2012 Grand Sport MN6 Convertible
12-10-2011, 11:32 AM
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2012 Grand Sport MN6 Convertible
I just got home from driving a buddy to our local Chevrolet Dealer to pick up his brand new 2012 MN6 Grand Sport Convertible.....
It's a really nice looking car. I loved the seats (when compared to my 08 C6 seats)
I was however surprsied when I opened the hood. Not sure if this is common knowledge yet but you manual trans guys will notice immediately what surprised me.
Just wanted anyone thinking of a 2012 MN6 Convertible that there has been a slight change under the hood as you will see.... The dealer was surprised also when I said something...
***** EDIT *****
I thought ALL MN6 Grand Sports had Dry Sump Oiling systems. THAT is what I was referring to. Sorry for the confusion...
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The Engine Bay
It's a really nice looking car. I loved the seats (when compared to my 08 C6 seats)
I was however surprsied when I opened the hood. Not sure if this is common knowledge yet but you manual trans guys will notice immediately what surprised me.
Just wanted anyone thinking of a 2012 MN6 Convertible that there has been a slight change under the hood as you will see.... The dealer was surprised also when I said something...
***** EDIT *****
I thought ALL MN6 Grand Sports had Dry Sump Oiling systems. THAT is what I was referring to. Sorry for the confusion...
The Car
The Engine Bay
Last edited by Glennm27; 12-10-2011 at 01:25 PM.
12-10-2011, 11:40 AM
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Not sure what you are refering to. I have a 2012 MN6 GS coupe.
I see his battery in under the hood. Mine is in the trunk. He has no dry sump, the coupe does. Anything I missed?
I like his Navy Blue top.
I see his battery in under the hood. Mine is in the trunk. He has no dry sump, the coupe does. Anything I missed?
I like his Navy Blue top.
12-10-2011, 11:50 AM
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Only the coupe has the rear-mounted battery, dry sump, and differential cooler. The convertible has never had these items.
Is it a misunderstanding of the facts, or are we missing something else that's changed?
Is it a misunderstanding of the facts, or are we missing something else that's changed?
12-10-2011, 12:47 PM
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Ok, so why is the engine on the vert different in the GS ? I was under the impression the the transmission choice is what dictated dry sump or not ............ 
12-10-2011, 01:00 PM
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First, the Coupes are the only ones with dry sumps, coupes with manuals only. A vert does not come with dry sumps no matter what tranny choice.
12-10-2011, 01:22 PM
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Whoops, sorry!!! I forgot that part, I THOUGHT all MN6 GS's had Dry Sump.......
I'll go back and edit the origional post...
I'll go back and edit the origional post...
12-10-2011, 01:24 PM
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12-10-2011, 01:27 PM
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A dry sump is more beneficial on a road course etc. Verts are not allowed on a road course without upgrades in safety, roll bar etc. So GM didn't think the dry sump was needed for the vert.