c5 z06 vs. c5
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Burning Brakes
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c5 z06 vs. c5
hi
i´m wondering
diffrence between 2003/2004 model c5 z06 and c5 m6
for example
gearbox? and diffrential.
brakes?
suspension?
fuel pump/system?
is there any/many changes made on these parts in Z06
if so what?
i´m wondering
diffrence between 2003/2004 model c5 z06 and c5 m6
for example
gearbox? and diffrential.
brakes?
suspension?
fuel pump/system?
is there any/many changes made on these parts in Z06
if so what?
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Burning Brakes
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Burning Brakes
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Many things different. Start here http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...2003specs.html
i see the gearbox has diffirent gears diffr., is te Z gearbox stronger or, are they similuar?
what about fuel pump is that the same?
i´m wondering is the c5 gears as strong as the Z06, or is the Z made stronger?
As for the suspension, i know there are not the same shocks, but is that the only diffrient?
Drifting
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the only transmission differences are the gear ratios, as far as I know. GM actually started replacing C5Z transmissions with "regular" ones during warranty/extended warranty repairs at some point, as Z06-specific one went out of production.
fueling system is identical between Z05 and coupe/convertible, although there were slight changes throughout c5 model years.
z06 has unique shocks, sway bars and springs as far as the suspension goes. slight changes in shock valving between 01, 02+03, and 04 Z06 models.
brakes are the same, except for the color of the calipers and pads
fueling system is identical between Z05 and coupe/convertible, although there were slight changes throughout c5 model years.
z06 has unique shocks, sway bars and springs as far as the suspension goes. slight changes in shock valving between 01, 02+03, and 04 Z06 models.
brakes are the same, except for the color of the calipers and pads
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I prefer the M6 gear box over the M12 ( C5Z) gear box.
now that said I would like the M12s 5th ( .84) gear in my M6 gear box, and the M6 5th gear ( .74) as my 6th gear. This would make 4, 5 and 6 much closer and usable at high speeds.
now that said I would like the M12s 5th ( .84) gear in my M6 gear box, and the M6 5th gear ( .74) as my 6th gear. This would make 4, 5 and 6 much closer and usable at high speeds.
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And the suspension changes, : what´s the main diffrence in springs and sway bar, is it stiffer or?
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And the suspension changes, : what´s the main diffrence in springs and sway bar, is it stiffer or?
Drifting
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Stock tire width was a little more in the Z too, as I recall. The big change was the LS6 vs. the LS1. It didn't seem like much, but all the changes added up. The intake was much bigger in the Z too, and the exhaust was of course much lighter.
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Burning Brakes
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what about the weight, where lies those 70kg diffirent between z c5 and c5??
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The transmissions are different The C5 has a t-56 m6 wide ratio transmission and the Z06 has the M 12 close ratio transmission... The close ratio transmission is much better for drag racing or road racing as it keeps the engine in the peak power range at all times. A good set of drag radials or slicks will get the power to the road .. I'd be upset if my m12 was replaced by the mm6 under warranty
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The transmissions are different The C5 has a t-56 m6 wide ratio transmission and the Z06 has the M 12 close ratio transmission... The close ratio transmission is much better for drag racing or road racing as it keeps the engine in the peak power range at all times. A good set of drag radials or slicks will get the power to the road .. I'd be upset if my m12 was replaced by the mm6 under warranty
What about stiffness, are they as strong, Can they take the same power and TQ
and the gears are they as strong in both c5 and c5 Z
would it be bad idea to take m6 rather then m12, whith drag race in mind. if you had 402 n/a much TQ
lunching at 5000-55000rpm on slicks...
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Look into RPM transmissions or Rockland Standard Transmission
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but will the m12 from Z06, hold it because i´ve taken many many good lunches at 4700-5100rpm and not broken anything yet
Are you saying that the Z gearbox is stonger?
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The T-56 six speed manual transmission has been used in a wide range of vehicles from General Motors, Dodge, and Ford Motor Company. The transmission was originally designed and built by Borg-Warner, but as of 1998, is built by Tremec, though nothing changed internally[citation needed]. The T-56 has been succeeded by the Tremec TR-6060 transmission in many former T-56 applications, as well as applications requiring greater strength than the T-56 could offer.
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Chevrolet Corvette, 1997–2007
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Dodge Viper, 1992–2007
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Ford Falcon XR6, XR6T, XR8, F6 Tornado/Typhoon, GT/GT-P 2004–2008
General Motors GM F platform V8 cars, 1993–2002
Holden Commodore 1998–2008
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Even with those great names above ( Ferrari 550 and 575 are missing) the T56 is not designed for DRAG racing as if comes from Tremec.
YET is the key word
Some what. Shot peaned gears, steel shift forks vs aluminum shift forks.
with my MN6 rebuilt with steel shift forks - shot peaned gears) I have many many road racing miles on. and it has been great. Granted I dont do 4700-5200 rpm launches.
if and when the time comes to build a 402 - I am putting a stronger transmission in. Most likely a Rockland Standard.
Are you saying that the Z gearbox is stonger?
with my MN6 rebuilt with steel shift forks - shot peaned gears) I have many many road racing miles on. and it has been great. Granted I dont do 4700-5200 rpm launches.
if and when the time comes to build a 402 - I am putting a stronger transmission in. Most likely a Rockland Standard.
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Even with those great names above ( Ferrari 550 and 575 are missing) the T56 is not designed for DRAG racing as if comes from Tremec.
YET is the key word
Some what. Shot peaned gears, steel shift forks vs aluminum shift forks.
with my MN6 rebuilt with steel shift forks - shot peaned gears) I have many many road racing miles on. and it has been great. Granted I dont do 4700-5200 rpm launches.
if and when the time comes to build a 402 - I am putting a stronger transmission in. Most likely a Rockland Standard.
YET is the key word
Some what. Shot peaned gears, steel shift forks vs aluminum shift forks.
with my MN6 rebuilt with steel shift forks - shot peaned gears) I have many many road racing miles on. and it has been great. Granted I dont do 4700-5200 rpm launches.
if and when the time comes to build a 402 - I am putting a stronger transmission in. Most likely a Rockland Standard.
i´m gona use an MN6 gearbox because of the gearing.... whith my setup 402 H/C n´d spec 3 clutch
i´contacted rpm and he wanted to sell my parts for over
$3000 that is not what i had in mind to expensive
, so what should i start whith , try to use it stock, and see how it goes or should i order some parts in it to make it a bit stronger, if so what should i ask for.?
Is steel shift forks and shot peaned gears enough?
or?
here is one of them lunches...
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