2002 Vert Triple black
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2002 Vert Triple black
So I'm considering a purchase of this 2002 vert. it's has an automatic transmission. it doesn't seem to have the power that my 01 coupe 6 speed manual has... Is this odd or is it a normal feeling between the 2...
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It's mostly because the rear axle gearing is different. It has the same power but not the mechanical advantage of the 3.42 gears in a 6spd car.
A lot of people change their rear diff to a 3.42 take out, or at least regear to something higher numerically to get the performance feel back.
A lot of people change their rear diff to a 3.42 take out, or at least regear to something higher numerically to get the performance feel back.
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No worries Clayton. If it happens to have the 2.73:1 gears it will really feel kinda sluggish. The 3.15s are better.
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I have a 01 Vert and top end out the yeang-yange but like was mentioned sluggish from jump street
great gas millage, runs right around 1100 rpm between 55 and 60 so little stress on engine
taking it in tomorrow to get a new rear diff installed (373)
now I can have some fun
I've always had to convince myself "it's a cruiser not a racer" now I won't
my opinion is that unless your going to race the car, a vert is the true corvette experience (jmo)
great gas millage, runs right around 1100 rpm between 55 and 60 so little stress on engine
taking it in tomorrow to get a new rear diff installed (373)
now I can have some fun
I've always had to convince myself "it's a cruiser not a racer" now I won't
my opinion is that unless your going to race the car, a vert is the true corvette experience (jmo)
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I agree - both have the same stock power levels but the rear gearing may be the difference you are feeling.
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The strange thing is--the 2.73/auto has lower overall gearing than the 3.42/6 speed manual when the 2.73 has the torque converter locked up. In top gear.
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