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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 07:39 PM
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I know the Z06 has different 1,2,and 3 gear ratios. I was thinking about changing the trans in my FRC to a Z06 spec unit for a little help down low, but was curious what youguys thought would you just change the diff. ratio or put in a built trans for similar money?
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Old Apr 16, 2006 | 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by KFK
I know the Z06 has different 1,2,and 3 gear ratios. I was thinking about changing the trans in my FRC to a Z06 spec unit for a little help down low, but was curious what youguys thought would you just change the diff. ratio or put in a built trans for similar money?
I'd just change the rear end ratio. A 3.73 in your car would be similar to the stock MN12 in the Z06. A 4.10 in your car is similar to 3.90s in a Z06.
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Old Apr 17, 2006 | 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by NEVRLIFT
I'd just change the rear end ratio. A 3.73 in your car would be similar to the stock MN12 in the Z06. A 4.10 in your car is similar to 3.90s in a Z06.
I believe a 3.90 rear axle matches the Z06 MN12 gearing, but only for the first 3 gears. 4th, 5th and 6th you get different gearing.


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