6 speed ?
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Re: 6 speed ? (Glasman66)
The Z-28 uses a Borg Warner T-56 tranny.
The Vette uses a Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen 6 speed.
The Vette tranny is stronger and heavier, it's also more expensive to fix when it breaks. Gear ratios are too close between the two to matter. The Borg Warner is a little bit larger but not as strong. I know for a fact it weighs a lot less.
In any case it's a fine transmission as well, the Vette is just better. If you're looking to modify the motor the auto WILL break. The T-56 will hold for quite a while longer.
The Vette uses a Zahnradfabrik Friedrichshafen 6 speed.
The Vette tranny is stronger and heavier, it's also more expensive to fix when it breaks. Gear ratios are too close between the two to matter. The Borg Warner is a little bit larger but not as strong. I know for a fact it weighs a lot less.
In any case it's a fine transmission as well, the Vette is just better. If you're looking to modify the motor the auto WILL break. The T-56 will hold for quite a while longer.
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Joined: Aug 2002
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Re: 6 speed ? (hotwilzz)
the T56 is a great tranny. in fact, its rated higher than the ZF tranny. im thinking of swapping my T56 from my camaro into my vette because i dont wabt to deal with the BMW oil and dual mass flywheel nonsense. coming from a former camaro guy, DO NOT buy an automatic fbody.
