z51 option
Dec 16, 2013 | 02:29 PM
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St Jude Donor '14
z51 option
I bought my vette(99 coupe) used,it has active handling and the "'performance handling package" a 350$ option.I know what the active handling is all about but is the "php": option the z51 option I often hear about?
Dec 16, 2013 | 02:41 PM
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To find out if you have the Z51 package look at the RPO sticker on the inside of your glove box. If you see Z51 on the sticker then you have the Z51 package.
Dec 16, 2013 | 03:06 PM
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Thanks ed,does anyone know what the" performance handling package" is? Furthermore what is involved w/ the z51 option?
Dec 16, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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Corvette ed,yea,just lifted the cover and it has the z51 on the rpo sticker on glove box door.So what is z51 about?
Dec 16, 2013 | 04:44 PM
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Z51 gives you the performance rear end (3.15), thicker sway bars, better shocks and a power steering cooler.
Dec 16, 2013 | 08:23 PM
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coia96vette..THANKS! a bunch, really i mean it.Have been seeing this option mentioned for some time now and finally know whats all actually involved
Dec 17, 2013 | 05:51 AM
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coia96vette
Z51 gives you the performance rear end (3.15), thicker sway bars, better shocks and a power steering cooler.
I thought it was 3.42s. The best part about the z51 is that you can upgrade the shocks without having to bypass any sort of programming.
Dec 17, 2013 | 07:48 AM
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The 3.42 gears came with the 6 speed manual. The autos came with 2.73 standard.
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Dec 17, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Z51 gives you the performance rear end (3.15), thicker sway bars, better shocks and a power steering cooler.
The springs are also a performance version, are they not?
Dec 17, 2013 | 05:40 PM
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Thanks for all replys,guys, funny someone at work mentioned the springs…yes..no?
Dec 17, 2013 | 05:44 PM
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Never heard about the springs being different. I have the Z51 on my 04 and believe the springs are the same with the thicker sway bars and better shocks.
Dec 17, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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I just rechecked the specs for the Z51 and it does include stiffer springs.
Dec 17, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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little confused,my 6 speed z51 has 3.15 gears or 3.42 ? springs still up in the air
Dec 17, 2013 | 05:49 PM
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o.k stiffer springs ,thanks
Dec 17, 2013 | 07:24 PM
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6 speed will have 3.42 gears either way.
Dec 17, 2013 | 08:42 PM
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coia96vette,thanks for clarification
z51 option
