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Old 01-17-2017, 02:01 AM
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How can I find the rear raito? 2008 C6 six speed.


Auto .What is standard?
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Originally Posted by fred D
How can I find the rear raito? 2008 C6 six speed.


Auto .What is standard?
if it has Z51 option it may have 2:73
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Manual trans. has 3.42 rear axle ratio

Auto trans. has either 2.56 or 2.73 ratio depending upon additional options
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Originally Posted by rkj427
Manual trans. has 3.42 rear axle ratio

Auto trans. has either 2.56 or 2.73 ratio depending upon additional options
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Check the RPO codes in the glove box. If it shows GU2, you have 2.73 gears; if not, you have 2.56's. GU2 was part of the Z51 option for '08 and '09. It was also a stand-alone option for those two years, as well.
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2.73 was included with the Z51 and automatic tranny.
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