Anyone else got a "performance axle"?
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the G44 is an absolute MUST for a late model C4...i would never even consider buying an automatic without it. its DEF noticeable!
I've had THREE late model automatic C4's and the one without the G44 was whimpy...it didnt even feel like the same car. thats the point i realized how important G92 G44 is (i've had 96's with and without the G92 and YES its noticeable)
I've had THREE late model automatic C4's and the one without the G44 was whimpy...it didnt even feel like the same car. thats the point i realized how important G92 G44 is (i've had 96's with and without the G92 and YES its noticeable)
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91 (L98) = 39%
92= 15% LOWEST AVAILABILITY!!!!!!!
93= 16%
94= 52%
95= 63%
96= 64%
(96 and 95 started making mechanical options more standard/common (G92 and J55))
(which is why 3 of my 4 C4's have been 95-96)
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I'm also a lucky 92 AUTO owner with the G44 3.07 gear. I didn't know before purchase either but I can't imagine it with a 2.59, though I have no experience with a direct comparison.
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G92 being the Performance axle code means little, it triggers the G44 in many years and that is the code you want to have.
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G92 does not imply G44, G44 does not necessarily imply G92.
My 86 had no G92, but had G44 because it was standard with Z51. My 88 has G44 with Z52, and no G92 RPO code.
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i guess it can get a little sticky with "well if you have this then you by default get this..." like Z07 or J55 ect ect ect.
anyways i understand your point and thanks...I've just never seen these configurations in any of my RPO reading adventures.
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