C6 Corvette Z51 and base model comparison

In this video I go over the differences between a early base model C6 corvette, and the Z51. This is not exhaustive, and doesn't mention the transmission and rear end gearing options you can get on the Z51, but gives you an overview of where things are and the differences if you wanted to upgrade with some Z51 parts on your base car.

[sbc_jake_]

Interesting thing that I found out. I was doing an oil change on my wife's 08 non z51 base and noticed that where the oil cooling lines would come out there is a catalytic converter sitting just inches away. Doesnt really make much sence to have something that gets to 500-800 degrees or 1200 under heavy load just in close proximity to a cooling line is. Seeing that the corvette is a car that has alot of engineering, makes you wonder why they didn't put a heat shield there.

[Spirited_Driver]

You forgot to mention the TRANSMISSION is different, the Z51 has a shorter 1st, 2nd and 3rd gear inside the manual transmission (autocross), regardless of the final drive ring/pinion.

[WWthatsjustSad]

Awesome video, very informative. Thank you for posting

[alfie]

That’s a fantastic video. Very informative! I’m considering switching out from a Boxster into a vette

[battlenet]

You really did tear down your whole car just to show us the difference :0

[MrSokkermasta]

Geez man. I love this video. Super informative

[Sega]

Great video! Give this man more views.

-Cheers from Moore Hall ;)

[GrantCaswell-uu]

Is the z51 only for ls2 cars or do the 2008 and up also have a z51 trim option

[jwhezc]

Does an '06 Corvette Z51 with manual transmission have a transmission cooler? Could there be a leak that shows up just behind and inside the left front tire?

[Beezy_Builds]

Thanks for the info brother looking to uograde to a ls3 z51 chassis

[NurFaCeFoo]

Great video! I did the Z06 sway bar front/back, 13.4" Z51 2 piece rotors with color matched Z51 Caliper brakets, On my way to do the DeWitts Oil/Trans Radiator with dual fan system. Do you think its worth it to do the Z51 radiator or go with the stock and add external oil cooler?

[richarddobreny]

Z51 also has a greasable rear suspension knuckle, don’t forget to give it an occasional shot of grease

[AwsomeOpZ]

So it wouldn’t take much to upgrade a base corvette? I’ve got a 2012 1lt

[brotherbryan]

Thumbs up read video now can you do one between the Zo6 c6 vs zl1 c6
Ok thank you