Adding a Z06 diff cooler to my C6 DTE diff....Can it be done
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I got all my parts off an extremely low mileage Z06, and was able to swap all the parts I needed. That made the conversion really easy. Trying to convert a standard C6 diff makes things a little trickier.
I'm guessing your car is a manual? What rear gears are you running? If 3.42, you might just be better off selling your diff for a Z06 or ZR1 diff. I'm not sure how much stronger they are than a built C6 diff, but you get the benefit of the bigger ring gear and a factory-built diff.
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I kind of figured I would need diff lines to the trans but I wasn't sure how I would tie the two together. I have already put a lot of money into converting my T56 to TR6060 internals and the C6 diff is a stage 5 DTE with 3.73 ring and pinion. I guess it really boils down to whether or not the Z06 rear diff cover will work on a C6 diff.
Thanks for your input.
BJK
Thanks for your input.
BJK
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This conversion can be done with all GM parts. We have done them to road racing Vettes.
You will need to remove the pinion gear to have the notches cut in so they will turn the rear pump.
The Z06 rear pump/cover will bolt right in (above machining needed).
You will need an export driver's side cover so you can mount the HX.
The fluid lines will bolt right in. Good luck!
You will need to remove the pinion gear to have the notches cut in so they will turn the rear pump.
The Z06 rear pump/cover will bolt right in (above machining needed).
You will need an export driver's side cover so you can mount the HX.
The fluid lines will bolt right in. Good luck!
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Just so you know it's not a cooler. It is in fact a heat exchanger. The differential fluid changes heat with the transmission fluid. If you want a true cooler, I would suggest using the rear pump/cover and run AN-6 lines to a true cooler/radiator mounted somewhere on the rear of the car.
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Just so you know it's not a cooler. It is in fact a heat exchanger. The differential fluid changes heat with the transmission fluid. If you want a true cooler, I would suggest using the rear pump/cover and run AN-6 lines to a true cooler/radiator mounted somewhere on the rear of the car.
BJK
