Zf6 transmission question
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Zf6 transmission question
Is there anything special that has to be done when changing out a zf6 black label trans and replacing it with a blue label, or is it just a direct replacement? I've heard from some there is no difference but just want to make sure. Thanks.
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If you're talking about the ZR-1 application, they interchange but the torque capacity (and gear noise) is different. GM quieted the later ones.
I don't know about the L98 and LT1 applications.
I don't know about the L98 and LT1 applications.
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The collar that the throw-out bearing rides on is different. Black has a smaller diameter, blue is larger.
If you plan to run the same clutch, just swap out the collar.
If you plan to buy a new clutch, get a later model clutch with the larger inner diameter throw out bearing and the new trans will work just fine.
If you plan to run the same clutch, just swap out the collar.
If you plan to buy a new clutch, get a later model clutch with the larger inner diameter throw out bearing and the new trans will work just fine.
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The collar that the throw-out bearing rides on is different. Black has a smaller diameter, blue is larger.
If you plan to run the same clutch, just swap out the collar.
If you plan to buy a new clutch, get a later model clutch with the larger inner diameter throw out bearing and the new trans will work just fine.
If you plan to run the same clutch, just swap out the collar.
If you plan to buy a new clutch, get a later model clutch with the larger inner diameter throw out bearing and the new trans will work just fine.
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