3:42 Diff.
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Originally Posted by SleeperC5
Someone has the answer.
is it because of stronger shafts?
Thanks,
SC5
is it because of stronger shafts?
Thanks,
SC5
The Z06 gears are shot-peened to make them a little stronger.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by Mike Mercury
no; not the shafts.
The Z06 gears are shot-peened to make them a little stronger.
The Z06 gears are shot-peened to make them a little stronger.
Thanks,
SC5
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I run with the non-Z06 3.42 in a 2002 A4:
remember that the manual tranny Z06 has one helluva torque factor due to it having (and being able to dump) a clutch. Unless you go with a full race high-stall TC with drag radials... the Z06 diff should be more that enough.
(but this is free advice
)
.
remember that the manual tranny Z06 has one helluva torque factor due to it having (and being able to dump) a clutch. Unless you go with a full race high-stall TC with drag radials... the Z06 diff should be more that enough.
(but this is free advice
).
Last edited by Mike Mercury; Jul 27, 2006 at 10:22 PM.
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No difference between the Z06 diff and the coupe diff. The trannys are different. The MN6 in the coupe and the MN12 in the Z. Not only are the mn12 gears a little stronger but they are also geared ALOT better than the mn6.
Gear LS1/MM6 LS6/M12
1st 2.66:1 2.97:1
2nd 1.78:1 2.07:1
3rd 1.30:1 1.43:1
4th 1.00:1 1.00:1
5th 0.74:1 0.84:1
6th 0.50:1 0.56:1
Gear LS1/MM6 LS6/M12
1st 2.66:1 2.97:1
2nd 1.78:1 2.07:1
3rd 1.30:1 1.43:1
4th 1.00:1 1.00:1
5th 0.74:1 0.84:1
6th 0.50:1 0.56:1
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Ok, so that is why it's better to get a ZO6 3.42 over a C5 3.42 to use with the A4 tranny.
Thanks
SC5
Thanks
SC5
Originally Posted by Jackal
No difference between the Z06 diff and the coupe diff. The trannys are different. The MN6 in the coupe and the MN12 in the Z. Not only are the mn12 gears a little stronger but they are also geared ALOT better than the mn6.
Gear LS1/MM6 LS6/M12
1st 2.66:1 2.97:1
2nd 1.78:1 2.07:1
3rd 1.30:1 1.43:1
4th 1.00:1 1.00:1
5th 0.74:1 0.84:1
6th 0.50:1 0.56:1
Gear LS1/MM6 LS6/M12
1st 2.66:1 2.97:1
2nd 1.78:1 2.07:1
3rd 1.30:1 1.43:1
4th 1.00:1 1.00:1
5th 0.74:1 0.84:1
6th 0.50:1 0.56:1
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From: Jamison Pa
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Originally Posted by Jackal
No difference between the Z06 diff and the coupe diff. The trannys are different. The MN6 in the coupe and the MN12 in the Z. Not only are the mn12 gears a little stronger but they are also geared ALOT better than the mn6.
Gear LS1/MM6 LS6/M12
1st 2.66:1 2.97:1
2nd 1.78:1 2.07:1
3rd 1.30:1 1.43:1
4th 1.00:1 1.00:1
5th 0.74:1 0.84:1
6th 0.50:1 0.56:1
Gear LS1/MM6 LS6/M12
1st 2.66:1 2.97:1
2nd 1.78:1 2.07:1
3rd 1.30:1 1.43:1
4th 1.00:1 1.00:1
5th 0.74:1 0.84:1
6th 0.50:1 0.56:1
As far as transmissions go, I don't think that the MN12 ratios are better for my car, I've got a 4:10 rear. It would make 1st gear very, very low. I can start out in 2nd gear now without a problem. Can you explain how a MN12 trans is stronger?
Bob K.
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Drifting
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From: Sacramento CA
Originally Posted by Bob K
I do believe that the Z06 ring and pinion are shot peened. Otherwise there is no difference.
As far as transmissions go, I don't think that the MN12 ratios are better for my car, I've got a 4:10 rear. It would make 1st gear very, very low. I can start out in 2nd gear now without a problem. Can you explain how a MN12 trans is stronger?
Bob K.
As far as transmissions go, I don't think that the MN12 ratios are better for my car, I've got a 4:10 rear. It would make 1st gear very, very low. I can start out in 2nd gear now without a problem. Can you explain how a MN12 trans is stronger?
Bob K.
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From: American Canyon Lethal Injection
Originally Posted by happa
Yea a 4:10 with a M12 is CRAZY!!! My buddy had it in his coupe, took the 4:10's out cause it was a little TOO CRAZY! I thought it was awesome but thats just me.
WOW!!!!
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From: Ocean Springs MS
Originally Posted by Jackal
I dont know if the tranny is stronger.
