A8 Camaro SS? I see the ZL1 Heavy-Duty Driveline kit, but I like to shop around.
https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...9395/overview/

wnta1ss · 01-25-2017, 04:05 AM

G-Force has heavy duty axles available. DSS also does. Have not heard of any problems with G-Force yet on a Gen6. The only DSS Gen6 problem I've heard of thus far was a broken carbon fiber driveshaft on a car that had ~690rwhp.

HVR · 01-25-2017, 04:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSFanboy

Any recommendations for a 2016 A8 Camaro SS? I see the ZL1 Heavy-Duty Driveline kit, but I like to shop around.
https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...9395/overview/

I just put the GForce driveshaft and Axles on mine. Fit great

LesBaer · 01-25-2017, 08:51 AM

TGMPG has the ZL1 axles for cheaper. I'll be in the same boat as you when I get my car back this week, but I think I'm going to ride out for a while. If it breaks I'm going for the ZL1 unit.

Diff ( 3.73FDR, SLSD, W/Cooler)
Part # 84079955
http://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oe-gm/84079955

Here's the driveshaft too in case you need it:

Drive Shaft / Prop Shaft
Part # 84180476
http://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oe-gm/84180476

SSFanboy · 01-25-2017, 09:05 AM

Thanks guys! Yeah, I think I remember reading about toohighpsi (Mike) breaking a carbon fiber drive shaft at the track. I'm not putting down the kind of power that LesBaer and toohighpsi are at the moment, and I have no plans to track the car, but I want to be prepared when some souped up mustang pulls up on me.

At most, I could be 590-600whp after some upcoming LT4 fuel upgrades and a custom tune...but knowing how addictive this mod business is, I'll be back for more.

Perdieu · 01-25-2017, 09:17 AM

Gforce is the only stuff I'd run. Chris is a great guy and his products speak for themselves. (Ford Motor Sports halfshafts are made by Gforce) .

I'll be running his Drive Shafts, Halfshafts and a custom 9" center section in the new build.

SSFanboy · 01-25-2017, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Perdieu

Gforce is the only stuff I'd run. Chris is a great guy and his products speak for themselves. (Ford Motor Sports halfshafts are made by Gforce) .

I'll be running his Drive Shafts, Halfshafts and a custom 9" center section in the new build.

Do you have a link to the parts or do I need to give them a call?

LesBaer · 01-25-2017, 09:40 AM

I think if you google The Driveshaftshop, they distribute the g-force parts. Whatever tires you use are going to factor into it too. I hear you though...was thinking the same thing but I want to see how it is before I change anything. I have a feeling though that the stock GM axle and driveshaft are a lot stronger than people give it credit for. It'll be interesting to see how it holds up for me

Perdieu · 01-25-2017, 09:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SSFanboy

Do you have a link to the parts or do I need to give them a call?

I'll PM you Chris contact info too

https://gforce1320.com/product/6th-g...eft-and-right/

https://gforce1320.com/product/6th-g...eshaft-manual/

GirlyNFG · 01-25-2017, 10:42 AM

I am running the Gforce axles and 1 piece DS as well. I have never had any issues on my past cars and their products either. AMAZING customer service as well. Jesse and Casey are great to deal with.

LesBaer · 01-25-2017, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by GirlyNFG

I am running the Gforce axles and 1 piece DS as well. I have never had any issues on my past cars and their products either. AMAZING customer service as well. Jesse and Casey are great to deal with.

You're drag racing with that car too, right? Do you have any pictures of it you could share?

GirlyNFG · 01-25-2017, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LesBaer

You're drag racing with that car too, right? Do you have any pictures of it you could share?

lots on my insta :jessssiko
or my build thread on here

Driveshaftshop · 01-25-2017, 02:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LesBaer

I think if you google The Driveshaftshop, they distribute the g-force parts. Whatever tires you use are going to factor into it too. I hear you though...was thinking the same thing but I want to see how it is before I change anything. I have a feeling though that the stock GM axle and driveshaft are a lot stronger than people give it credit for. It'll be interesting to see how it holds up for me

This is not true, DSS has been in business for over 30 years and makes there own parts in a 50,000sq machine shop in Salisbury NC. They supplied axles for every record breaking GM car ever made.

The 2016 Camaro axles are stronger then the Gen 5's but not real high end. our guess is it will support 600-700hp depending on driver and track prep.

