1997 z51??? Missing RPO code list.
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1997 z51??? Missing RPO code list.
Is there any way to determine if the car has Z51 without looking for the code? I know I can order the build sheet from corvettemuseum. Please help if you can.
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Racer
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From: Old Saybrook CT
Originally Posted by 98SilverVette
I read somewhere that if you cruise at 70mph the RPM's (3.15 gears) should be around 2100? someone correct me if I'm wrong! I think the Z51 includes this?
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From: Old Saybrook CT
Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
isn't the RPO list on the underside of the drivers side storage well cover?
Hint: it should be on a 97...
Hint: it should be on a 97...
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Originally Posted by ptdrummer54
isn't the RPO list on the underside of the drivers side storage well cover?
Hint: it should be on a 97...
Hint: it should be on a 97...
Yes the Service Parts Identificaton Label or RPO list/label as many here refer to it should show this. The Z51 Performance Handling Package consists of the FE3 Sport Suspension and a power steering cooler. The label on our '03 vert shows both RPO codes; i.e., Z51 & FE3. If you look on the passenger side of the engine compartment, between the right (passenger) side cooling fan and engine, you should see the long black rectangular cooling fins for the power steering cooler. Also the following link shows the sizes for the different C5 stabilizer bars. The diameter of the Z51/FE3 bars increased in model year 2000.http://www.jakelatham.com/c5/misc/faq.shtml#2-3
Hope this helps.
Last edited by GrayC5; Jul 9, 2005 at 12:55 AM.
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Racer
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From: Old Saybrook CT
Originally Posted by GrayC5
Yes the Service Parts Identificaton Label or RPO list/label as many here refer to it should show this. The Z51 Performance Handling Package consists of the FE3 Sport Suspension and a power steering cooler. The label on our '03 vert shows both RPO codes; i.e., Z51 & FE3. If you look on the passenger side of the engine compartment, between the right (passenger) side cooling fan and engine, you should see the long black rectangular cooling fins for the power steering cooler. Also the following link shows the sizes for the different C5 stabilizer bars. The diameter of the Z51/FE3 bars increased in model year 2000.http://www.jakelatham.com/c5/misc/faq.shtml#2-3
Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by BretCutler
Is there any way to determine if the car has Z51 without looking for the code? I know I can order the build sheet from corvettemuseum. Please help if you can.
According to the Corvette Specialist's Data Book:
Front Stabilizer base= 23 X 3.8
Z51= 25.4 X 4
Rear Stabilizer base = 19.1 X 2
Z51= 21.7 X 3
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The quickest and easiest way to know if you have Z51 is to look for the power steering cooler under the hood. It is very obvious and will let you know without a doubt if you have Z51 or not.
