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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 05:29 PM
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Does this Vette make my butt look fat?

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I purchased a 2008 Z51 Vert (yes, I called it a Z51; if that gets your knickers in a twist or scrunchies your nipples get over it ) with the manual transmission, and was wondering what the gear ratio in the rear-end is. I used to own a C5, and know the auto trans had a different gear ratio with the Z51 option, but don't remember about the manual trans cars. Does the C6 differ from the C5 in this respect, and if so, what is the gear ratio?
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Originally Posted by Corvette_Ed
Does this Vette make my butt look fat?

j/k


I purchased a 2008 Z51 Vert (yes, I called it a Z51; if that gets your knickers in a twist or scrunchies your nipples get over it ) with the manual transmission, and was wondering what the gear ratio in the rear-end is. I used to own a C5, and know the auto trans had a different gear ratio with the Z51 option, but don't remember about the manual trans cars. Does the C6 differ from the C5 in this respect, and if so, what is the gear ratio?
Well I happen to like scrunched nipples, but anyway, I have a 2006 vert but its not a Z51. But it does have the Z51 option though. can't recall the ratio, but i'm sure you'll get other model Z51 owners that will know....just hang......
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 05:41 PM
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All manual trans get 3.42 rear from the factory.
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 05:45 PM
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All manual trans get 3.42 rear from the factory.
Much appreciated.
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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by RicK T
All manual trans get 3.42 rear from the factory.
Even the Z51 manuals? ...really? I thought they were extra special...guess not... Just razzing you OP!

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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 10:12 PM
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My Base 2006 C6 Z51 DL5 LS2 UV6 UG1 MX0 A6 has a GM8 2.56:1 Rear axle ratio.
I just call it "My Corvette"

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Old Jan 26, 2016 | 10:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Cor430vette
Even the Z51 manuals? ...really? I thought they were extra special...guess not... Just razzing you OP!
they get a special glitter treatment
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Old Jan 27, 2016 | 10:49 AM
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In 2008 and 2009, the Z51 option included a 2.73 rear axle with the A6 transmission; standard ratio for the automatic was 2.56.
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Originally Posted by SouthBaySurfer
In 2008 and 2009, the Z51 option included a 2.73 rear axle with the A6 transmission; standard ratio for the automatic was 2.56.
That's great information, and I appreciate you taking the time to share this, but I was asking about a manual trans....
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My 08 Indy 500 Pace Car replica with the Z51 option has the 3.42 rear end and it is a M6
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One of my friends has an '08 F55 M6 and it also has a 3.42 gear.
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