What's so special about a Z51 car??
02-06-2003, 12:24 PM
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The return filter was original and not added on. I just assumed all 87's had them.
02-06-2003, 12:30 PM
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and is available in any body style and transmission (ie not limitied to 4+3 Coupe like Z51 were)
02-06-2003, 12:50 PM
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The only real difference between an 87 Z52 Auto Coupe and an 87 Z51 Auto Coupe, were the springs. The shocks/steering ratio/frame supports were all the same. They SAY the steering is different, but I've checked it and my wheel turns the same as an 87 Z51.
02-06-2003, 01:18 PM
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Re: (vetracer)
and is available in any body style and transmission (ie not limitied to 4+3 Coupe like Z51 were)
Are you saying that the Z51 was only offered with a manual transmission? I thought it was available with the auto, too.
Are you saying that the Z51 was only offered with a manual transmission? I thought it was available with the auto, too.
02-06-2003, 02:56 PM
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and is available in any body style and transmission (ie not limitied to 4+3 Coupe like Z51 were)
Are you saying that the Z51 was only offered with a manual transmission? I thought it was available with the auto, too.
In certain years, yes. My 86 auto has Z51, but i dont believe the 87 autos could get it.
Are you saying that the Z51 was only offered with a manual transmission? I thought it was available with the auto, too.
In certain years, yes. My 86 auto has Z51, but i dont believe the 87 autos could get it.
The only real difference between an 87 Z52 Auto Coupe and an 87 Z51 Auto Coupe, were the springs. The shocks/steering ratio/frame supports were all the same. They SAY the steering is different, but I've checked it and my wheel turns the same as an 87 Z51.
02-07-2003, 02:18 PM
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Re: (dgoodhue)
I don't think the fuel return line damper was added until 86 or 87. Also, some of the extra frame braces were later added to the non-z51 cars.
Ride height should be the same.. Z51 just has a lower front air dam.
I think they just had a bunch of leftover Z51 pieces, and said, "Aww what the hell, it can't hurt, lets' put em on all the cars."
[Modified by CentralCoaster, 11:20 AM 2/7/2003]
Ride height should be the same.. Z51 just has a lower front air dam.
I think they just had a bunch of leftover Z51 pieces, and said, "Aww what the hell, it can't hurt, lets' put em on all the cars."
[Modified by CentralCoaster, 11:20 AM 2/7/2003]
02-07-2003, 02:32 PM
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The only real difference between an 87 Z52 Auto Coupe and an 87 Z51 Auto Coupe, were the springs. The shocks/steering ratio/frame supports were all the same. They SAY the steering is different, but I've checked it and my wheel turns the same as an 87 Z51.
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The shocks had a different valving as well and the other small difference I mention in my post above. The steering ratio 13:1 is the same on z51 and z52 cars.
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Although the stering ratio was the same The Corvette Black Book says that the power steering cooler was available only on Z51s in 87 & 88, not on Z52s.
Another overlooked Z51 option is RPO #GL0 Standard for all model year Z51s.
Undocumented by GM but a well known fact to Z51 insiders. RPO #GL0 (Great Looking 0wners) :lolg:
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The only real difference between an 87 Z52 Auto Coupe and an 87 Z51 Auto Coupe, were the springs. The shocks/steering ratio/frame supports were all the same. They SAY the steering is different, but I've checked it and my wheel turns the same as an 87 Z51.
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The shocks had a different valving as well and the other small difference I mention in my post above. The steering ratio 13:1 is the same on z51 and z52 cars.
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Although the stering ratio was the same The Corvette Black Book says that the power steering cooler was available only on Z51s in 87 & 88, not on Z52s.
Another overlooked Z51 option is RPO #GL0 Standard for all model year Z51s.
Undocumented by GM but a well known fact to Z51 insiders. RPO #GL0 (Great Looking 0wners) :lolg:
02-07-2003, 03:38 PM
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Yeah, my car has the GL0 RPO too... :seeya
But should mine have the steering cooler? Also what should an '85-86 pull on the skidpad (with 17" rims)
But should mine have the steering cooler? Also what should an '85-86 pull on the skidpad (with 17" rims)
02-07-2003, 06:10 PM
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I think they just had a bunch of leftover Z51 pieces, and said, "Aww what the hell, it can't hurt, lets' put em on all the cars."
02-07-2003, 07:42 PM
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Yeah, my car has the GL0 RPO too... :seeya
But should mine have the steering cooler? Also what should an '85-86 pull on the skidpad (with 17" rims)
But should mine have the steering cooler? Also what should an '85-86 pull on the skidpad (with 17" rims)
02-07-2003, 07:49 PM
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It's got some kind of aftermarket 17" wheels that I plan to swap out for ZR1's... the suspension is all pretty good, in fact it should have new ball joints tomorrow. Shocks are new sensatracs all around and everything else is stock Z51.
The back tires will be GSC's and the fronts are yokohama A520's
The back tires will be GSC's and the fronts are yokohama A520's
