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z06invb · 03-21-2009, 03:57 AM

The GT probably uses the 5 speed for cost containment just like they stick with the live axle on them. Keeps the MSRP down.

I had a 2003 Mach 1 with the 4.6 4V and even though it was only rated at 305 HP her best 1/4 time stock was 13.26 @ 106.26 which was not too bad at the time.

03-21-2009, 03:57 AM	#5
z06invb Drives: 2001 Chevy Corvette Z06 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 135	The GT probably uses the 5 speed for cost containment just like they stick with the live axle on them. Keeps the MSRP down. I had a 2003 Mach 1 with the 4.6 4V and even though it was only rated at 305 HP her best 1/4 time stock was 13.26 @ 106.26 which was not too bad at the time.