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Old Feb 4, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Default GM/Getrag Z06 Diff Question....
Recently I had some friends insist that the Z06 GM/Getrag 3:42 Diff (from GM Parts) already has hardened output shafts.
I had always thought this was something you would have to upgrade yourself prior to install.
Is this ???
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As far as I know the difference was the Z06 had a 3 rib case. Im no expert but, hardened shaft...right.
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As far as I know the difference was the Z06 had a 3 rib case. Im no expert but, hardened shaft...right.
The only difference that I knew of was that the Z diff had the shot peened case and the base 3:42 diff did not??? But the hardned output shafts? Hmmmm....
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The factory C5 Z06 differential had a shot peened ring and pinion. The shafts used in all C5 corvettes were the same.
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Getrag is from Sweden, theres some info for your friends.
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Originally Posted by rodney@rpmtransmissions
The factory C5 Z06 differential had a shot peened ring and pinion. The shafts used in all C5 corvettes were the same.

that's what i always heard
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Originally Posted by rodney@rpmtransmissions
The factory C5 Z06 differential had a shot peened ring and pinion. The shafts used in all C5 corvettes were the same.

Rodney knows....
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Rodney knows....
Thanks guys.
And thank you Rodney for clearing that up.
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Originally Posted by rodney@rpmtransmissions
The factory C5 Z06 differential had a shot peened ring and pinion. The shafts used in all C5 corvettes were the same.
ding... diung... ding; we have a winner !!!!
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