Driveshaft Shop 1000HP Pro-Level Rear Axle / Hub Kit (510137) - 1997-2008 Chevrolet Corvette
Strengthen the rear drivetrain of your 1997-2008 Chevrolet Corvette with the Driveshaft Shop 1000HP Pro-Level Rear Axle / Hub Kit. Designed for high-powered C5 and early C6 Corvette applications, the DSS 510137 provides a complete pair of performance rear axles and hubs engineered for fast street cars that also see occasional drag racing, road course, or autocross use.
Previously offered under part number GM52-V3, this Pro-Level package combines premium 300M materials with advanced heat-treatment processes to create a direct bolt-in drivetrain upgrade capable of handling the abuse associated with serious performance builds. This specific Corvette axle and hub kit carries a 1,000HP rating.
Pro-Level Corvette Axle and Hub Package
The Driveshaft Shop developed its Pro-Level axle systems as heavy-duty driveline solutions for high-performance vehicles producing substantially more power than stock. For the C5 and supported C6 Corvette platforms, the 510137 combines upgraded rear axles and hubs into a complete package designed around the demands of high-horsepower performance use.
Rather than upgrading the axle assemblies alone, this package includes the corresponding hubs to provide a more comprehensive rear driveline solution for the supported Corvette applications.
1000HP Rated Corvette Application
The DSS 510137 is offered as a 1,000HP-rated Pro-Level axle and hub kit for the 1997-2008 Chevrolet Corvette. This substantial power capacity makes the package well suited to modified Corvette applications where increased engine output and available traction place significantly greater loads on the rear drivetrain.
DSS Pro-Level axle kits can carry different power ratings depending on the specific vehicle application. The 510137 covered by this listing is specifically identified as the 1,000HP version for the supported C5 and C6 Corvette applications.
Engineered for Fast Street Cars
DSS engineered the Pro-Level axle line with fast street cars in mind. The 510137 provides the increased drivetrain strength required by high-powered Corvette builds while remaining intended for vehicles that continue to see street use.
This combination makes the kit an excellent choice for performance enthusiasts who need substantially greater driveline capability without building the vehicle exclusively around one form of competition.
Drag, Road Course and AutoX Capability
The Pro-Level design is intended for fast street cars that may also see occasional competition use. DSS specifically engineered these axle systems with drag racing, road course, and autocross duties in mind.
Whether the Corvette spends most of its time on the street, makes occasional passes at the drag strip, or participates in road course or autocross events, the Pro-Level package is designed to withstand the demanding loads associated with increased horsepower and performance driving.
Premium 300M Materials
The Driveshaft Shop manufactures its Pro-Level axles using premium 300M materials selected for demanding high-performance drivetrain applications. The material provides the foundation for an axle assembly engineered to withstand substantially increased drivetrain loads.
Advanced Heat-Treatment Processes
DSS combines its 300M materials with specialized heat-treatment processes developed for high-performance axle applications. Proper material selection and heat treatment work together to provide the strength required for powerful street and track-driven Corvette builds.
Direct Bolt-In Design
The DSS 510137 is considered a direct bolt-in axle and hub package for the supported Corvette applications. Rather than requiring a universal drivetrain solution, the Pro-Level components are engineered specifically around the C5 and supported C6 Corvette platform.
This application-specific design provides Corvette owners with a purpose-built rear driveline upgrade engineered to integrate with the supported vehicle while delivering substantially increased power-handling capability.
Complete Pair
The DSS 510137 Pro-Level Rear Axle / Hub Kit is sold as a pair. The package provides the rear axle and hub components required to upgrade both sides of the supported Corvette application.
Features
- Driveshaft Shop Pro-Level rear axle / hub kit
- Designed for supported 1997-2008 Chevrolet Corvette applications
- Supports C5 and applicable C6 Corvette models
- Previous part number GM52-V3
- 1,000HP-rated Corvette application
- Includes performance rear axle and hub components
- Sold as a pair
- Upgrades both sides of the rear drivetrain
- Engineered with fast street cars in mind
- Designed for vehicles that occasionally see drag racing use
- Designed for occasional road course use
- Designed for occasional autocross use
- Manufactured using premium 300M materials
- Advanced heat-treatment processes
- Engineered to withstand demanding high-horsepower drivetrain loads
- Direct bolt-in design for supported applications
- Pro-Level kit power ratings vary depending on application
Fitment
- 1997 Chevrolet Corvette C5- 1998 Chevrolet Corvette C5
- 1999 Chevrolet Corvette C5
- 2000 Chevrolet Corvette C5
- 2001 Chevrolet Corvette C5
- 2002 Chevrolet Corvette C5
- 2003 Chevrolet Corvette C5
- 2004 Chevrolet Corvette C5
- 2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6
- 2006 Chevrolet Corvette C6
- 2007 Chevrolet Corvette C6
- 2008 Chevrolet Corvette C6
Fitment Notes
- Designed for supported 1997-2008 Chevrolet Corvette C5 and C6 applications.
- Previous Driveshaft Shop part number: GM52-V3.
- This listing is for the complete rear axle / hub kit sold as a pair.
- This specific Corvette application is rated for up to 1,000 horsepower.
- Power ratings for other DSS Pro-Level axle kits vary depending on the vehicle application.
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