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I am trying to figure out the meaning of the alpha/numeric nomenclature that covette uses to describe engine,accessory packages and body styles; ex LT1, LS4, Z1, Z06, .....etc. Is there a reference document? Is there any logic or meaning in these abbreviations.
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Sorry. That if you recieved that previous post, it didn't include everything that I intended. I will provide a link below to tell you almost everything about corvettes. The LT, and LS codes are for the engine package
5.7 Liter LT1, LT4, LT5 V85.7 Liter LS1, LS6 V86.0 Liter LS2 V86.2 Liter LS3 V87.0 Liter LS7 V86.2 Liter LS9 V8 supercharged The ZR1, Z06, Z51 are pertaining to performance pakage ie suspension etc.The C4, C5, C5 etc is referring to the generation.Here is the link: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Corvette I hope you find this info helpful. If you need anything else let me know. Thanks
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Waiting for answer to my third questionTony
I apologize if you didn't receive all of the information you were looking for. I thought that link I provided covered it all. What information are you still looking for. I will do my best to help. Again, sorry for any misunderstanding.
Dear Mr. Diag,
1. Would you explain what "Active Handling" is? How does it work?
2. Also, there are three modes of driving which are selected by a switch on the console. Would you please explain what these modes do and how they act? The owners manual does not do a good job of explaining. Also, last explanation from your colleague was not detailed enough.
3. Last question: Do you know of a good reference book which explains the workings of the 2008 Corvette. I do not think a shop manual is basic enough for me. The web site you referred me to was basically an excerpt from the Corvette Black Book which I have and read. It is ok but not very detailed. Also, It does not explain all of the acronyms which Covette uses (see previous questions).
tony
Hi Tony,I will do my best to try and shed some more light on the things that you have mentioned. My goal is to help you with your questions, and provide you with quality service. Unfortunately some information can be very difficult to obtain. I have looked and so far I have not been able to find any sort of good reference book that will tell you what you would like to know about your car, with any more detail than the owner’s manual. I would think that this type of info would be readily available for those of us that are Corvette enthusiasts, but am starting to wonder where it could be hiding. I will continue to look and let you know if I can find anything. In the mean time, I can provide you with some info that might help. First, I will include a list of option codes, also known as RPO codes, for the C6 vettes. These codes are usually 3 characters and indicate options that were available for the vehicle. Most GM cars and trucks have an option label (sometimes on inside of glove compartment or in trunk) that lists the options the vehicle was built with. For instance, ZR1 is an actual option code for “Performance Package Special Coupe” on the Corvettes. The LS6, LS1, etc. are option codes for the engine. The C1-C6 which is not the same as an option code but is the generation of the Corvette. You will find a rather lengthy list of option codes at the end of this post. Now, I will try to explain active handling. Active handling is designed to detect and correct unwanted vehicle maneuvers. Inputs