stock rear gear ratio, '01 Z28
#1
stock rear gear ratio, '01 Z28
Does anyone know what the stock rear end gear ratio is on a 2001 Z28? It has the 5.7 litre motor and automatic transmission. I looked at the owner's manual (nothing there) and the original window sticker from when I bought it (no mention there either). My Z28 has NO upgrade packages. So, is it a 2.73? 3.23? or 3.42? Buehler? Buehler? Anybody?!
Thanks much gang!
Daryl
'01 Z28: K&N, FlowMaster, HyperTech
Thanks much gang!
Daryl
'01 Z28: K&N, FlowMaster, HyperTech
#6
ok not to start a flame its just my opnion of why i dont like the looks 1. the dash is too long feels like your sitting in a cockpit 2. seats feel like you are seating on the ground not really comfortable to me 3. passanger side theres that bump i guess where the tranny is i dunno? 4. 93-97s look worse 98-02 dont look as bad i just dont like the look of the long nose NOW the transam even though on the inside i dont like those for the same reason, on the outside i think they just look plain mean
#7
Lots of people say they dont like the hump.. Allthough ost people have never rode in the passenger side of a f-body yet they still say they dont like it. Doesnt effect the driver. And i dont even notice it if im in the passenger seat.
The low seating is fine to me.. all the old musclecars were like that. plus with my power seats i can raise the seat.. and its fine.
You sound like %95 of the corral who have never drover ridden in an F-body
The low seating is fine to me.. all the old musclecars were like that. plus with my power seats i can raise the seat.. and its fine.
You sound like %95 of the corral who have never drover ridden in an F-body
#9
Where do you guys find the GU2/GU5, I heard it's in the glove department..I remember there was a paper stick to the glove department but it's gone now...so 3.42 was on all M6 from 93-97 or was it an option at one time.
#11
Originally posted by 96Forged281
ok not to start a flame its just my opnion of why i dont like the looks 1. the dash is too long feels like your sitting in a cockpit 2. seats feel like you are seating on the ground not really comfortable to me 3. passanger side theres that bump i guess where the tranny is i dunno? 4. 93-97s look worse 98-02 dont look as bad i just dont like the look of the long nose NOW the transam even though on the inside i dont like those for the same reason, on the outside i think they just look plain mean
ok not to start a flame its just my opnion of why i dont like the looks 1. the dash is too long feels like your sitting in a cockpit 2. seats feel like you are seating on the ground not really comfortable to me 3. passanger side theres that bump i guess where the tranny is i dunno? 4. 93-97s look worse 98-02 dont look as bad i just dont like the look of the long nose NOW the transam even though on the inside i dont like those for the same reason, on the outside i think they just look plain mean
#13
Originally posted by pineapplesink6
i thought if it had the Z rated tires, 245's, it had 3.23. yes or no? maybe i am wrong........what are other ways of telling that it had 3.23 besides the tac!
i thought if it had the Z rated tires, 245's, it had 3.23. yes or no? maybe i am wrong........what are other ways of telling that it had 3.23 besides the tac!
You can tell by checking the door jamb sticker (again, GU2 = 2.73, GU5 = 3.23, GU6 = 3.42) or if you're still in 2nd gear at the end of the 1/4 mile........you've got 2.73's!
#14
Capn Pete;
I respectfully disagree with your above statement concerning the tires not making a difference in what rearend you get.
When I ordered my 2201 Z28 from the factory (maybe different with 2002), if you did not order the "Z" rated tires (code QLC or QEC I think), you could not get the GU5 or 3.23 rearends. This would also have the cars top speed limiter set to 117 MPH.
I have seen the dealers where I live pull alot of fast ones though. Case in point, I saw a brand new 2002 Z28, with an additional charge of $700 for "Chrome rims", and they mounted the "RSA" tires on them, with the RPO code in the door saying it had the GU5 option, which meens they removed the more expensive tires, with the addition of the chrome rims.
SteveC
I respectfully disagree with your above statement concerning the tires not making a difference in what rearend you get.
When I ordered my 2201 Z28 from the factory (maybe different with 2002), if you did not order the "Z" rated tires (code QLC or QEC I think), you could not get the GU5 or 3.23 rearends. This would also have the cars top speed limiter set to 117 MPH.
I have seen the dealers where I live pull alot of fast ones though. Case in point, I saw a brand new 2002 Z28, with an additional charge of $700 for "Chrome rims", and they mounted the "RSA" tires on them, with the RPO code in the door saying it had the GU5 option, which meens they removed the more expensive tires, with the addition of the chrome rims.
SteveC
#15
Originally posted by SteveC
Capn Pete;
I respectfully disagree with your above statement concerning the tires not making a difference in what rearend you get.
When I ordered my 2201 Z28 from the factory (maybe different with 2002), if you did not order the "Z" rated tires (code QLC or QEC I think), you could not get the GU5 or 3.23 rearends. This would also have the cars top speed limiter set to 117 MPH.
SteveC
Capn Pete;
I respectfully disagree with your above statement concerning the tires not making a difference in what rearend you get.
When I ordered my 2201 Z28 from the factory (maybe different with 2002), if you did not order the "Z" rated tires (code QLC or QEC I think), you could not get the GU5 or 3.23 rearends. This would also have the cars top speed limiter set to 117 MPH.
SteveC