6 speed conversion
07-22-2014, 03:47 PM
#16
I can't understand why anyone would want to do this with the non Z06 bits... they are stronger, more aftermarket parts and just better all the way around.... I wouldn't want to do this with the no z06 bits.... I want it to be an upgrade in every sense of the word..... more gears, better gears, stronger case the list goes on
Did think that the Z stuff would hold up to more power though.
07-22-2014, 04:16 PM
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07-22-2014, 04:22 PM
#18
Any idea on true cost sterling?
07-22-2014, 05:36 PM
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07-22-2014, 06:34 PM
#20
Bit of mis-information here. There are no structural differences between the later torque tubes and the one from a Z, this includes the hardware change. The later diffs are all the same being either two or three "rib" units. The Z had shot peened gears, and the ratios were slightly different. That's it. If you want an M6 vs an M12 I see no reason why Carls kit wouldn't fit both if you're using '01+ parts.
Also, a call the DTE would provide you with a diff and trans that'll handle whatever power level you want to accommodate.
On another note, having had both in similar cars I prefer the closer ratios the M12 has.
Also, a call the DTE would provide you with a diff and trans that'll handle whatever power level you want to accommodate.
On another note, having had both in similar cars I prefer the closer ratios the M12 has.
07-22-2014, 06:54 PM
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07-22-2014, 06:58 PM
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07-22-2014, 07:08 PM
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07-22-2014, 07:17 PM
#24
I simply said there were no structural differences between the Z and the later model components. You're correct with the changes being made. The later cars benefitted from the Z in that respect.
You should probably just chill the F out. I was only trying to help with a bit of extra info. I don't believe I said anything about what you are buying or what I thought about it. Having had two different manual corvettes (one being a highly modified Z) I thought I would try to help. Sorry if you felt I was overstepping my bounds on a public web forum.
You should probably just chill the F out. I was only trying to help with a bit of extra info. I don't believe I said anything about what you are buying or what I thought about it. Having had two different manual corvettes (one being a highly modified Z) I thought I would try to help. Sorry if you felt I was overstepping my bounds on a public web forum.
07-22-2014, 08:50 PM
#25
Nordschleife Master
07-22-2014, 10:20 PM
#28
Nordschleife Master
As far as I can see, another user with plenty of real corvette experience tried to be helpful.
Followed by an 18 minute period where Sterling wound himself up.
Followed by an 18 minute period where Sterling wound himself up.
Bit of mis-information here. There are no structural differences between the later torque tubes and the one from a Z, this includes the hardware change. The later diffs are all the same being either two or three "rib" units. The Z had shot peened gears, and the ratios were slightly different. That's it. If you want an M6 vs an M12 I see no reason why Carls kit wouldn't fit both if you're using '01+ parts.
Also, a call the DTE would provide you with a diff and trans that'll handle whatever power level you want to accommodate.
On another note, having had both in similar cars I prefer the closer ratios the M12 has.
Also, a call the DTE would provide you with a diff and trans that'll handle whatever power level you want to accommodate.
On another note, having had both in similar cars I prefer the closer ratios the M12 has.
the torque tubes are larger and have higher level quality components... the gears are thicker..... and the cases are more reinforced.... why did GM change them if they were so good.... tell you what.. you buy what goes in my car and you pay for it when it breaks... otherwise... get on another thread and bust ***** on someone who is doing something other than stock.... huh? umkay? oh, and internet engineer degrees are required if you are going to jump into the deep end of the pool....
07-23-2014, 10:50 AM
#29
Instructor
Bit of mis-information here. There are no structural differences between the later torque tubes and the one from a Z, this includes the hardware change. The later diffs are all the same being either two or three "rib" units. The Z had shot peened gears, and the ratios were slightly different. That's it. If you want an M6 vs an M12 I see no reason why Carls kit wouldn't fit both if you're using '01+ parts.
Also, a call the DTE would provide you with a diff and trans that'll handle whatever power level you want to accommodate.
On another note, having had both in similar cars I prefer the closer ratios the M12 has
Also, a call the DTE would provide you with a diff and trans that'll handle whatever power level you want to accommodate.
On another note, having had both in similar cars I prefer the closer ratios the M12 has
I am sorry if this is the wrong forum thread for asking questions?
07-23-2014, 10:54 AM
#30
^^ this is exactly the right place for asking these questions and can't figure out why Sterling went off the rails. The info Jon B posted is the sort of info we need here.