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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 07:08 PM
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The Z51 package says "additional cooling". what exactly is the additional cooling this package does...motor, transmission?
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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 07:14 PM
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There is an additional oil cooler keeping the engine oil temperature down to allow track usage. I still hit 299 degrees F with my C6 Z51 -05 being on track.

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Old Feb 17, 2010 | 07:17 PM
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Also includes a tranny cooler on the MN6
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thanks...i'm picking up an '08 Jetstream Blue, Z51, 3LTw/nav, M6, NPP Exhaust Monday....can't wait!
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Power steering cooler as well

Congrats, you won't be disappointed

Z51 Performance Package

A performance-oriented package for the Gymkhana/Autocross enthusiast

Includes: extra cooling (oil, trans in a manual, power steering), stiffer springs and stabilizer bars, specific shock absorbers, larger brakes with cross-drilled rotors, specific tires (Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar) and Z51-specific 6-speed manual when ordered with 6-speed manual transmission, 3.42's w/ limited slip or (GU2) performance axle ratio (3.42) with 6-speed paddle shift automatic

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I think I read a post a year or so back where not all Z51's had engine oil coolers.
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Old Feb 18, 2010 | 08:29 AM
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The A6 cars do not have an oil cooler. The only "additional cooling" for them is for the power steering fluid.
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