Is there any truth to this?
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Is there any truth to this?
Was looking at an article (down below) and it stated that 2000 FRC's only came with the Z51, 3.42 rear, and MN6 all standard. And only the MN6 was available. Can someone tell me if this is true?
Here's the article: http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/r...&doors=&fuel=&
Here's the article: http://www.autotrader.com/findacar/r...&doors=&fuel=&
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[QUOTE=OMG]Was looking at an article (down below) and it stated that 2000 FRC's only came with the Z51, 3.42 rear, and MN6 all standard. And only the MN6 was available. Can someone tell me if this is true?
YES Same for the '99's.
YES Same for the '99's.
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Awesome, one more thing, if I was to get a used C5, how would I know that those options are avaialable? (the suspension and gearing), this is say a coupe...
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Thanks for the replies.
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All M6 C5's came with 3.42 gears.
For Z51, it's easiest to check the RPO sticker in the glovebox door (or under one of the rear compartment covers on older models). It will list Z51 if it has Z51. If the car has a selector switch on the console that says tour and sport, that would be the F45 selective ride option. If neither F45 or Z51, then it's the base, standard suspension.
If you buy an auto car, the choice of gearing was 2.73 (standard), or 3.15 (optional). Look for a G92 RPO on the sticker, which indicates the optional 3.15 axle ratio.
For Z51, it's easiest to check the RPO sticker in the glovebox door (or under one of the rear compartment covers on older models). It will list Z51 if it has Z51. If the car has a selector switch on the console that says tour and sport, that would be the F45 selective ride option. If neither F45 or Z51, then it's the base, standard suspension.
If you buy an auto car, the choice of gearing was 2.73 (standard), or 3.15 (optional). Look for a G92 RPO on the sticker, which indicates the optional 3.15 axle ratio.
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Originally Posted by Y2Kvert4me
All M6 C5's came with 3.42 gears.
For Z51, it's easiest to check the RPO sticker in the glovebox door (or under one of the rear compartment covers on older models). It will list Z51 if it has Z51. If the car has a selector switch on the console that says tour and sport, that would be the F45 selective ride option. If neither F45 or Z51, then it's the base, standard suspension.
If you buy an auto car, the choice of gearing was 2.73 (standard), or 3.15 (optional). Look for a G92 RPO on the sticker, which indicates the optional 3.15 axle ratio.
For Z51, it's easiest to check the RPO sticker in the glovebox door (or under one of the rear compartment covers on older models). It will list Z51 if it has Z51. If the car has a selector switch on the console that says tour and sport, that would be the F45 selective ride option. If neither F45 or Z51, then it's the base, standard suspension.
If you buy an auto car, the choice of gearing was 2.73 (standard), or 3.15 (optional). Look for a G92 RPO on the sticker, which indicates the optional 3.15 axle ratio.
And thanks a lot! That was a lot of information!
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Originally Posted by OMG
Awesome, one more thing, if I was to get a used C5, how would I know that those options are avaialable? (the suspension and gearing), this is say a coupe...
Thanks for the replies.
Thanks for the replies.
The RPO Z51 Performance Handling Package consists of the RPO FE3 Sport Suspension and a power steering cooler. Both RPO codes (Z51 & FE3) should show on the label. For the 3.42 axle, the RPO is GU6.
Here's the link to one of the more comprehensive lists of C5 RPO Codes that I have seen.
Hope this helps.
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Originally Posted by OMG
Not that I really care (live in mainly the suburbs) but how much extra gas would I really waste over the 2.73 over the 3.42? I mean is it even noticable?
And thanks a lot! That was a lot of information!
And thanks a lot! That was a lot of information!
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Good stuff!