to the control computer are provided by sensors which calculate steering angle, yaw rate, and lateral acceleration. (Yaw is the vehicle’s propensity to rotate about its center. Lateral acceleration is calculated by determining the amount of centrifugal force created in a turn.) The system also ties in with the ABS sensors, traction control sensors, and the hydraulic brake circuits. This system has the ability to grab hold of a poorly executed maneuver and help correct or reduce too much understeer (when the front tires are turned but the car is not turning as much as intended due to loss of traction in front tires to some degree,) or oversteer (when the car is turning more than intended due to loss of traction in the rear tires to some degree.) The Corvette’s system is much different than the older stability control systems which could react too quickly and take away the feel of performance and handling. The Corvette’s system still lets you have that sporty feel and have more input on what the car actually does. The system goes into action only when the car’s limits have been exceeded. The system activates when it determines there is a significant difference between what the driver is attempting to make the car do in a corner and what the car is actually doing in the corner. Since some corvettes are driven on a race track occasionally, there is a competitive driving mode that deactivates the traction control system. Although the stability system’s sensors and wheel braking hydraulics are still armed and in the game, it still allows moderate wheel spin for added acceleration and cornering corrections (oversteer) without backing off the throttle, changing ignition timing, or applying brakes to spinning rear wheels. I hope this information helps. Let me know what you think.RPO codes that I have just found for the C6 Corvette.AAB Memory Driver Convenience PackageACA Net Cargo, IntrusionAG2 Adjuster Passenger Seat Power, Multi-DirectionalAJK Control Seat, Power Bolster, Power LumbarAJ7 Restraint System Seat, Inflatable, Driver and Passenger, Front and SideAL0 Sensor Indicator Inflatable Restraint, Front Passenger/Child Presence DetectorALP Altered Vehicle Altered VehicleALZ Altered Vehicle Restricted Vehicle ContentAN4 Restraint Provisions ChildAP9 Net ConvenienceAQ9 Seat Front Bucket, Passenger, Driver, ReclinerAR9 Seat Front Bucket, DeluxeAXJ Vehicle Type Passenger CarAX4 Restraint Conversion Seat, Manual, EuropeanBAG Parts Package ExportBGR Plant Code Bowling Green, KY, USABS1 Insulation Acoustical PackageBTS Modification OSRVM, Field of View, ECE Requirement C6 Corvette RPO CodesB1T Buildout PlantB2M Identification First Three Weeks OrdersB3V Test Extended WaterB4H Modification Noise Control, ExportB4P Modification Noise Control, Transmission Control ModuleCC3 Roof Hatch, Removable, TransparentCE4 Washer Headlamp, High PressureCFB Roof Non-RemovableCFC Roof Non-Removable, Carbon Fiber C6 Corvette RPO CodesCF7 Roof Hatch, Removable, Non-TransparentCJ2 HVAC System Air Conditioner Front, Automatic Temperature Control, Auxiliary Temperature ControlCK4 Country GreeceCM7 Roof Convertible, Folding, PowerCT1 Country BelgiumCT2 Country AustriaCT3 Country GermanyCT4 Country LuxembourgCT5 Country NetherlandsCT6 Country ItalyCT7 Country DenmarkCT9 Country SpainCU1 Country Norway C6 Corvette RPO CodesCU2 Country FinlandCU3 Country FranceCU4 Country SwedenCU5 Country SwitzerlandCU7 Country KuwaitCU8 Country Saudi ArabiaCU9 Country United KingdomCV3 Country MexicoCV5 Country JapanCV6 Country ChileCW2 Country Gulf Areas (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE)CX1 Country ArgentinaC05 Roof Convertible FoldingC2L Roof Package, Dual Removable C6 Corvette RPO CodesDCP Processing Directions and Connections Service Package C6 Corvette RPO CodesDD0 Mirror Outside Left and Right, Remote Control, Electric, Heated Light SensitiveDD8 Mirror Inside Rearview Light SensitiveDL8 Mirror Outside Left and Right, Remote Control, Electric, HeatedD30 Color Override Approved Color and Trim Combinations, All Products C6 Corvette RPO CodesD42 Shade Rear CompartmentEF7 Country United States of America (USA)EPP Identification EPA Mass CertificationEXP Export I.E.SE2C Order to Delivery Expedite to Customer C6 Corvette RPO CodesFE1 Suspension System Soft RideFE2 Suspension System Ride, HandlingFE3 Suspension System SportFE4 Suspension System Special Ride and Handling C6 Corvette RPO CodesFE5 Suspension System Ride, Handling, PerformanceFE9 Certification Emission, FederalFLT Sales Processing Option C6 Corvette RPO CodesF49 Fleet Incentive Paramount Pictures C6 Corvette RPO Codes(B/C/D/E/F/G/K/N/S/2T/U/W/Y/7L-TA/3Z-TRK CKGMLNSTUX)F55 Chassis Continuously Variable Real Time Damping Magneto Rheological C6 Corvette RPO CodesF92 Chassis Continuously Variable Real Time Damping Magneto Rheological, Specific TuningGM8 C6 Corvette RPO Codes Axle Rear 2.56 RatioGU2 Axle Rear 2.73 RatioGU6 Axle Rear 3.42 Ratio C6 Corvette RPO CodesIL3 Trim Interior Design (L3)IL5 Trim Interior Design (L5)IL6 Trim Interior Design (L6)IP3 Trim Interior Design (P3)JAF Brake Provisions Europe C6 Corvette RPO CodesJJA PT Dress Subassembly Installed (Modular Optimization Method Only)JJB PT Dress Subassembly Not Installed (Modular Optimization Method Only)JL5 Control Manual Transmission, First to Fourth Gear Skip ShiftJL9 Brake System Power, Front and Rear Disc, Antilock, Front and Rear WheelJ55 Brake System Heavy DutyJ56 Brake System Power, Front and Rear Disc, Antilock, Front and Rear Wheel, Heavy DutyJ57 Brake System Power, Front and Rear Disc, Antilock, Front and Rear Wheel, Heavy Duty, Ceramic RotorsKA1 Heater Seat, FrontKJ5 Protector Shipping, Shock Absorber C6 Corvette RPO CodesKNP Cooling System Transmission, HDKNR Cooling System AxleKPS Cooler Oil, EngineK63 Generator 110 ampLS3 Engine Gas, 8 Cylinder, 6.2L, SFI, Aluminum, HO, GMLS7 Engine Gas, 8 Cylinder, 7.0L, SFI, Aluminum, GMLS9 Engine Gas, 8 Cylinder, 6.2L, SFI, Aluminum, HO, INTER CLR SC, GMMAE Marketing Area EuropeMH3 Transmission Manual 6 Speed, Tremec, 85mm, 2.29 1st, 0.818 5th, 0.675 6thMM6 Transmission Manual 6 Speed, Tremec, 85mm, 2.66 1st, 0.50 6th, O/DMN6 Merchandised Transmission Manual 6 Speed ProvisionsMX0 Merchandised Transmission Automatic Provisions, O/DMYC Transmission Automatic 6 Speed, HMD, 6L80MZ6 Transmission Manual 6 Speed, Tremec, 85mm, 2.97 1st, 0.57 6th, O/DNA3 Emission System JapanNB8 Emission Override California SystemNB9 Emission Override Emissions Override, State-SpecificNC7 Emission Override Federal SystemNE1 Certification Emission, Geographically Restricted Registration for Vehicles Up to 14,000 lbs GVW (Use 2003 Model Year)NK4 Steering Wheel Sport LeatherNPP Exhaust System PerformanceNP7 Steering Column EEC ApprovedNT4 Emission System EEC 05NT7 Emission System Federal, Tier 2NU1 Emission System California, LEV2NU5 Emission System California, Bin 4N33 Steering Column Tilt TypeN37 Steering Column Tilt, TelescopingPYC Wheel 18 x 9.5 Front and 19 x 12 Rear, Aluminum, Painted, VAR 2PYD Wheel 18 x 9.5 Front and 19 x 12 Rear, Aluminum, Painted, VAR 3PYE Wheel 18 x 9.5 Front and 19 x 12 Rear, Chrome, VAR 2QG6 