transmission question
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Melting Slicks
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St Jude Donor '14
transmission question
Hi, I just recently purchased a 2013 G.S,
Answer please.build sheet states trans as MZ6 is this the same as TR6060? Further, on my build sheet its stated as z16/z52,then else where its z51sport pkg and under suspension, FE3. Can you clarify please what these monikers stand for? Thanks
Answer please.build sheet states trans as MZ6 is this the same as TR6060? Further, on my build sheet its stated as z16/z52,then else where its z51sport pkg and under suspension, FE3. Can you clarify please what these monikers stand for? Thanks
Melting Slicks
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Hi, I just recently purchased a 2013 G.S,
Answer please.build sheet states trans as MZ6 is this the same as TR6060? Further, on my build sheet its stated as z16/z52,then else where its z51sport pkg and under suspension, FE3. Can you clarify please what these monikers stand for? Thanks
Answer please.build sheet states trans as MZ6 is this the same as TR6060? Further, on my build sheet its stated as z16/z52,then else where its z51sport pkg and under suspension, FE3. Can you clarify please what these monikers stand for? Thanks
Then, depending on application, you have the RPO codes MM6 (base and Z06), MZ6 (GS), and MH3 (ZR1), each with specific gear ratios and torque/hp ratings.
You also have TR6060s for non Corvette cars, e.g. Camaro, but also Chrysler, Ford, etc.
So an MZ6 is a TR6060 (for that model year), but a TR6060 is not necessarily an MZ6.
At least, that's how I understand it.
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Melting Slicks
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St Jude Donor '14
mz6
TR6060 is the generic name of a Tremec 6-speed transmission. It's the successor of the T56.
Then, depending on application, you have the RPO codes MM6 (base and Z06), MZ6 (GS), and MH3 (ZR1), each with specific gear ratios and torque/hp ratings.
You also have TR6060s for non Corvette cars, e.g. Camaro, but also Chrysler, Ford, etc.
So an MZ6 is a TR6060 (for that model year), but a TR6060 is not necessarily an MZ6.
At least, that's how I understand it.
Then, depending on application, you have the RPO codes MM6 (base and Z06), MZ6 (GS), and MH3 (ZR1), each with specific gear ratios and torque/hp ratings.
You also have TR6060s for non Corvette cars, e.g. Camaro, but also Chrysler, Ford, etc.
So an MZ6 is a TR6060 (for that model year), but a TR6060 is not necessarily an MZ6.
At least, that's how I understand it.
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This may be old info to some of you folks here, but for some of the new members, they may not know ...
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Z16 Performance Package
The 2010-2013 GS has the Z16 Performance Package which also includes a somewhat modified FE3 Suspension (unique to the GS)
Items included in the Grand Sport Z16 Performance Package:
1. Front Brakes . . . . . . .. Z06 . . . . . . . . .Cross-Drilled 14.0” Rotors and 6-Piston Calipers
2. Rear Brakes . . . . . . . . Z06 . . . . . . . . .Cross-Drilled 13.4” Rotors and 4-Piston Calipers
3. Front Stabilizer Bar . . . Z06 . . . . . . . . .31.0 mm
4. Rear Stabilizer Bar . . . .Z06 . . . . . . . . .27.9 mm
5. Front Springs . . . . . . . Z51 . . . . . . . . .526 Lb Rate
6. Rear Springs . . . . . . . .Z51 . . . . . . . . .645 Lb Rate
7. Front Shocks . . . . . . . .Z06
8. Rear Shocks . . . . . . . . Z16 Specific
Dry Sump Engine Oil System and Differential Oil Cooler (Coupes with M6 Transmission Only)
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Z16 Performance Package
The 2010-2013 GS has the Z16 Performance Package which also includes a somewhat modified FE3 Suspension (unique to the GS)
Items included in the Grand Sport Z16 Performance Package:
1. Front Brakes . . . . . . .. Z06 . . . . . . . . .Cross-Drilled 14.0” Rotors and 6-Piston Calipers
2. Rear Brakes . . . . . . . . Z06 . . . . . . . . .Cross-Drilled 13.4” Rotors and 4-Piston Calipers
3. Front Stabilizer Bar . . . Z06 . . . . . . . . .31.0 mm
4. Rear Stabilizer Bar . . . .Z06 . . . . . . . . .27.9 mm
5. Front Springs . . . . . . . Z51 . . . . . . . . .526 Lb Rate
6. Rear Springs . . . . . . . .Z51 . . . . . . . . .645 Lb Rate
7. Front Shocks . . . . . . . .Z06
8. Rear Shocks . . . . . . . . Z16 Specific
Dry Sump Engine Oil System and Differential Oil Cooler (Coupes with M6 Transmission Only)
Z52 denotes the Dry Sump Oil System
Z51 is listed because elements of the old Z51 Package were incorporated into all Grand Sports.
FE3 is the "specific code" for the Z51 springs and shocks.
Melting Slicks
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St Jude Donor '14
Rick t,ron thank you. I was aware that the z16 stood for the Grand Sport model.However and somewhat embarrested to admit did not quite understand what all was included in the package,just loved the look of the wide body.Thanks for the education and not treating me as if I was a dumb a**.sincerely Will
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wlean99: Here is a link to the specific ratios in the different M6 trannys available in ZR1, Z06, GS and base, courtesy of haljensen.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1583545470-post14.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/1583545470-post14.html
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St. Jude Donor '15
"In honor of jpee"
And, to elaborate a bit on Rick's post: the MZ6 trans is teh Z51 trans (slightly different internal gears) from the MN6 for base cars. As mentioned by Rick, there were components of the former years' stand alone Z51 option that were incorporated into the GS model. To my understanding, that's why there is a reference to Z51 in the build sheet (some items are carryover parts from a Z51-equipped car).
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