Differences from 2000 to 2002 Corvette?
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Here's a list of changes that were made for the 2002 model year (including Z06).
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...2002press.html
The biggest changes were:
- the bump in HP from 345 to 350 including LS6 intake manifold, revised exhaust manifold, etc.
- Aluminum automatic transmission cooler case updated in 02
- New Electron Blue color
And of course the bump to 405 hp for the Z06.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/...2002press.html
The biggest changes were:
- the bump in HP from 345 to 350 including LS6 intake manifold, revised exhaust manifold, etc.
- Aluminum automatic transmission cooler case updated in 02
- New Electron Blue color
And of course the bump to 405 hp for the Z06.
Last edited by alex1217; Feb 10, 2005 at 03:13 PM.
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Here's a little different page and view of the same information...
http://www.jakelatham.com/c5/misc/differences.shtml
http://www.jakelatham.com/c5/misc/differences.shtml
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C6 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
Originally Posted by Bobbie Vayo
The only difference that I know of is there is not a outside door lock on the passenger side of the car.
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From: Los Angeles
Originally Posted by jrose7004
Thats what I think too!
besides the power boost:
chrome exhaust tips
2nd generation AH
new soundproofing
stronger synchros on MN6
larger torque tube
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Originally Posted by IceDigger
What are the differences between a 2000 and a 2002 corvette?
I believe they changed the Active Handling system in 2001. It was a better, less obtrusive version of the original... I can attest to this. While at Thunderhill Raceway, it came on numerous times, but it was hardly noticable. You'd have to look at the DIC in order to be sure that it activated. Excellent!
sorry Zilla but you deserved a stupid sigh 
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From: Mustang OK
A number of improvements were made in the 2001 model year:
More Performance...
More Agility...
More Refinement...
Hope this helps.
More Performance...
More Agility...
More Refinement...
Hope this helps.
...and I'm not going to say whether I'm agreeing with the former or the latter! 
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
2002 also had coated pistons to reduce/eliminate piston slap complaints and if the engine was built after the first few weeks of production they got the new Napier rings that the Z06 had for better oil control.