Wheel 18 x 8.5 Front and 19 x 10 Rear, Aluminum, StyledQG7 Wheel 18 x 8.5 Front and 19 x 10 Rear, PolishedQL9 Wheel 18 x 9.5 Front and 19 x 12 Rear, PolishedQX1 Wheel 18 x 8.5 Front and 19 x 10 Rear, J, Aluminum, Painted (Do Not Use After Model Year 2011)Q10 Wheel 18 x 9.5 Front and 19 x 12 RearQ44 Wheel 18 x 9.5 Front and 19 x 12 Rear, Aluminum, PaintedQ6A Wheel 19 x 10 Front and 20 x 12 Rear, Aluminum, Cast, PaintedQ6B Wheel 19 x 10 Front and 20 x 12 Rear, Aluminum, Cast, ChromeQ6J Wheel 19 x 10 Front and 20 x 12 Rear, Aluminum, Cast, ChromeQ8A Wheel 18 x 9.5 Front and 19 x 12 Rear, Chrome, VAR 1Q9V Wheel 18 x 8.5 Front and 19 x 10 Rear, Aluminum, Forged ChromeSSC Performance Package Super SportSSG Graphic Switch Function SymbolTUM Alarm Seat Belt Warning, AdditionalT1G Vehicle Military Personnel DeliveryT62 Lamp System Daytime Running - DeleteT79 Lamp Fog, RearT84 Headlamps Right Rule of the Road, E MarkT85 Headlamps Left Rule of the Road, E MarkT90 Lamp Signaling and Marker, ExportT93 Lamp Tail and Stop, SpecialUA2 Theft Deterrent System Export SpecificUD4 Alarm Vehicle Speed, 120 km/hUE1 Communication System Vehicle, G.P.S. 1UG1 Opener Garage Door, UniversalUJM Tire Pressure Indicator Manual LearnUK1 Frequencies JapaneseUK3 Control Steering Wheel, AccessoryULS Lock Control Steering ColumnUL2 Frequencies European RadioUPF Wireless Interface Short Range, Voice RecUS3 Antenna DiversityUS8 Radio AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan, CD, Auto Tone, Clock ETR, MP3, RDSUS9 Radio AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan, RDS, Multiple Compact Disc, Auto Tone Control, Clock, ETR, MP3UV6 Display Head UpU19 Speedometer Instrument, Kilometer and Miles, Kilometer OdometerU2J Digital Audio System S-Band, Not InstalledU2K Digital Audio System S-BandU3U Radio AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan, DVD, CD, Clock ETR, Navigation, Voice Rec , MP3U3Z Radio AM/FM Stereo, Seek/Scan, DVD, CD, Clock, ETR Navigation, Voice Rec, MP3, VICSU52 Cluster Instrument, ElectronicU65 Speaker System 7, PremiumU66 Speaker System 7, CustomVAW Handling Charge Bowling Green Assembly To Tecstar Bowling Green KY and Return To Bowling Green AssemblyVA5 Language Label EnglishVBX Language Label ArabicVB1 Label Shipping, JapanVCJ Handling Charge Bowling Green Assembly to Ground Effects LTD, Bowling Green KY and Return to Bowling Green AssemblyVC4 Label Price/Fuel Economy, Puerto Rico and Virgin IslandsVC5 Label Shipping, Except US, US Possessions, or JapanVDA Accessory Mesh PackageVDD Vehicle Information DVD, Customer OrientationVDN Accessory Cover - Vehicle, Indoor, Flag LogoVEB Accessory Pedal Cover SetVEU Accessory Wheels, 18/19 inch, Alloy, PolishedVFS Accessory Wheels, 18/19 inch, Alloy, ChromeVG6 Label Information Bumper Impact, 5 mph, CaliforniaVH3 Label Information Bumper Impact, 5 mph , HawaiiVH5 Plate Vehicle IdentificationVH9 Envelope Owner Information ManualVJ5 Accessory Cover - Vehicle, Outdoor, Flag LogoVKG Modification Requirement, Lead-Free CompliantVK3 License Plate Front, Front Mounting PackageVLN Accessory WindscreenVL4 License Plate Front Mounting Package, EECVL6 License Plate Front, Front Mounting Package, JapaneseVL7 Label Information Bumper Impact, 5 mph, Front and Rear, New YorkVPK Sales Package Corvette Accessory Package AVPL Sales Package Corvette Accessory Package BVQJ Handling Charge Bowling Green Assembly to Accessories in Motion, Louisville KY and Return to Bowling Green AssemblyVS7 Vehicle Non-SaleableVT7 Owners Manual English LanguageVZ3 Label Mercury Disposal NotificationV1R