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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 11:11 PM
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Something is not right with your car - a stock C5 should go anywhere between 170-175 mph. Even with your changes, you should do better than 146.
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Old Mar 1, 2007 | 11:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ajg1915
They have different final drive ratio's

Gear Ratios M30 4-Speed Automatic MM6 6-Speed Manual M12 6-Speed Manual


Auto MN6 M12
1st 3.06:1 2.66:1 2.97:1
2nd 1.62:1 1.78:1 2.07:1
3rd 1.00:1 1.30:1 1.43:1
4th 0.07:1 1.00:1 1.00:1
5th - 0.74:1 0.84:1
6th - 0.50:1 0.56:1


Final Drive Ratio 1.90 (std) / 2.19 (perf)(6) 1.71 1.92


Z06 has more power, less aerodynamics and a higher RPM cut-off 6700 vs 6200.
There's a typo there in that table, this came off the corvette museum website, I think. I've seen the type there too, maybe it came from GM that way. Anyway, 4th is 0.70:1, not 0.07:1 for the auto.
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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 05:14 AM
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Originally Posted by docohm
There's a typo there in that table, this came off the corvette museum website, I think. I've seen the type there too, maybe it came from GM that way. Anyway, 4th is 0.70:1, not 0.07:1 for the auto.
Yes, Didn't even notice the auto info as I wanted info for gear info on Z06 vs MN6 manual.
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Old Mar 2, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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I agree, something is wrong, I've done 148 in my Mustang, nowhere near the motor, nowhere near the aerodynamics! I've had the the 'Vette up to 130, and it was still pulling like a freight train!

John
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Old Mar 19, 2007 | 02:00 PM
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*****UPDATE*****


Ok, here is the latest info:
I shift out of 3rd at 126MPH
IN OD I am at 146MPH at 5100RPM's and Car is pulling VERY HARD until I reach this point and it is like car just stops pulling at this speed?!?!?!?!

Any more ideas? I just received new BOSCH 30lb injectors today, but doubt this is going to affect my top speed concerns.....
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