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Old Jan 1, 2024 | 11:13 PM
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Has anyone swapped an auto z51 differat ail for a manual z51 diff? I would like to got from 2.73 to the 3.42
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Old Jan 2, 2024 | 11:51 PM
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Has anyone swapped an auto z51 differat ail for a manual z51 diff? I would like to got from 2.73 to the 3.42
When that swap was done on a C6, there was little or no change in the 1/4 mile times. One serious racer even swapped back to a 2.56 gear and went a bit (.01 IIRC) quicker with no other changes.
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In addition to checking the mechanical fitting between the two also check what you might need to do to the electronics. How will changing the diff ratio affect speedo readings, stability control function, etc, etc.
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In addition to checking the mechanical fitting between the two also check what you might need to do to the electronics. How will changing the diff ratio affect speedo readings, stability control function, etc, etc.
I had checked with my tuner. He is going to correct all that and have to tune transmission again.
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Old Jan 7, 2024 | 07:22 PM
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In addition to checking the mechanical fitting between the two also check what you might need to do to the electronics. How will changing the diff ratio affect speedo readings, stability control function, etc, etc.
It's very easy to change this with hptuners.
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It's very easy to change this with hptuners.
thanks. I just am trying to find a used one removed from a z51 m7 car now.
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Old Jan 8, 2024 | 07:42 AM
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Not so much for a better et but haven't others swapped diffs to more optimize the M7?
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