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Ernie,
I would say you are correct in your assumption.
Vettester,
As you stated! Loss of traction is your salvation! I sometimes sit and wonder, what some of these Guys on this Forum would do, if they ever did get all that power to hook up! Scarry ugh?
If we are talking about the u joints on a C3 Vette, then we can safely say this. They were never really designed to substain 500+ horse power from any engine that GM installed in the C3s.
I would guess that even a L89 only produced 475 or so at the crank. A ZL1 surely did, but only 2 Vettes ever left the factory outfitted with that engine, so who knows.
I would say that flat shifting with a 500 hp engine a the Drag Strip equipted with slicks should pretty much get you a ride home in the front of a flat bed. Maybe not right away, but have the truck on stand by. I have seen quite a few broken yoke assemblies.
Racing on an Oval Track may be more forgiving, assuming that the rear gear ratio would be higher to reach higher top end speed needed.
Bud
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