Quote:
Originally Posted by crankaholic
I meant that the gen5 1LE has about the same overall gearing as the standard gen5 SS... the LT1 has a very different torque curve, so the lower ratios won't necessarily make the gen6 car faster on a track. It would be fun in a street car though!
 |
Well remember the 5th gen 1LE had a 3:91 rear, the 6th gen 1LE has a 3:73 rear. Same transmission gearing...some didn't like the 3:91's as it meant more shifts. The extra oomph of the LT1 fills that gap. Less shifting, plus less weight and more power...it's gonna move out very well.