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Old May 18, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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What all does the Z51 package include?
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Old May 18, 2008 | 05:27 PM
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Z51 Performance Package includes:
-Larger coss-drilled brake rotors, J55 H/D Brakes
-Performance tuned Formula 1 Goodyear Supercar "run flat" tires
-FE3 H/D suspension (stabilizer bars, springs, shocks)
-G90 3.15 performance axle w/limited slip differential
-Power steering, transmission, and oil coolers

and envy from those that don't have it.
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The 3.15 axle is only for the A6 cars.

The M6 cars get a different set of ratio's and also a transmission cooler.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 05:36 PM
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Originally Posted by redline_ken
Z51 Performance Package includes:
-Larger coss-drilled brake rotors, J55 H/D Brakes
-Performance tuned Formula 1 Goodyear Supercar "run flat" tires
-FE3 H/D suspension (stabilizer bars, springs, shocks)
-G90 3.15 performance axle w/limited slip differential
-Power steering, transmission, and oil coolers

and envy from those that don't have it.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Anthony @ LGMotorsports
The 3.15 axle is only for the A6 cars.

The M6 cars get a different set of ratio's and also a transmission cooler.
I have the A4 Automatic and my window sticker and build sheet both state the G90 - 3.15 axle with my Z51 performance package.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 06:13 PM
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Originally Posted by VET4LES
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Originally Posted by redline_ken
Z51 Performance Package includes:
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and envy from those that don't have it.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 06:33 PM
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3.42s for z51 m6.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by redline_ken
Z51 Performance Package includes:
-Larger coss-drilled brake rotors, J55 H/D Brakes
-Performance tuned Formula 1 Goodyear Supercar "run flat" tires
-FE3 H/D suspension (stabilizer bars, springs, shocks)
-G90 3.15 performance axle w/limited slip differential
-Power steering, transmission, and oil coolers

and envy from those that don't have it.
Yep, that's it.
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3.42s for z51 m6.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 08:20 PM
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2.73 is a performance gear in 2008 for an A6 Z51. Was the 3.15 offered in 2005 with the A4?
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Originally Posted by Ragtop 99
2.73 is a performance gear in 2008 for an A6 Z51. Was the 3.15 offered in 2005 with the A4?
yes the 315 gear was stock as part of the z51 package in 05 a4 z51 also no automatics get a special trans cooler, with the z51 package or oil cooler, they get the normal trans cooler that all automatics have and no oil cooler. gm did some trickery in there advertisements
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Default 08 Brochure gear ratios

Reading from the 08 brochure options
2.73 performance axle with paddle shift is available.
2.73 also comes standard in the Z 51 package with the other stuff.

I assume the standard ratio with auto is still the 2.56 same as 07, but I couldn't find it in the brochure.

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Originally Posted by Anthony @ LGMotorsports
The 3.15 axle is only for the A6 cars.
Not true. The 2.56 gears are standard and 2.73s are optional (as part of the Z51 package or also as a freestanding option).



Originally Posted by Ragtop 99
2.73 is a performance gear in 2008 for an A6 Z51. Was the 3.15 offered in 2005 with the A4?
Yes.



Originally Posted by LarryMJones
I assume the standard ratio with auto is still the 2.56 same as 07, but I couldn't find it in the brochure.
Correct.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 11:47 PM
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If its a manual tranny you're considering its worth getting the Z51 just for the close ratio gear box IMO. Much better performance over the standard gear box in the first three gears.
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Old May 18, 2008 | 11:59 PM
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Originally Posted by LS1LT1
Not true. The 2.56 gears are standard and 2.73s are optional (as part of the Z51 package or also as a freestanding option).



Yes.



Correct.
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Originally Posted by slvr76
If its a manual tranny you're considering its worth getting the Z51 just for the close ratio gear box IMO. Much better performance over the standard gear box in the first three gears.
The ratios aren't really closer (measured as a percent change between gears), but the gearing is shorter and that was a factor in my decision too.

Last edited by Ragtop 99; May 19, 2008 at 09:02 AM.
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Old May 19, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by slvr76
If its a manual tranny you're considering its worth getting the Z51 just for the close ratio gear box IMO. Much better performance over the standard gear box in the first three gears.
1st thru 4th the Z51 manual is a WIDE RATIO gear box.
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Sorry...I meant to say A4. Typo
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Old May 19, 2008 | 03:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Anthony @ LGMotorsports
The 3.15 axle is only for the A6 cars.

The M6 cars get a different set of ratio's and also a transmission cooler.

3:42 gears
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Old May 19, 2008 | 04:14 PM
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Guy's I have 07 C6 A6 Z51 and I just installed an exhaust and the rear shows a 2:56 gear, not a 3:15. so how can we be sure the Z51 has as far as gears.
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