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Big C CamaroSS · 06-17-2013, 08:36 AM

I am on my way out to (hopefully) swing a deal on a black 2013 2SS/RS 1LE. I have been reading about the 1LE since 5:45am this morning. I know it has "beefed up" axles, and I think a beefier transmission than an SS. Is the drive shaft the same as the SS? I'm asking because I have a red Magnuson supercharger sitting in the spare bedroom waiting to be installed. Since I bought the supercharger, the concern for snapping an axle or the drive shaft has been in the back of my mind. If those are more heavy duty in the 1LE, I am vibrating with excitement over the thought of driving it supercharged!!!

BTW I can not believe the different/better features on the '13 1LE vs my 2010 SS! The 1LE sounds incredible ( I don't mean the exhaust, but I can imagine it sounds killer with the NPP and exhaust commander)

SWAG1LE · 06-17-2013, 09:22 AM

Same driveshaft, same tranny just different ratio...There are several supercharged 1LE's on this forum...SUKXOST for example

2cnd chance · 06-17-2013, 09:51 AM

The transmission is the same as found in the Z06.

BDBiker · 06-17-2013, 10:00 AM

Good luck on the purchase, you will love the 1LE.

tramtwo · 06-17-2013, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by SWAG1LE

Same driveshaft, same tranny just different ratio...There are several supercharged 1LE's on this forum...SUKXOST for example

Not exactly... the Tremec used in the 1LE performance package also has some cooling as well as different gearing.

bannonm · 06-17-2013, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Big C CamaroSS

I know it has "beefed up" axles, and I think a beefier transmission than an SS.

The only part of the 1LE axle that is "beefier" is the outer CV joint. Everything else including splines on both ends are the same. The diameter of the shafts the same. If you're SC-ing, I wouldn't get too excited that these will hold up much better than the stock SS. Avoid hard launches. I posted a thread with a picture showing the difference in size of the two axles' CVs. If you're interested just search for it.

5.3Avalanche · 06-17-2013, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SWAG1LE

Same driveshaft, same tranny just different ratio...There are several supercharged 1LE's on this forum...SUKXOST for example

Isn't the transmission the same as in the Z06?

SWAG1LE · 06-17-2013, 12:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 5.3Avalanche

Isn't the transmission the same as in the Z06?

No idea LOL...

but:

"Tremec TR6060-MM6 six-speed manual transmission. Combined with a numerically higher 3.91 final-drive ratio, the close-ratio gearing of the transmission is updated for road-racing performance. As with the ZL1, the 1LE transmission capabilities a standard air-to-liquid cooling system for track use."

http://www.carngebot.com/chevrolet-camaro-1le-2013.html#more-820

SWAG1LE · 06-17-2013, 12:18 PM

http://corvetteactioncenter.com/spec...008tr6060.html

The link above shows all the specs on the 1LE tranny which is the same as the Z06. Hmmm interesting I did not know that.

Synner · 06-17-2013, 12:48 PM

the standard m6 has cooling too, its just no one seems to talk about it or realize it exists for some reason.

Cody6.2 · 06-17-2013, 02:40 PM

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Originally Posted by SWAG1LE

http://corvetteactioncenter.com/spec...008tr6060.html

The link above shows all the specs on the 1LE tranny which is the same as the Z06. Hmmm interesting I did not know that.

Same gearing but not same transmission.

gajagfan · 06-17-2013, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cody6.2

Same gearing but not same transmission.

I think both cars have the MM6. I do believe they are the same.

PYROLYSIS · 06-17-2013, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Synner

the standard m6 has cooling too, its just no one seems to talk about it or realize it exists for some reason.

No it doesn't. The engine oil cooler is standard but the standard manual trans on the SS does not have a liquid to liquid cooler like the 1LE.

SWAG1LE · 06-17-2013, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by PYROLYSIS

No it doesn't. The engine oil cooler is standard but the standard manual trans on the SS does not have a liquid to liquid cooler like the 1LE.

Right...

"The Tremec TR6060-MM6 short-throw six-speed manual employs a sportier 3.91:1 final drive rather than the normal 3.45:1. Like in the ZL1, crisp shifts are had row after row, thanks to an air-to-liquid cooling system."

Read more: http://www.motortrend.com/roadtests/...#ixzz2WVo3QPWK

06-17-2013, 08:36 AM	#1
Big C CamaroSS Drives: Black Camaro 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Belleville, Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,145	Beefed up drive train on 1LE? I am on my way out to (hopefully) swing a deal on a black 2013 2SS/RS 1LE. I have been reading about the 1LE since 5:45am this morning. I know it has "beefed up" axles, and I think a beefier transmission than an SS. Is the drive shaft the same as the SS? I'm asking because I have a red Magnuson supercharger sitting in the spare bedroom waiting to be installed. Since I bought the supercharger, the concern for snapping an axle or the drive shaft has been in the back of my mind. If those are more heavy duty in the 1LE, I am vibrating with excitement over the thought of driving it supercharged!!! BTW I can not believe the different/better features on the '13 1LE vs my 2010 SS! The 1LE sounds incredible ( I don't mean the exhaust, but I can imagine it sounds killer with the NPP and exhaust commander)

06-17-2013, 09:22 AM	#2
SWAG1LE Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: West Texas Desert Hell Hole Posts: 394	Same driveshaft, same tranny just different ratio...There are several supercharged 1LE's on this forum...SUKXOST for example __________________ Current: PFADT Drop Springs/ZL1 Rock Guards/SLP Skip Shift Elim./DRAKE Bowtie Delete/ELITE Catch Can/XPEL Clear Film/CORSA ZL1 Cat Back/Z28 CAI

06-17-2013, 09:51 AM	#3
2cnd chance Too Many Great Choices Drives: Grand Sport/Z07 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: A Mountain Road Posts: 7,454	The transmission is the same as found in the Z06. __________________

06-17-2013, 10:00 AM	#4
BDBiker Drives: Black 2013 2SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Oliver Springs, TN Posts: 552	Good luck on the purchase, you will love the 1LE. __________________

06-17-2013, 12:18 PM	#9
SWAG1LE Drives: 2013 1LE Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: West Texas Desert Hell Hole Posts: 394	http://corvetteactioncenter.com/spec...008tr6060.html The link above shows all the specs on the 1LE tranny which is the same as the Z06. Hmmm interesting I did not know that. __________________ Current: PFADT Drop Springs/ZL1 Rock Guards/SLP Skip Shift Elim./DRAKE Bowtie Delete/ELITE Catch Can/XPEL Clear Film/CORSA ZL1 Cat Back/Z28 CAI

06-17-2013, 12:48 PM	#10
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,544	the standard m6 has cooling too, its just no one seems to talk about it or realize it exists for some reason.