I am looking at a 2000 ss with t-tops and sts system and i wanted to know how bad these cars are to twist the body if you get them hooked up at the track. Help me out fellas, I have a sweet 87 t-type buick i am looking at giving up for this car and i dont want to make a mistake.

 

Also how much can the stock 6 spd. take car has a slp 409 short block with single squires turbo on meth.11lbs. boost

 

with a set of subframe connectors you dont have to worry about the frame twisting. and the stock t56 can hold up to around 600rwhp ive been told. in a few months i could let you know myself though lol

 

well its suppose to be pushing about 570 at the wheels with 650 ft. lbs. torque whats the next step to beef up the trans

 

I have a healthy lt1 with 12 psi and I dont have any problems but tickets lol! but the way I see it if you want camaro do it if it breaks you will be haulin butt doing so but at 570 I bet your ok im close to 490 and Im shooting for more on the same tranny

 

here are a lot of T-top guys running a lot more then that. You will be fine at that level. The numbers seam a little low for that kind of set up on a built engine.

 

All the 4th gen Camaros were designed for a T top, whether they have one or not. The hard top roof is just a sheet of plastic stretched over the T top framework, and adds little or no stiffness to chassis. However; the 4th gen is much stiffer than any previous gen. As previously said, sub=frame connectors (welded), and perhaps strut tower braces will help controlling the carunder the additional power. You can always get the 6 speed modified to Viper specs or go to a beefed up auto. You should also look at stiffer LCAs and stronger torque arm.

 

dont go auto 6 speeds more fun and challengin at the track rowin through the gears its great calls for a better driver mod.and at that power t tops wont affect anything and the t56 should be able to hold up but if not then call up tick performance they will help you might cost a little bit but after you will hav a trans that will take anything

 

thanks guys for all your replies and the car does have a aftermarket panhard bar,strut brace, and better control arms. Think i might have to say good bye to my t-type for this one. One more thing i am in south GA and i need to know who in this area can put a good tune on this car thanks in advance