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JTORR428 · 01-27-2019, 04:06 PM

I own a 2011 Camaro Ss and recently threw a rod so i dropped in a new zl1 crate engine and threw in pulleys long tube headers and cold air intake and a couple other goodies. Being that the hp definitely increased substantially i need help on what route to go in beefing up the rear because I’m not sure an Ss rear can handle the new power. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

HDRDTD · 01-27-2019, 04:49 PM

Get the ZL1 rear end and axles, etc

Buschman · 01-27-2019, 05:06 PM

Check out the G-Force 9” kit.

Taylortoons · 01-27-2019, 05:39 PM

Upgrade to 3.91 gears and get the most out of that new hp.

Moto-Mojo · 01-27-2019, 06:34 PM

Based on my ‘extensive’ reading here, (ha) ZL1 half shafts will be a must. But be prepared, you’ll pretty much be building a ZL1 around that crate!

Vegas Bound · 01-27-2019, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

Based on my ‘extensive’ reading here, (ha) ZL1 half shafts will be a must. But be prepared, you’ll pretty much be building a ZL1 around that crate!

That's basically what I did. But I swapped out the parts before they broke. My garage is full of stock SS parts including the LS3 with 651 miles on it.

Moto-Mojo · 01-27-2019, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Vegas Bound

That's basically what I did. But I swapped out the parts before they broke. My garage is full of stock SS parts including the LS3 with 651 miles on it.

You must be hangin’ onto them to possibly use. I’m sure there’s some wrenches here who’d buy that stock stuff. But yeah, many pages of threads here. Sometimes, if you can afford it, it’s better to just buy it. But I know people like to build it too. I applaud those who do. Beyond my skill and patience!

5GLS3 · 01-27-2019, 08:34 PM

You can buy a new ZL1 driveline for $4300 delivered to your door. I just did the same for my 2011 SS. It was an easy swap and beefy as all hell

ZOOK · 01-27-2019, 08:48 PM

I went to jannetty and got the Eaton tru-trac along with drive shaft and 1000 hp axles with no problems for 5 years ..... 660 at the wheels

Stefano · 01-27-2019, 10:17 PM

It mainly depends on a couple of items, how hard are you going to push the LSA, HP/TQ, as well as how you will use the car, Race/Slicks or Street/All seasons.

ZL1 axles only work with ZL1 differential.

Vegas Bound · 01-28-2019, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Moto-Mojo

You must be hangin’ onto them to possibly use. I’m sure there’s some wrenches here who’d buy that stock stuff. But yeah, many pages of threads here. Sometimes, if you can afford it, it’s better to just buy it. But I know people like to build it too. I applaud those who do. Beyond my skill and patience!

I took out the stock stuff as to not break it so I can put it back in some day.

I built it the way I wanted it for now. So you can kiss my ass with your buy it vs build comment.

BMR Sales · 01-28-2019, 10:24 AM

Get some Cradle Bushings

01-27-2019, 04:06 PM	#1
JTORR428 Drives: 2011 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Camden New Jersey Posts: 6	Rear end questions I own a 2011 Camaro Ss and recently threw a rod so i dropped in a new zl1 crate engine and threw in pulleys long tube headers and cold air intake and a couple other goodies. Being that the hp definitely increased substantially i need help on what route to go in beefing up the rear because I’m not sure an Ss rear can handle the new power. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.

01-27-2019, 05:06 PM	#3
Buschman Drives: 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Eastern Michigan Posts: 772	Check out the G-Force 9” kit. __________________ 2018 ZL1 2015 1SS 1LE Stock...ish

01-27-2019, 05:39 PM	#4
Taylortoons Drives: 2011 2SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Apr 2017 Location: Dallas Posts: 482	Upgrade to 3.91 gears and get the most out of that new hp. __________________ GPI Built Procharger D-1/13 PSI/Race Intercooler/SS3 Cam Kit/Kooks LTH/X- pipe/FIC 1050/E85/3.91 gears/Centerforce Dual Disc clutch/Flowmaster Outlaw/775whp/680tqSOLD

01-27-2019, 06:34 PM	#5
Moto-Mojo Fast Cars and Old Guitars Drives: 2015 2SS RS (L99, baby!) Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: N. CA Posts: 3,974	Based on my ‘extensive’ reading here, (ha) ZL1 half shafts will be a must. But be prepared, you’ll pretty much be building a ZL1 around that crate! __________________ “I don’t want to belong to any club that would have me as a member.” - Groucho Marx

01-27-2019, 08:34 PM	#8
5GLS3 Drives: 2011 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: Reading, PA Posts: 25	You can buy a new ZL1 driveline for $4300 delivered to your door. I just did the same for my 2011 SS. It was an easy swap and beefy as all hell __________________ ECS Big Blower Cam, ECS Novi 2200HD, Meth, FORE dual fuel pump, 850 injectors, BT .660 dual Springs, Katech C5 Timing Chain, High Vol Oil Pump, Kooks headers and Cat Back, MGW Shifter, Monster LT-1 Triple Disk, ZL1 Drive Train 3.73, BMR Rear Trailing Arms, BMR Differential Bushings, BMR Cradle Bushings, NOWEEDS diverters, Doug Ring Tune 893 HP / 718 TQ

01-27-2019, 04:49 PM	#2
HDRDTD Drives: 2013 Triple Black ZL1 Vert M6 ECF Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Trenton, Michigan Posts: 7,047	Get the ZL1 rear end and axles, etc

01-27-2019, 08:48 PM	#9
ZOOK Drives: 2010 2ss 6 speed Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NEW BRUNSWICK CANADA Posts: 328	eaton tru-trac I went to jannetty and got the Eaton tru-trac along with drive shaft and 1000 hp axles with no problems for 5 years ..... 660 at the wheels

01-27-2019, 10:17 PM	#10
Stefano Drives: 6th Gen NicKey Camaro & others. Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Loves Park, Illinois Posts: 492	It mainly depends on a couple of items, how hard are you going to push the LSA, HP/TQ, as well as how you will use the car, Race/Slicks or Street/All seasons. ZL1 axles only work with ZL1 differential.

01-28-2019, 10:24 AM	#12
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Get some Cradle Bushings