2001 Chevrolet Corvette Restoration Kit
New Clutch
All Corvettes, when equipped with the 6-speed manual transmission (optional
on
coupes and
convertibles, standard on
Z06) feature a revised clutch with greater clamping power to accommodate
increased torque. This
new
clutch design also provides for lower pedal effort, making manual-equipped
Corvettes more satisfying to drive.
New Synchronizers
Carbon blocker rings have been installed on all manual transmission forward gears to provide for
smoother shifts and additional robustness.
In
the case
of
the Z06, a car that begs to be driven hard on the racetrack, most
of
the other components
in
the drivetrain were optimized for durability and improved performance.
New M12 6-Speed Manual
This transmission is unique to the
Z06, is the only transmission available for that model and is not
available on coupe
or
convertible. It has more aggressive gearing to increase torque multiplication
in
most
forward gears, allowing
for
more rapid acceleration and more usable torque at higher speeds. The
following comparisons serve to illustrate the differences between the M12 and MM6 (which is optional on
coupe and convertible models):
Gear
Ratios
Vehicle Speed @ Redline
Other M12 Modifications
A transmission temperature sensor was added to protect the M12 from higher thermal stresses. The
sensor warns the driver via the Driver
Information Center with a "trans over temp" light
if
thermal loads
become excessive - meaning that the transmission could be damaged
if
not allowed to cool down.
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