05-24-2015, 05:10 PM | #1 |
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Disappointed at no 7 speed manual?
I keep reading that people are disappointed that the 6th gen is not getting the TR-6070 7 speed in favor of the TR-6060 6 speed. Why is this? Did you think it had better gearing for performance? Did you just want 3 overdrive gears? Did you think it was a stronger trans? Does it shift better? Did you want it for better mpg?
I bet most of you thought that the 7 speed had more forward gears and better ratios for performance. I'm here to tell you that the 7 speed has 4 forward gears just like the 6 speed. The 7 speed just has a extra overdrive. Look at the 7 speed ratios 1st-2.97 2nd-2.07 3rd-1.43 4th-1.00 5th-.71 6th-.57 7th-.48 Now look at the 6 speed ratios 1st-3.01 2nd-2.07 3rd-1.43 4th-1.00 5th-.84 6th-.57 As you can see the gearing is almost identical other than the fact that the 6th speed has a little stronger 1st gear and no 7th gear. Torque capacity of the 7speed is only 20ftlbs better. Considering the TR-6060 has gone in such cars as the ZL1 and GT-500 I think it will be plenty strong for a 6th gen SS. As far as shifting, well I wouldn't know. I guess you would have to drive a C7 and then a ATS-V back to back. The only real thing I see it helping is mpg and that's a maybe.
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05-24-2015, 05:34 PM | #3 |
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Yeah I was just speaking in terms of transmission vs transmission and why I see so many say they would rather have the 7 speed.
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05-24-2015, 09:09 PM | #4 |
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I think most people wanted the 7 spd Manual just for the cool factor of having it. I admit I wanted to just to say it had a 7 spd manual. But I agree it will prob come next year.
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05-24-2015, 09:17 PM | #5 |
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as a zl1 owner I would love a 7th gear on the highway going 90
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05-24-2015, 09:25 PM | #6 |
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It will have it in the next year or two
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05-24-2015, 09:45 PM | #7 |
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Likely being saved for 1LE or better yet and more likely........Z/28.
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05-24-2015, 09:58 PM | #8 |
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I thought it was an issue fitting in the chassis etc? Maybe they just need more time...
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05-24-2015, 10:19 PM | #9 |
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According to Aaron Link, Camaro lead development engineer, when asked about this at the unveiling stated the 7speed manual didnt fit in the tunnel.
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05-24-2015, 10:27 PM | #10 |
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Makes sense to me . ATS-V didn't get it either.
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05-25-2015, 06:57 AM | #11 |
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Are transmission dimensions listed anywhere?
I'm not really disappointed it's not in the Camaro. Would have been nice to have the Corveet power train with a manual.
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05-25-2015, 07:52 AM | #12 |
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I don't want a 7 speed so I'm very happy it was left out
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05-25-2015, 08:00 AM | #14 |
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I'm disappointed only because I never liked the TR6060 in my 2010 5th gen SS. I'm not looking forward to it in a 6th gen. Hopefully though it's been improved over the years to reduce the notchy 2nd and 3rd gears.
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