Guys, in about 3 weeks, the ol Camaro will be back on the road with a built transmission from CPT.

I have replaced the engine and now the transmission and the only other thing I can think of that could go catastrophically wrong is the rear end, which really has me concerned.

My motor is an LB9 with exhaust and some bolt-ons. I am estimating the power output to be around 270/310.

The part that really has me concerned is that while I'm having the transmission put in, I am getting Nitto 275/60-15 drag radials put on.

The rear end is a 10 bolt with a 3.23 pegleg, and has approx 150,000 miles on it. I do plan on using the TA girdle cover but every time I think about stomping the gas and having those tires hook It's almost like theres an impending cloud of doom lingering over my head ready to pour down at any given moment.

What do you guys think? Is it gonna grenade?

 

Yes, as soon as you do something dumb. And per your question it will be sooner rather then later.

 

Yep what he said.

 

you never know
the 7.5" and 7.625" 10 bolts are weak but once in a great while you hear of some freaks that will make it
just never depend on that happening
i have an 84 t/a with a sbc 452 horse at the crank with an additional 125 shot and i run e.t. streets it did knock off 3 of the ring gear teeth first time at the track
i took the rear outa my 91 camaro and its been taking the abuse ever since
im in the 11's with a 119trap

**** i just jinxed myself

i will be looking for a s60 rear next!!!!!!

 

Resurrecting this post guys.

Taking the car to the 1/8th tonight. Will be my first time at the track. Everyone cross their fingers and I'll report back with the results.