slickstick

First time with the car at the track, 3rd run of the day and when I slammed it into second I heard what sounded like bolts dropping out the bottom of the car. Now she shudders HARD when taking off in first gear, but seems to drive OK after you get going. I'm thinking either the clutch is shot or I sheared off a bolt on the flywheel or something. Thoughts?

tennblkc6

you broke it

C6Whatever

yep it's broke

Lisa

dennis50nj

needcheese

Any nice aroma around the car or under the hood? The description sounds like you hot spotted the pressure plate and flywheel (smoked the clutch).

peter pan

Sure sounds like a clutch issue

slickstick

The smell is fine but the feeling sure leaves a lot to be desired!

walleyejack

Driver abuse. now pay up

Legal Alien

Thoughts are you need to get that puppy stripped down! Somewhere along the job you're gonna find the problem. If it's the first time you've dropped the drivetrain you are in for some real fun!

If you diy this you are gonna build such a bond you'll never treat it so rough again! Trust me

Good luck, keep us updated.
LA

beaversstonehaven

Best of luck with the repair.

ASarsano

Is yours an 05? Have you read up on the know flaws with the 05 Diff housing? i believe its the right side of the case has a major weak spot and is know the literally split the case there when pushed hard. A flaw know by Chevy, resulting in them coming up with a whole new diff for all 06 and up. The new diff has a different bolt pattern, which is why many of us 05 owners my self included get a conversion to run the newer 06 and up diff. if you have an 05 grab a light and see if you can get under to inspect the diff. when the case sheers some times it doesn't completely come apart and causes a lot of internal damage which could be the source of you're issues.

RoadkingC6

I don't think you will break the rear coming out of second gear the issue with the differentials is usually on the hard launches, check anyway but I doubt you pulled it that hard in second.

HKILP7M8

Why would you slam it into second? Why not simply put it in second?

slickstick

I wish I had the tools and know-how to do it myself!

slickstick

Yes I have a 2005... looked under the car and didn't see any visible damage. If it was the diff wouldn't I more than likely have problems other than just starting off the line?

slickstick

Just using an expression bro. Don't think I shifted any different than anybody else who drag races, which of course isn't a gingerly shift.

MikeyTX

Just sent you a p/m .........

torquetube

Possible exploded driveshaft donut/giubo.

RoadkingC6

What you would be looking for is a broken casing and you would have exposed gearing maybe even gear oil dripping, so if you didn't see anything obvious, the problem is somewhere else.

Old Boot

Broken mount