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looking for a little info. i recently sold my 01 zo6 and now im itching to get back into a vette its been 3 months and i cant wait. im looking into a c6 but i need some info. whats the z51 package?? and all these other packages i see? also im looking to spend around 32k to 34k so im assuming im probably going for an 05 or 06. whats the difference between the 2?? and how hard is it to get a c6 6 spd into the 11s?? i had my z going 11.6s with just minor bolt ons are c6 capable of that?? thanks!
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Here's what the 06 order book says about the Z51 option package.
Also note that the gear ratios are a little different for the manual tranny with Z51.
..GEAR......Mode..or..Option
............Z06...Std.6-spd...Z51.6-spd...6-spd.Auto...4-spd.Auto
..1st.......2.66....2.66........2.97.... ........4.03...........3.06
..2nd.......1.78....1.78........2.07.... ........2.36...........1.63
..3rd.......1.30....1.30........1.43.... ........1.53...........1.00
..4th.......1.00....1.00........1.00.... ........1.15...........0.70
..5th.......0.74....0.74........0.71.... ........0.85
..6th.......0.50....0.50........0.57.... ........0.67
Reverse.....2.90....2.90........3.28.... ......3.06...........2.29
Axle Ratio...3.42....3.42........3.42....2.56 (or 2.73)..2.73(or 3.15)
Performance Package,
performance-oriented package for the
Gymkhana/Autocross enthusiast, includes
power steering, engine oil and transmission
coolers, stiffer springs and stabilizer bars,
specific shock absorbers, larger brakes with
cross-drilled rotors, specific tires and Z51
specific 6-speed manual when ordered with
6-speed manual transmission
performance-oriented package for the
Gymkhana/Autocross enthusiast, includes
power steering, engine oil and transmission
coolers, stiffer springs and stabilizer bars,
specific shock absorbers, larger brakes with
cross-drilled rotors, specific tires and Z51
specific 6-speed manual when ordered with
6-speed manual transmission
..GEAR......Mode..or..Option
............Z06...Std.6-spd...Z51.6-spd...6-spd.Auto...4-spd.Auto
..1st.......2.66....2.66........2.97.... ........4.03...........3.06
..2nd.......1.78....1.78........2.07.... ........2.36...........1.63
..3rd.......1.30....1.30........1.43.... ........1.53...........1.00
..4th.......1.00....1.00........1.00.... ........1.15...........0.70
..5th.......0.74....0.74........0.71.... ........0.85
..6th.......0.50....0.50........0.57.... ........0.67
Reverse.....2.90....2.90........3.28.... ......3.06...........2.29
Axle Ratio...3.42....3.42........3.42....2.56 (or 2.73)..2.73(or 3.15)
