Does thr automatic have the......
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Does thr automatic have the......
Functional rear vents????
I know the Z51 has one that cools the diff and one that cools the transaxle. Does the Autmatic have this and can you get automatic as a Z51????
I would like a Z51, but automatic seems like a better idea at this point in my life.
Thanks
Gonzo
I know the Z51 has one that cools the diff and one that cools the transaxle. Does the Autmatic have this and can you get automatic as a Z51????
I would like a Z51, but automatic seems like a better idea at this point in my life.
Thanks
Gonzo
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One vent is used to cool the automatic transmission regardless of trim level. Both vents are used with the Z51 option. And yes you can get the automatic with Z51.
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Since GM has designed all those tacky black plastic vents on the car to be functional, does that mean a base C7 with auto, is going to be faster on one side vs the other side with a non functional vent or that the down force will be greater on one side of the car vs the side without the functional vent. Seems that if the C7 needs all those vents to make it stable at high speeds(vs the C6 Z06 and ZR1 without the vents), then the car must be very unstable if one side of the car has a greater down force then the opposite side of the car, and one side of the car slips through the air faster then the other side of the car.
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The vents are functional on all stingrays, whether the heat exchangers for the diff and trans are there is a matter of z51/base selection. I also believe the fender vents are providing cooling air for the rear brakes, but I can't find a confirmation on this.
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If true that would mean that.....
both rear vents blocked off in a base car without an auto.
one rear vent blocked off in a base car with auto trans.
one rear vent blocked off in a Z51 car without an auto trans.
no rear vents blocked off in a Z51 car with an auto trans.
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Since GM has designed all those tacky black plastic vents on the car to be functional, does that mean a base C7 with auto, is going to be faster on one side vs the other side with a non functional vent or that the down force will be greater on one side of the car vs the side without the functional vent. Seems that if the C7 needs all those vents to make it stable at high speeds(vs the C6 Z06 and ZR1 without the vents), then the car must be very unstable if one side of the car has a greater down force then the opposite side of the car, and one side of the car slips through the air faster then the other side of the car.
Some people love tacky black plastic vents, and GM had determined that they are the people with money.
Yes, the car will go faster on one side, but it is the opposite side as the driver. So only if you are riding around with a beefed up passenger will the car go in circles.
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Joe, why all the anger?
Some people love tacky black plastic vents, and GM had determined that they are the people with money.
Yes, the car will go faster on one side, but it is the opposite side as the driver. So only if you are riding around with a beefed up passenger will the car go in circles.
Some people love tacky black plastic vents, and GM had determined that they are the people with money.
Yes, the car will go faster on one side, but it is the opposite side as the driver. So only if you are riding around with a beefed up passenger will the car go in circles.
Bad thing is no 1/4 mile drags, as I won't be able to keep the car in it's lane, and will be thrown off the track.
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Bill,
Good to hear the automatic Z51 gets the dry sump engine as well...
Thats an change from the c6 grand sport manual and automatic transmission...
I guess the handling improvements of the z51 require the dry sump system...
Good to hear the automatic Z51 gets the dry sump engine as well...
Thats an change from the c6 grand sport manual and automatic transmission...
I guess the handling improvements of the z51 require the dry sump system...