![]() |
Register or Log In To remove these advertisements. |
|
|
![]() |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
![]() |
#1 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 6
|
What all have you broken?
For those of you on a mission to make your C10 go faster and faster, what have you broken so far? I'm looking to twin turbo it soon and wondering what damage I will do to the stock drivetrain of my '71 SWB.
I'll start by saying that with my forged heads/cam 5.7 LS, I've broken a carrier bearing clean off and I believe that's what made my pinion seal start leaking, ruining a new set of 3.42 gears and maybe my Auburn posi. Posted via Mobile Device Last edited by whitedevilws6; 04-28-2016 at 08:08 PM. Reason: Typo |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#2 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: sutton WV
Posts: 1,822
|
Re: What all have you broken?
One thing that stays broke is my wallet!!!!
![]() With that being said, a 550-600 HP big block will break a 700r4 transmission, ask me how I know...
__________________
Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#3 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Orland Park Il
Posts: 2,041
|
Re: What all have you broken?
I have a fox mustang drag car.....if I built a c10 for the strip the first thing broken would be my wallet!!!
__________________
68 GMC C3500 Longhorn DRW 67 Chevy C10 LWB 90 Mustang Gt 90 Mustang Notchback |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#4 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 6
|
Re: What all have you broken?
That's why I'm ditching my nice built 4L60E for a 4L80E. Rather have my weaker one alive and well instead of broken in the garage.
Did you break your 700R4 at the strip with slicks? I'm running ET Streets right now. I know they'll find the weak spot. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#5 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: sutton WV
Posts: 1,822
|
Re: What all have you broken?
Quote:
![]()
__________________
Jason '70 C-10 short fleet 427BB TH400 (SOLD) '10 Ford F 350 '13 Ford RAPTOR 6.2 MY BUILD THREAD http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...d.php?t=612623 |
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#6 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 6
|
Re: What all have you broken?
I would have a separate ride for racing but it's just too much fun surprising people in a shiny old truck that looks like all show and no go!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#7 |
Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Marianna Arkansas
Posts: 7,270
|
Re: What all have you broken?
Every time you put power out you will find the weak spots. You fix one then the next weakest then the next and so on.I used to have a pretty bad Chevelle. It came from right down the road from my shop. The little old lady lived down a nasty gravel road. Every time I would find a little more power, it looked like a gravel truck had thrown up on the drag strip. I would wash and wash but every time I made more power I would shake loose a whole nother set of dirt and gravel.
I had someone ask me about my car getting traction,[it would pull the front WAY up in the air] and I said "it will hook up in the gravel" I wasn't too far from wrong. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#8 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2001
Location: Orem, Utah
Posts: 7,922
|
Re: What all have you broken?
My Blazer doesn't have anywhere near that kind of power, but I grenaded a gov-loc differential. My Z-28 has an Auburn posi in it, and it's much stronger. The only bad thing about the Auburn is that it's not rebuildable, so that might be a consideration for you.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#9 |
Special Order
![]() ![]() Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: Mt Airy, MD
Posts: 85,859
|
Re: What all have you broken?
I haven't built anything extreme for a while, but when I do I build it not to break. The knowledge is out there on what can take what and what needs improvement to accommodate what. You plan the whole vehicle around intended outcome. Anything short of that and breakage will make your plans for you
__________________
"BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#10 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Indianapolis
Posts: 1,162
|
Re: What all have you broken?
my heart has been broken many times
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#11 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Mar 2016
Location: Athens, AL
Posts: 358
|
Re: What all have you broken?
Ankle about 8 months ago. Still isn't quite right.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#12 |
Registered User
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Posts: 415
|
Re: What all have you broken?
2 4 speeds so far, a saginaw first and then a muncie m21. Im sure once i get my engine back with waaay more hp i will have more to add to the list unfortunately.
__________________
1969 shortbed c/10 1998 GMC sierra |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#13 |
Moderator
![]() Join Date: May 2007
Location: Southern Cal
Posts: 20,006
|
Re: What all have you broken?
Lately my "give a damn"
__________________
1972 C/10 Cheyenne Super SWB. Restored, loaded, slammed. 1968 C/10 50th Anniversary LWB. Unrestored, stock, daily driver/work truck. RIP ElJay RIP 67ChevyRedneck RIP Grumpy Old Man |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#14 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Colfax California
Posts: 1,644
|
Re: What all have you broken?
Blew up 2 T-5 trannys in my fox body mustang, 1 rear end in an 04 GT with a Kenne Belle, 2 axels in a 78 Bronco with a 351, and so far my C10 takes a beating and keeps on going.
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#15 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Southern Ohio
Posts: 292
|
Re: What all have you broken?
Turbo 5.3 here.
9" rear with 3.25's, posi couldn't take the torque. Grizzly Locker fixed that right up. Posi units have a power limit. Junkyard 4L80E with Transgo HD2 shift kit installed by me. 2nd gear died quick. Rebuilt and been good to go since. Junkyard transmissions are always a gamble. Control arms. The stock units started getting some weird bends from track launches. ECE arms, good to go. I actually went to the track tonight, no traction AT ALL. It was a no prep street car night. Pedal'd my way to a lackluster 11.72@120.44. I was hoping for a good track and finally 10's from the turbo 5.3. Funny how with this truck I just wanted a cool, quick parts hauler. Now I want 10's!
__________________
1970 C10 Turbo LM7 5.3/LS6 cam PT7675/4L80E/Holley Dominator EFI/E85 Moser 9" 3.25/4 wheel discs 11.16@121.07 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#16 |
Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Osceola, Ia
Posts: 2,017
|
Re: What all have you broken?
Spun a main bearing in my BB stepside years ago, mildly built. Just being young and dumb.. I can admit it.
__________________
Shawn 68 chevy K/20 05 chevy 3/4 4x4 71 short step-sold ![]() 71 chevy Beauville van My build. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=633039 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#17 | |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 6
|
Re: What all have you broken?
Quote:
|
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#18 |
Senior Member
![]() Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Williston, ND
Posts: 2,999
|
Re: What all have you broken?
My 550hp 496 took my Eaton posi carrier out in under a 1000 miles and yes I did do the 500 mile break in. We will see how the second Eaton holds up lol
__________________
68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#19 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Southern Ohio
Posts: 292
|
Re: What all have you broken?
Short wheel base truck, so I've got a 3.5" diameter single driveshaft.
__________________
1970 C10 Turbo LM7 5.3/LS6 cam PT7675/4L80E/Holley Dominator EFI/E85 Moser 9" 3.25/4 wheel discs 11.16@121.07 |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#20 |
Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Columbia, SC
Posts: 6
|
Re: What all have you broken?
I've got a short wheelbase too but still the 2 piece. Is the 2 piece weak? What does it take to go to a one piece?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#21 |
Registered User
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 144
|
Re: What all have you broken?
Began as a tick. One month later, ended with a bang!
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#22 |
Registered User
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Oakley, Michigan
Posts: 735
|
Re: What all have you broken?
|
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
#23 |
Registered User
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: South Westerlo, New York
Posts: 1,325
|
Re: What all have you broken?
It must have been tricky getting it out of the head...
__________________
Thanks, Joe.. 1969 C/10, 348 C.I., 3X2 bbl. V8, 2004r , LWB. |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
Bookmarks |
|
|