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Sep 26, 2007 | 11:25 PM

Maui

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St. Jude Donor '08

Shifter differences

Is there any difference between a base C6 shifter and a Z06 shifter?

Sep 26, 2007 | 11:59 PM

Wayne O

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The base tranny has the same 'close' ratios compared to the wider ratio Z51 gearbox.

__GEAR______Mode__or__Option
____________Z06___Std_6-spd___Z51_6-spd___6-spd_Auto___4-spd_Auto
__1st_______2.66____2.66________2.97____ _____4.02________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_____2.73(or_3.15)

Sep 27, 2007 | 12:05 AM

huckleberrydude

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Originally Posted by Wayne O

I assume he is asking about the shifter. I don't know the answer. Sorry

Sep 27, 2007 | 12:13 AM

Maui

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Originally Posted by huckleberrydude

I assume he is asking about the shifter. I don't know the answer. Sorry

Yep, I guess I didn't make myself clear. What I meant is there any difference in the shift throw?

Sep 27, 2007 | 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Maui

Yep, I guess I didn't make myself clear. What I meant is there any difference in the shift throw?

I own both (stock & Z06) shifters and there is no difference in the throw. Using B&M now but it's starting to feel rubbery, going to try Kirban next.

Disclaimer: I have no idea if the 08 Z shifters are different, mine is an 07.

Sep 27, 2007 | 02:00 PM

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The only difference is in the actual shifter base that bolts to the torque tube. The mounts on the C6 (and base C5) have a rubber bushing to keep noise down. The Z06 (both C6 and C5) have a solid bronze insert to keep the actual base (what the shifter bolts to) more solid for a more positive feel.

Sep 27, 2007 | 02:55 PM

Buffy

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Originally Posted by Anthony @ LGMotorsports

And the consequences of this are (1) a firmer, more positive feel that does seem to be a bit shorter, even though it isn't and (2) an occasional rattle, mostly (at least for me) around 3-4K RPM.

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