[Z06] C5Z rear ends?
Dec 22, 2010 | 11:01 AM
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5th Gear
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C5Z rear ends?
Some one asked me the other day which rear end I have in my Z06. Its factory and the guy told me there were 2 types of rear ends installed in them from stock. This is the first I heard of this, is this true? If so how do I know which one I have.
Dec 22, 2010 | 11:08 AM
Racer
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From: Qatif
Z06 came only with one rear end 3.42
Dec 22, 2010 | 02:14 PM
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Shot peened gears for the Z06 IIRC.
Dec 22, 2010 | 04:00 PM
Burning Brakes
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From: hill billy hell
Ok what is "IIRC?
and like he said the tag on the diff case will have "sp" after the 3.42. At least mine does,
thought i read if you have a 3.42 in a coupe or vert they are not shot peened. correct me if i am wrong
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Dec 22, 2010 | 04:09 PM
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3.42, more ribs on case and gears are shot peened
all special for Z06.
Dec 22, 2010 | 04:38 PM
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If I recall correctly , AFAIK!
Dec 22, 2010 | 04:48 PM
Burning Brakes
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If I recall correctly , AFAIK!
Thanks, and I guess AFAIK is " As Far As I Know"
Dec 22, 2010 | 07:06 PM
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Thanks, and I guess AFAIK is " As Far As I Know"
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Dec 22, 2010 | 07:13 PM
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From: hill billy hell
sorry for getting off topic
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Dec 22, 2010 | 08:34 PM
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Early build, 01 Z's didn't have the 3 rib case.
Later on in the 01 build year they started installing thre 3 rib cases.
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Dec 23, 2010 | 05:45 AM
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Mine came with booty shorts on that sexy rear end!
Dec 23, 2010 | 08:40 AM
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Mine came with booty shorts on that sexy rear end!