question about gearing in new Z06
12-14-2005, 09:01 AM
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question about gearing in new Z06 Ok, if i hear correctly the new z06 has 3.42 which isn't all that low of gearing, plus it has a high revving engine, which means your can hit 60 while still in first. I also hear it runs about a 11.7 quarter according to a few magazines and chevrolet. Thats damn fast for a stock car for under 70k. Not that i will ever be able to afford anything of the sort, but if someone were to just switch the gears for lower ones like 3.73, 3.90, maybe 4.10s wouldn't that make a BIG difference in the quarter mile times?
12-14-2005, 01:56 PM
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Yes if you could get the traction. We have to remember this car is optimized for road racing ie cornering and stopping. Wheelspin is a huge problem with the stock engine and gearing. Stickier tires will be needed.
12-14-2005, 08:16 PM
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If it is like the C5s then it has different gearing in the transmission to allow the 3.42 in the rear to act more like a 3.90 or so.
