Originally posted by JaTo:
I haven't forgotten about Mallet. They've also got a good reputation, though I haven't seen any mention of SC'd LS6 packages from them at all. They are more about head/cam and N/A packages , IIRC.

I'm watching and listening about a couple of other aftermarket installers that are dropping SC's on the CTS-V, but the nice thing about Mallet and Lingenfelter is that 2-3 year warranties on their parts and the work they do is a standard. Not so with most other places...

I've got it on good authority that the T56 and the stock shafts on the CTS-V can handle a 150-200HP bump over the 400HP that the LS6 puts down just fine, though a few chasis/suspension upgrades (to prevent frame twist) may be in order for those that really get nuts and start putting some serious boost on the LS6.

I guarantee you I won't be pushing for anything past a good tune, blower and pipes on that thing on the performance side. Too much money (past 700HP and you are looking at bottom-end work on the LS6 to stay safe, which is a good $5-7K) and I can kill myself just as easy with 550-600HP on tap as anything above it. Hell, 400HP will be MORE than enough to handle on 245-series tires combined with my rather limited driving skills...

Now if you are talking about shifter feel, I can understand that somewhat. The T56 is a bit "vague" during shifts and is a little on the clunky side, if the one in the CTS-V throws like the one in the C5.

I'm not looking for a drag-car; just an all-around comfy 4-door cruise missle that can tear up a corner every now and then and send most other vehicles at stoplights running home with their tails between their legs.



Well I should clarify, its not the strength of the axles, its the stress from wheel hop. Some uograded bushings can help that, but not eliminate totaly. As far as the shifter. Very sloppy,nothing like a c5. C5 trans is mounted in the rear of tha car, cts is in the normal position,meaning linkages are way different. Its the linkage that needs upgrade,re:use solid bushings instead of rubber. I am not speaking from rumor, all is factual data. Good luck

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