Hello,
I sincerely would appreciate some help on this matter of CONFLICTING information on the 1969 Camaro. I've literally spent HOURS researching and resulted in nothing more than a bad headache.
CONFLICTING INFORMATION
CONFLICT: #1
[ENGINE] : 200hp 307ci
[SOURCE] : 1969 Restoration Package (1 part of the technical information)
[DATE] April 1969
- Indicates the M40 "Turbo Hydra-Matic" had the following for the REAR AXLE:
[W/O A/C] - Std. : 2.56
[W/O A/C] - Econ. : NO
[W/O A/C] - Perf. : 2.73
[W/O A/C] - Spec. : NO
HOWEVER:
[SOURCE] : 1969 Restoration Package (1 part of the technical information)
[DATE] October 15, 1968
- Indicates the M40 "Turbo Hydra-Matic" had the following for the REAR AXLE:
[W/O A/C] - Std. : 2.56
[W/O A/C] - Econ. : NO
[W/O A/C] - Perf. : 2.73
[W/O A/C] - Spec. : 3:08 <----
HOWEVER:
[SOURCE] : 1969 USA Brochure
[DATE] UNKNOWN
- Indicates the M40 "Turbo Hydra-Matic" had the following for the REAR AXLE:
[W/O A/C] - Std. : 2.56
[W/O A/C] - Econ. : NO
[W/O A/C] - Perf. : 2.73
[W/O A/C] - Spec. : 3:08 OR 3.36 <----
CONFLICT #2
[ENGINE] : L22 155hp 250ci
[SOURCE] : 1969 Restoration Package (1 part of the technical information)
[DATE] October 15, 1968
- Indicates the M40 "Turbo Hydra-Matic" had the following for the REAR AXLE:
[W/O A/C] - Std. : 2.56
[W/O A/C] - Econ. : 2.73
[W/O A/C] - Perf. : NO
[W/O A/C] - Spec. : 3:08 OR 3.36 <----
HOWEVER
[SOURCE] : 1969 Restoration Package (1 part of the technical information)
[DATE] April 1969
- Indicates the M40 "Turbo Hydra-Matic" had the following for the REAR AXLE:
[W/O A/C] - Std. : 2.56
[W/O A/C] - Econ. : NO <--- Switched places?
[W/O A/C] - Perf. : 2.73 < --- Switched places?
[W/O A/C] - Spec. : 3:08 OR 3.36 <----
HOWEVER
[SOURCE] : 1969 USA Brochure
[DATE] UNKNOWN
- Indicates the M40 "Turbo Hydra-Matic" had the following for the REAR AXLE:
[W/O A/C] - Std. : 2.56
[W/O A/C] - Econ. : NO <--- Switched places?
[W/O A/C] - Perf. : 2.73 < --- Switched places?
[W/O A/C] - Spec. : 3:08 OR 3.36 <----
There is not a lot of 1st gen information that breaks down the powertrains down to the axles and combinations so I am having a difficult time finding the truth. I can't tell what is TYPO's (GM Brochures, and documentation is just FULL of bad typo's) and what are upgrades. Before anything goes on my site, I research and cross-reference between 1000's of sheets of information along with books, online resources, brochures, and magazines.. But there is not a lot of information with this deep of combinations on the 1st gen's..
Thanks
My 307 is a glide, and deep in the garage, but if you want I will try to get a peek at the axle code. Might take a bit of time but I'm willing.
Tom
That would be extremely much appreciated. :-)
Going to happen, but not to quickly. Will post numbers when I get to it
You can't have an economy gear lower than 2.56.
And specs changed during the year. The Z couldn't get a 4.10 later in the year.
My NOR 01C 69 RS probably had a 307 in it originally (original engine had been removed by the time I purchased the car in 1991 and replaced with a 327). It still has the original PG transmission and open rear end with 2.73 gears. Gearing verified by axle code and stamping a on the OD of the pinion gear. Can supply pictures later if needed. Currently at 33,000 ft traveling on business and don't have pics with me.
Quote from: KurtS on December 28, 2013, 09:59:20 PM
You can't have an economy gear lower than 2.56.
And specs changed during the year. The Z couldn't get a 4.10 later in the year.
I wasn't aware that the 4.10 wasn't available at one point. When did they remove that option?
Quote from: rich69rs on January 01, 2014, 03:22:44 PM
...... and stamping a on the OD of the pinion gear.
correction to my previous post - should be ".....OD of ring gear..."