Tag: C5

Here is the Donaldson Blackwing install for a 2001. I did not see anyone go into detail on installing one so I thought I may as well post some pics as I went. You all know what the stock cleaner looks like so I am skipping that one. The first one is a picture of […] More »

My C5 recently was exhibiting hydraulic clutch problems. It was not releasing all the way causing hard shifting and grinding gears! I checked the fluid in the master cylinder and it was at the right level but it was dirty! It was dark gray and pieces of something were floating in it. After posting a […] More »

SLP Engineering makes an exhaust system called the Loudmouth, which is basically a rear section with no mufflers. While I like the idea, I really don\’t like the tips that come on it, and I also really didn\’t feel like spending $500+ for something I could build myself. So I decided to build my own […] More »

Starting in 2001, the C5 dipstick and tube were redesigned. Although the official oil capacity of the engine is still 6.5 qts, most owners report that it takes about 7 qts to get up to the \”Full\” hole on the new dipstick. Personally, mine takes 6.9 qts. Also, the new combination makes it very difficult […] More »

I have installed two sets of Melrose LT headers in C5\’s. These go in with minimum hassel and work great. To finish the job you need the following items: One 3\” \’U\’ bend. Four 3\” header flanges Any decent 110 MIG welder w/mixed gas (use nothing larger than .022 MIG wire). Skill saw w/ abrasive […] More »

While waiting for my car to be serviced (oil/filter change), I noticed a Red 99 or 00 C5 (6-Speed )coming in on a flat-bed tow truck. As I suspected it was being transported to the dealership for a Column Lock failure. The tow drive unloaded the locked up car right in front of me and […] More »

If you plan to install a non factory transaxle (3.42, 3.73, etc) in your automatic equipped C-5, you will also need a computer upgrade. Without the computer upgrade, your shift points will be hosed. For example, your car will not shift before redline and will bounce off the rev limiter, then shift. This is not […] More »