Handling Charge Holden Sup One Border CrossingV1S Handling Charge Holden Sup Two Borders CrossingV76 Hook TowV8C Vehicle Statement MexicoV8D Vehicle Statement USV8E Vehicle Statement CanadaV83 Vehicle Statement ECE OrganizationV87 Vehicle Statement Gulf States OrganizationWDV Warranty Waiver Partial DeductibleWG4 Model Conversion Grand SportW11 Navigation Disc Data NAV Data 1W12 Navigation Disc Data NAV Data 2W92 Sales Direct SaleXBH Tire Front P245/40ZR18 LL (88Y) BW RF4XFA Tire Front P275/35ZR18 LL (87Y) BW RF4XFG Tire Front P285/30ZR19 LL BW RF4XL7 Frequencies Rating 315 MHZ, Long DistanceXL8 Frequencies Rating 433 MHZXW6 Paint Finish MetallicYE8 Vehicle Test, EngineeringYFJ Tire Rear P325/30ZR19 LL (94Y) BW RF4YF5 Certification Emission, CaliforniaYPI Tire Rear P285/35ZR19 LL (90Y) BW RF4YPS Tire Rear P335/25ZR20 LL BW RF4Y6X Test Pre Order EvaluationZR1 Performance Package Special CoupeZR6 Show Vehicle ZoneZV6 Modification Rear Shock Damping, European RequirementZ15 Sales Package Grand Sport Collector EditionZ16 Performance Package Grand SportZ49 Country CanadaZ5X Mirror Provision Arabic LanguageZ51 Performance Package HandlingZ52 Merchandised Package Dry Sump System0B1 Embroidery Embroidery, Cross Flags02I Interior Trim Cobalt Red (04)023 Trim Combination Leather, Cobalt Red (3) (05)026 Trim Combination Leather, Ebony/Cobalt Red (6) (07)1SZ Discount Option Package1ZR Package ZR Option 110U Primary Color Exterior, Arctic White (02)17A Stripe Color Accent, Silver (91)17U Primary Color Exterior, Switchblade Silver Metallic (09)19I Interior Trim Ebony (I) (00)193 Trim Combination Leather, Ebony (3) (00)195 Trim Combination Leather, Ebony, (5) (01)2LT Package LT Option 22LZ Package LZ Option 22SS Package SS Option 22ZR Package ZR Option 224I Interior Trim Ebony/Brick (I) (07)245 Trim Combination Leather, Ebony/Brick (5) (08)3LT Package LT Option 33LZ Package LZ Option 33ZR Package ZR Option 331I Interior Trim Ebony/Light Cashmere (I) (07)313 Trim Combination Leather, Ebony/Light Cashmere (3) (07)316 Trim Combination Leather, Ebony/Light Cashmere (6) (07)35T Top Color Gray Beige (05)37T Top Color Titan Gray (05)4LT Package LT Option 44LZ Package LZ Option 440A Stripe Color Accent, White (91)41T Top Color Black (96)41U Primary Color Exterior, Black (02)42I Interior Trim Ebony/Very Light Linen (I) (08)425 Trim Combination Leather, Ebony/Very Light Linen (5) (08)45U Primary Color Exterior, Velocity Yellow Tintcoat (06)5LZ Package LZ Option 55V5 Accessory Spoiler57U Primary Color Exterior, Cyber Gray Metallic (09)70U Primary Color Exterior, Torch Red (02)75A Stripe Color Accent, Red (91)78I Interior Trim Ebony/Dark Titanium (I) (09)785 Trim Combination Leather, Ebony/Dark Titanium (5) (09)84I Interior Trim Light Titanium (06)843 Trim Combination Leather, Light Titanium (843) (06)846 Trim Combination Leather, Ebony/Light Titanium (6) (07)85U Primary Color Exterior, Bluestream Tintcoat (08)89U Primary Color Exterior, Crystal Claret Tintcoat (08)90A Stripe Color Accent, Medium Gray (96)
MrDiag,I am currently planning on taking my Corvette to the drag strip. As youknow, it is an LS3 with a paddle shifter.What is the procedure for efficient drag racing with this car? I have heardseveral stories and they are all different i.e. use paddle shift, start insecond gear, don't do starting line burn-outs, don't use paddle shifter,power brake to 2000rpm before launching, etc..Also, I am still looking for a good technical text book, journal orwhatever to assist me with better understanding my vette. Any suggestions?Thanks in advance,tony