Driveshaftshop · 01-25-2017, 03:09 PM

This may help some, was posted some time ago.

http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=441537

01-24-2017, 09:41 PM	#1
SSFanboy Drives: 2016 Camaro A8 2SS w/Maggie Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Plano,TX. Posts: 63	Half shaft (axle) recommendations for 700WHP? Any recommendations for a 2016 A8 Camaro SS? I see the ZL1 Heavy-Duty Driveline kit, but I like to shop around. https://www.summitracing.com/int/par...9395/overview/ Last edited by SSFanboy; 01-24-2017 at 10:01 PM.

01-25-2017, 08:51 AM	#4
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	TGMPG has the ZL1 axles for cheaper. I'll be in the same boat as you when I get my car back this week, but I think I'm going to ride out for a while. If it breaks I'm going for the ZL1 unit. Diff ( 3.73FDR, SLSD, W/Cooler) Part # 84079955 http://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oe-gm/84079955 Here's the driveshaft too in case you need it: Drive Shaft / Prop Shaft Part # 84180476 http://www.thatgmpartsguy.com/oe-gm/84180476 __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

01-25-2017, 09:40 AM	#8
LesBaer FMPG Drives: 2016 2SS Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,888	I think if you google The Driveshaftshop, they distribute the g-force parts. Whatever tires you use are going to factor into it too. I hear you though...was thinking the same thing but I want to see how it is before I change anything. I have a feeling though that the stock GM axle and driveshaft are a lot stronger than people give it credit for. It'll be interesting to see how it holds up for me __________________ Ordered 3/8/16- NFG/Ceramic White, M6, MRC, NPP, 6 pots, blk blade, no sunroof, blk splitter, blk bow ties, dark tails, nav. ARH 1 7/8" ceramic coated full sys w/NPP; Maggie 9.2psi (85mm); Jannetty rough idle cam(TSP), tune and LT4 fuel system; Forgeline VX1 Black PVD (20x10,11); R88R 315's; ALPriority; BMR rear arms, bushings, DS loop; RF intake (red); nGauge 93 octane: 712rwhp, 654rwtq / E85 (E66 mix): 734rwhp, 674rwtq (SuperFlow Dyno)

01-25-2017, 10:42 AM	#10
GirlyNFG Drives: 2016 Camaro SS M6 w/ NPP Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: SoCal Posts: 253	I am running the Gforce axles and 1 piece DS as well. I have never had any issues on my past cars and their products either. AMAZING customer service as well. Jesse and Casey are great to deal with. __________________ Whipple 2.9, Custom New Era Performance cam, E85, LT4 fuel system, Motec powered port injection, teeny tiny Nitrous Outlet system, Stainless Works LTs, Centerforce Triad, GForce 9" with strange pro case 3.50 gears. Carlyle 15" conversion 28"x10.5" MT ET Drag 28"x4.5" M&H fronts PB: 9.569 @ 151.05

01-25-2017, 04:05 AM	#2
wnta1ss Drives: 2017 Camaro 1SS Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: NH Posts: 1,695	G-Force has heavy duty axles available. DSS also does. Have not heard of any problems with G-Force yet on a Gen6. The only DSS Gen6 problem I've heard of thus far was a broken carbon fiber driveshaft on a car that had ~690rwhp.

01-25-2017, 09:05 AM	#5
SSFanboy Drives: 2016 Camaro A8 2SS w/Maggie Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Plano,TX. Posts: 63	Thanks guys! Yeah, I think I remember reading about toohighpsi (Mike) breaking a carbon fiber drive shaft at the track. I'm not putting down the kind of power that LesBaer and toohighpsi are at the moment, and I have no plans to track the car, but I want to be prepared when some souped up mustang pulls up on me. At most, I could be 590-600whp after some upcoming LT4 fuel upgrades and a custom tune...but knowing how addictive this mod business is, I'll be back for more.

01-25-2017, 09:17 AM	#6
Perdieu Drives: 2017 Nightfall Grey Auto 2SS Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Blue Springs MO. Posts: 525	Gforce is the only stuff I'd run. Chris is a great guy and his products speak for themselves. (Ford Motor Sports halfshafts are made by Gforce) . I'll be running his Drive Shafts, Halfshafts and a custom 9" center section in the new build.

01-25-2017, 03:09 PM	#14
Driveshaftshop Drives: own more cars than i can list Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Charlotte NC Posts: 1,124	This may help some, was posted some time ago. http://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=441537

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