2015 Challenger Hellcat 707 HP

[SEVEN-OH JOE]

Originally Posted by 1QwikZ28

I think the reason they outsource parts is because of cost. R&D is $$$. Nothing wrong with that either. No car company makes 100% of its parts...not even GM.

FACT.

Exception being AUTOMATIC transmissions. GM has kept up-to-date in that specific area.

No one manufactures Manual transmissions in-house, any longer. But THAT wasn't "the topic of discussion", was it? It was AUTOMATICS, and specifically "FORD" Automatics.

Miss-informed OPINION has been FACTUALLY corrected, and the reasons why GM Automatics DON'T suffer from the SAME limitations as those "superior" outside sources was supplied.

FACT.

Is there any more HELLCAT discussion for this HELLCAT-specific thread?

[SEVEN-OH JOE]

Originally Posted by Runin11z

I've come to be fortunate enough to own quite a few GM muscle cars, for instance a '69 L78 Camaro and a few others...

My late-brother bought, brand new, a '69 Nova SS396-375 L78. Fond memories.

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

And '63 Z11 Impalas, all 57 of them, were built AND sold for one reason only: to qualify for NHRA S/S competition (mandated by NHRA: minimum build of 50).

The latest edition of HEMMINGS Muscle Machines arrived in my mailbox yesterday. Z11, '64 Hemi, '63 Catalina Super Duty, and a '63 Ford Lightweight are featured. GREAT read!

[SEVEN-OH JOE]

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Keep in mind, folks, the commonly used (currently) Tremec 6-Speed ceases @ 650 lb-ft. Their 700 lb-ft. version is BIGGER...doesn't fit the Viper, currently, and probably not the C7...or the Alpha Camaro...or the Mustang. NOT even the gargantuan 'Cats...

Anyone else with a 700+-capable trans suffers the same fate...SIZE-PACKAGING.

You can build all manner of hp., but you can only USE 650 lb-ft. And TORQUE is what launches these cars. So with Torque Management ONLY fully functional on AWD and/or Dual Clutch/Automatic transmissions, there's a mechanical issue EVERYONE must address...including folks "dreaming" of 750+ hp Top Fool engines...

Time...and of course MONEY...IF EVER!

[Posted on this thread yesterday afternoon]

Originally Posted by rocket403

Limiting factor with all the cars the big 3 are making and have made is the trans torque rating,

You'd do well to follow LD's posts. I'm sure he'd be unimpressed if you do. BUT you might actually learn some FACTUAL things.

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by rayzazoo

Indeed, that's the plan and order banks are opening sometime next week.

Oh no, don't be starting new rumors Ray! lol

[MEDISIN]

Originally Posted by SEVEN-OH JOE

Is there any more HELLCAT discussion for this HELLCAT-specific thread?

I think it ended when the Mancat ran a 12.5 @ 118

[SEVEN-OH JOE]

Originally Posted by MEDISIN

I think it ended when the Mancat ran a 12.5 @ 118

You're right, and then the Ford fans showed up in their Stick-only now-usurped rattle traps, like vultures looking for road kill. Or trolls from under a bridge.

Classy guys, those Ford fans. Led by "the jagged one", who unconvincingly argues on a cloudless sunny day that it's in FACT "as black as night".

"REALLY?!"

[SEVEN-OH JOE]

BTW, and especially for Ford fans, I found this on FB.

1964 Comet A/FX, 427 HiRiser, slicks, drag race-only. 11.7s @ 124

And today we can buy cars capable of those times (or better) with a lengthy warranty!

[hotlap]

Originally Posted by SEVEN-OH JOE

Just like GM's new 8L90, housed in C7 Corvettes shortly, is rated @ 900 N-M, or 663 lb-ft..

The torque capabilities of the 8L90 appear to be even better than you thought Joe. Imagine a 738 lb-ft engine! L88

The gearbox is the same physical size as the existing six-speed automatic, but thanks to a lightweight aluminium and magnesium construction, its eight pounds lighter. Despite its light weight, the 8L90 can handle up to 738 lb.-ft. of torque.

Read more: http://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/01/...#ixzz3BFQLhMPC

[LOWDOWN]

Originally Posted by 1QwikZ28

Look grandpa, check the expiration date on your Ensure...its obviously clouding your ability to reason.

Well, sonny, I just came back from an "old folks" gathering, so I thought I'd share this with you and other young whipper-snappers, before my faculties TOTALLY fail me...

...and ENSURE you watch the 14:00 - 14:20 portion, 'cause it will 'splain a LOT about me...REALLY!

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by hotlapZL1

The torque capabilities of the 8L90 appear to be even better than you thought Joe.

Yeah,......I read this and that's all I need to know.

http://gmauthority.com/blog/2014/04/...speed-gearbox/

[1QwikZ28]

Originally Posted by LOWDOWN

Well, sonny, I just came back from an "old folks" gathering, so I thought I'd share this with you and other young whipper-snappers, before my faculties TOTALLY fail me...

...and ENSURE you watch the 14:00 - 14:20 portion, 'cause it will 'splain a LOT about me...REALLY!

Lol, nice video.

[i2disturbedSS]

Has anybody posted about the Hellstang?

[hotlap]

Originally Posted by i2disturbedSS

Has anybody posted about the Hellstang?

#1897 on page 76 of this thread

[tones2SS]

Originally Posted by i2disturbedSS

Has anybody posted about the Hellstang?

LOL