REW89

This information was recently posted on the Corvette Caravan Chat listserv.

"To All,

I know there are not that many C4 owners on the Caravan Chat but I thought I
would pass on the following information.

GM Parts will be offering the two six-speed manual ZF corvette transmissions
(12455189 and 12455188 -- ZR ZF) to all GM Dealers at a cost of $1800, with
no core charge. This excess sale will take place by way of covisint auction on
April 24th. These are brand new production S6-40 high performance
transmissions. Please contact your local GM Dealer parts counter to obtain these
transmissions at a very low cost.

The part # 12455189 is NOT for a ZR-1, it's for the LT1-LT4, best check this
with GM before placing orders.

At the auction the minimum bid on the 12455189 transmission is $1800, but
because GM has so many available, they don't see the price moving much higher.
The auction will be on obsolete or excess inventory parts (not just these
transmissions). The GM Dealer will have to pre-register for the auction.

Everyone interested in the new ZF transmissions that GM will be selling soon,
here is the bulletin your dealers should get.


> Bulletin# GMP04-038
>
> Dealer TO ALL GM DEALERS
> Salutation:
>
> DESCRIPTION:
> GM Parts is offering engines, transmissions, transmission components,
> accessories and frames through a live Internet auction exclusively to
> U.S. Dealers. In response to Parts Manager input, this auctionwill
> be limited to a maximum of 3 hours.
>
> INCENTIVE:
> Dealers can purchase products from GM Parts at exceptional values
> with no additional charges for freight or core!
>
>
> EFFECTIVE DATE:
> Practice auction: April 19
> Auction: April 21, 11 a.m .- 2 p.m. E.T.
>
>
> QUALIFICATIONS:
> Dealers must pre-register between March 17 and April 14, 2004, to
> participate in this GM Parts Internet auction. See attachments for
> more information. Registration is only required once. Dealers that
> have participated in a past auction do not need to re-register.
> Internet access and a valid e-mail address are required.
> Registration and participation in the auction is free.
>
>
> ORDER INPUT:
> Winning bids will be billed to the Dealer's open account and shipped
> automatically.
>
>
> GENERAL INFORMATION:
> Participation in the Practice Auction is strongly encouraged.
> Inventory offered in this Auction is:
> Protected by the standard product warranty. (Example-
> Goodwrench Engines are offered with 36 month/50,000 mile
> warranty coverage for approved applications.)
> No additional charge for freight or core!
> No minimum order quantity required.
> Non-Returnable.
> Not eligible for additional discounts, such as CFI.
> The product has been separated into six "lots," or groups, to
> allow Dealers to concentrate on 30 part numbers or less at a time.
> Each lot will be available for a minimum of 15 minutes and a
> maximum of 30 minutes.
> Dealers will be able to bid on individual part numbers in any
> quantity up to the maximum number available. (See attachments for
> more information regarding part numbers, pricing and quantities
> available.)
> Additional auction details will be e-mailed to registered Dealers
> by April 16.
>
Bob

bogus

:smiliedrool:

c4cruiser

Sound like a good deal but once you read into it, only dealers can bid. So unless you have a really good relationship with your local Chevy dealer, these trannys could still go for around list prices.

It sounds like GM is clearing out the shelves for this tranny. Wonder what will happen to prices once GM no longer has then available??

85vetteguy

I would look for them to get very expensive in the future. Probably a good investment opportunity!! Guy

TONYDEE64

If they do not sell them all, the remaining inventory will likely go to VPI where you will get a huge discount. Just a thought... Maybe Superior Chevrolet would help us out here....I would take one if they didn't add too much on to the auction price...

Arisa

Thanks !!! I am talking to my dealer now !!!! :D

REW89

Good luck!!! :)

Bob

1996blklt4

good news! :)

1MoorTym

:iagree: Anybody call them? Who's there now that Jeff moved up the ladder?

GS057

:lurk:

ZR-1DUDE

How many are left?

Silver85

You do realize that was 13 years ago?

ZR-1DUDE

Yes

How many are still new on the shelf with people. I know I still have the one i bought.

D.

Silver85

Ahhhh!!! Sorry. Didn't understand.

Looking to sell it?

ZR-1DUDE

Might sell it.

I see White Racing has one listed for $3500.

Trying to get a value on it.

D.

Rich_Holl

Im selling a Black Lable ZF 6 out of a 1992 ZR1 with 55k on it. I also have a flywheel to go with it. For $3100 OBO

Lt4-396

Personally if your going to pay $3500 I would have zfdoc build you one for that price or a bit more.
The s6-40 is not the easiest to work on but over the years I have built some custom tooling and jigs and once you have that it's almost like rebuilding a normal 6speed.

ZR-1DUDE

ZFDoc does good work. They overhauled the one in my 1990 ZR-1. At that time parts were very hard to get.

D.

Lt4-396

I absolutely agree with the parts, Rockland gear can get you 99% of the parts but unfortunately if you need one synchro or one bearingyou have to buy a complete kit which of course is very expensive. Luckily sooner or later I will use each piece from a kit. That is where zfdoc can be a bit cheaper since if all the bearings or synchro are good except one he can replace just that one.
He also can upgrade it with better forks and open the oil passages which Rockland does not do.
Cheager cost from Rockland is $2800 on a rebuild.

Rich_Holl

I've lowered the price of the ZR1 ZF6 black lable with dual mass flywheel and pressure plate to $2000 OBO + shipping. I'm in Western MA