Z-51 question
Melting Slicks
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 2,072
Likes: 3
From: Walled Lake MI
Re: Z-51 question (SBNova)
Z51 cars have 2 to 2.25 turns lock to lock a non 51 car is 2.75
Z51 car has a bigger air dam under the front, it also has a radiator boost fan on the front of the radiator
Those are the most obvious things to look for
Z51 car has a bigger air dam under the front, it also has a radiator boost fan on the front of the radiator
Those are the most obvious things to look for
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 3,581
Likes: 1
From: Springfield VA
Re: Z-51 question (Storz)
Z51 cars have 2 to 2.25 turns lock to lock a non 51 car is 2.75
Z51 car has a bigger air dam under the front, it also has a radiator boost fan on the front of the radiator
Z51 car has a bigger air dam under the front, it also has a radiator boost fan on the front of the radiator
Other than that, pull the build sheet from the top of the gas tank or request one from the museum.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 3,426
Likes: 4
From: Heidelberg PA
Cruise-In V Veteran
Re: Z-51 question (96LT1)
You should be able to run your VIN #.
I can't remember the web site that gives you the info but I know it exists.
Can someone chime in and give the WWW.
http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/vin_number.htm
[Modified by 85vet, 6:36 PM 12/21/2002]
I can't remember the web site that gives you the info but I know it exists.
Can someone chime in and give the WWW.
http://www.autoinsurancetips.com/vin_number.htm
[Modified by 85vet, 6:36 PM 12/21/2002]
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 4,691
Likes: 1
From: Framingham MA
Re: Z-51 question (SBNova)
In addition to the steering ratio, seperately available options (bilstein, HD radiator, boost fan and engine oil cooler)
You can also tell by the lower control arms, they should be stamp with Z51 (again can be replaced)
You should also have the 3.07:1 gear ratio and 16 x 9.5" rims (stamped on the inside face of each rim)
The sway bars are also larger (off the top of my head 300,, front and 24mm rear)
If you have all of the above part or are missing one part or two that may have been replaced I would assume you have the Z51 package.
Some above mention about chasis stiffeners. These were not added into the z51 package until 1987
You can also tell by the lower control arms, they should be stamp with Z51 (again can be replaced)
You should also have the 3.07:1 gear ratio and 16 x 9.5" rims (stamped on the inside face of each rim)
The sway bars are also larger (off the top of my head 300,, front and 24mm rear)
If you have all of the above part or are missing one part or two that may have been replaced I would assume you have the Z51 package.
Some above mention about chasis stiffeners. These were not added into the z51 package until 1987
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 8,540
Likes: 1
From: And on the fifth day, subpoenas were served to Obama senior staff
Re: Z-51 question (dgoodhue)
These were not added into the z51 package until 1987
Somehow I thought I remembered that the picture was of an 84 Z51, could be wrong.
Safety Car
Joined: Mar 2000
Posts: 3,581
Likes: 1
From: Springfield VA
Re: Z-51 question (dgoodhue)
In addition to the steering ratio, seperately available options (bilstein, HD radiator, boost fan and engine oil cooler)
You can also tell by the lower control arms, they should be stamp with Z51 (again can be replaced)
You should also have the 3.07:1 gear ratio and 16 x 9.5" rims (stamped on the inside face of each rim)
The sway bars are also larger (off the top of my head 300,, front and 24mm rear)
If you have all of the above part or are missing one part or two that may have been replaced I would assume you have the Z51 package.
Some above mention about chasis stiffeners. These were not added into the z51 package until 1987
You can also tell by the lower control arms, they should be stamp with Z51 (again can be replaced)
You should also have the 3.07:1 gear ratio and 16 x 9.5" rims (stamped on the inside face of each rim)
The sway bars are also larger (off the top of my head 300,, front and 24mm rear)
If you have all of the above part or are missing one part or two that may have been replaced I would assume you have the Z51 package.
Some above mention about chasis stiffeners. These were not added into the z51 package until 1987
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Safety Car
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 4,691
Likes: 1
From: Framingham MA
Re: Z-51 question (Storz)
quote: Some above mention about chasis stiffeners. These were not added into the z51 package until 1987 :quote
What chasis stiffeners did the 87 Z51 have?
What chasis stiffeners did the 87 Z51 have?
I will look into my part manual to see if their were any early chasis stiffeners.
