rielcrazy

So i'm going through my codes, and i've read 100 posts that say all frc's came with "Z51" suspension. I've also read that FE3 = Z51. But when I look here

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/.../2000prod.html

I see that Z51 is listed as well as FE3 as sep. options. This makes sense of course but look at the #'s for FRC's. Only a few have the Z51 and 98% have the "FE3". Is the FE3 a lesser included option with the Z51 (in other words 98% of all FRC's have FE3 but only some have Z51, all of which will also have the FE3) or are they truely the same? If the same I wonder why some FRC's list both while some only list FE3 (like mine). I also wonder why they would make two codes (unless the coupes can have FE3 w/out Z51???). so confused :-P

Also I know shocks and springs are diff. with FE3. I also know that Z51 is supposed to have dif. sway bars and a ps cooler. If Different than Z51 Does the FE3 also have the better sway bars and PS cooler when on a FRC?

Sorry if i missed it, i've been hunting through posts all morning and can't find a straight up solid answer.

2KFRC5

Some of the production % #s have me also confused, but all FRCs came with the Z51. My understanding is the Z51 is the FE3 plus the PS cooler. Mine also list Z19, which is the Z51, FE3, GU6, MM6, MN6, all together. All 2000 FRCs are Z19s.

The CAC shows the FRCs with the Z19 at 100%

rielcrazy

I'll look to see if mine lists z19 but I don't recall that being listed, just FE3. Obviously it should given the CAC #'s.

So Z19 includes Z51 so Z51 may not be listed is this correct?

2KFRC5

The Z19 is exclusive to the FRC. It is listed on the RPO sticker in my glove box. I've had some tell me that theirs does not have it. Here is what you have as a 2000 Hardtop (FRC):

FE3 = HD/Sport Suspension
Z51 = FE3 + PS Cooler
Z19 (Gymkhana/Autocross Pkg.) = Z51 + MN6 (6Spd Manual Trans), + GU6 (3.42 R.E.)

Coupes/Verts can have the same components as the Z19, but not listed as such as they were ordered individually, not as a package.

Zr-1Mike00

Spot on!

QCVette

I just checked and my '99 FRC is the same.

rielcrazy

Ill post up a pic mine only lists fr3. But as several of you say they all have it I suppose its good sign! Any way to distinguish physically for peace of mind and shear curiosity? Anyone have a pic of where I can see the ps cooler?

rielcrazy

Ill post up a pic mine only lists fr3. But as several of you say they all have it I suppose its good sign! Any way to distinguish physically for peace of mind and shear curiosity? Anyone have a pic of where the ps cooler is