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Old May 14, 2009 | 11:51 PM
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Guys, Where is the gear ratio code listed? I want to find out the final drive ratio without crawling under the car.
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No need for that . All the car codes are listed in the glove box. GU2 for 2.73, G90 for 3.15. That's if you have an auto, if it's a 6 speed they all came with 3.42s code GU6.

http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/.../2000rpos.html
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Originally Posted by onevettenut
Guys, Where is the gear ratio code listed? I want to find out the final drive ratio without crawling under the car.
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All factory C5's with the manual transmission came with the 3.42 axle ratio, there was no other option available. But the A4 equipped models had two choices of axle ratios. The standard equipment was the 2.73. An optional "performance ratio" G92 was available as an option; this being a 3.15 ratio.

Check your glove box or the rear compartment lids for the option codes list

Or...if you have an A4, place your A4 into third gear and get on the highway. At a constant 75mph (making sure the TC has locked) read the rpm value; then divide it by 1000.(This also works with the six speed manual transmission using 4th gear):



examples:

2730 RPM........ you have a 2.73

3150 RPM........ you have a 3.15

3420 RPM........ you have a 3.42 (not a factory available ratio with the A4)

3730 RPM........ you have a 3.73 (not a factory available ratio)

3900 RPM........ you have a 3.90 (not a factory available ratio)

4100 RPM........ you have a 4.10 (not a factory available ratio)

(assuming rear tire height has not been altered from the factory height. Typical factory tire heigth on the C5 is 26.2 inches)
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Originally Posted by Quick Shot xMLx
No need for that . All the car codes are listed in the glove box.
FYI - The first few years of the C5 had them on the rear compartment lid
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