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Old May 4, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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Is it possible to see what gear ratio my 2000 Conv. 6mt has by looking at the option codes posted in the glove box? It seems much higher geared than my 2003 Coupe Auto.
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All 6 speed C5's came with a 3:42 rear end. Cars that came with an auto trans came standard with a 2:73 rear. An optional 3:15 was available for auto's, and that will be listed on the glove box.

Look on glove box, and then look here for RPO codes (regular production options) to decipher those codes.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/

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Thanks. Maybe the 6mt is low on power. The a4 would spin its tires with gas to the floor. 6mt just takes off. Same tires.
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Have you turned off your TC?
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I no longer have the A4 but the TC was on with both cars.
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On your MN6 car - 4th gear @ 70mph, your RPM's /1000 will come pretty close to your gear ratio.

In other words - 3420 rpm @ 70mph would be a 3.42 ratio. 4th gear is 1:1.

Also - on the RPO sticker on the glove box door you should see option code GU6 for the 3.42 gear set.

Here's a handy listing of C5 RPO codes and their meanings.... click here!

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