Ive been lightly shopping Z's lately. I was hunting for an 02 but found an 01 SW/Mod Red that I kinda like.

How much of a difference is there between 01 and 02. I know I can add HUD and I will be switching out the exhaust anyway.

Thoughts on difference in performance and price..........

 

The differences were substantial. New cam, revised rear shocks, new sway bar, oil cooler was made of a different material. The air intake was opened up. The pistons and rings were changed. The clutch was beefed up, and the rims were cast spun, thus lighter. Just be careful and make sure the 01 is not a oil burner. The 01's were great cars also.

New for 2002 Z06

LS6 engine (Z06 model) receives 20 horsepower increase, to 405 hp, and receives 15 foot pounds more torque for a total of 400 lbs. ft. of torque
Pre-cat deletion
Revised rear shock valving
Aluminum front and rear stabilizer bar links
Aluminum transmission cooler case
Magnesium wheels no longer available (coupe and convertible)
Z06 wheels are now cast aluminum, not forged aluminum
Head-Up Display (HUD) now standard
Cam/Valve/Spring change
Electron Blue exterior color

 

BIGHUGEMASSIVE!!

Get the '02. 20 HP doesn't sound like much but the anecdotal information I've heard from others suggests otherwise. Cost could be another factor. If you're a DIY kinda person & the price is right, an '01 may be the better option.

Below is a link to the Z06 FAQ that has information regarding the differences between '01 & '02. Good luck. Either way you'll be grinnin' & spinnin'.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...75&forum_id=49

 

Assuming you satisfy yourself that you're not looking at an '01 with an oil-burning issue, how do you intend to use the car? The reason I ask has solely to do with the color combo. It is rare (and I confess I like it alot). This could sway me enough to get this over an '02. Otherwise, from an out-the-factory door standpoint, I feel the '02 is definitely the better (and more powerful) mechanical setup - just a bunch of details that you couldn't easily (or cheaply) change yourself. Good luck with your decision.

 

SurfNSun,

If you scroll down about 1 or 2 pages on the Z06 forum, you'll see a similar question and probably similar answers. I did a poor job of explaining my position in that thread, so I'll do a better job in this one.

As MeadowZ06 correctly points out, there were significant factory upgrades/improvements between the 2001 to 2002 model year. If you plan on leaving your car stock and want the best "bang for the buck," then definitely get an '02 (or later) and enjoy the car just as Chevrolet designed it.

However, if you're planning some heavy modifications, the 2001 cars can be a great value because they seem to be selling $3-$4K cheaper than 2002 models, and you'll end up replacing many of parts that made up the difference between the '01 and '02 model anyways. This is especially true in the engine compartment.

For example, when I bought my '01 two years ago, I already had planned to put in an aftermarket intake, exhaust, headers, cams and heads, plus have someone reprogram the ECU. All I have left to do now is the cams and heads. The money I saved purchasing an '01 versus an '02 easily paid for these mods.

Regardless of whether you get an '01 or an '02-later, the baseline performance is still going to be great. Even a stock Z06 easily spanks 99% of the vehicle population on the road today!

 

my 01 has never burned or lost any oil
I did a zip-tie mod and it dyno's 2HP better than my buddies 03 did
it has had the same problem as most other Z's/c5's:
Column lock (easily fixed with a CLB)
no rattles, squeeks, rear oil leaks etc.
It has 52K, I drive it 5 days a week...HARD

buy the white 01, its a rare color and personally I dig the MR's

my 2cents
Sometimes I get the impression that 02 -04's run down the 01 to help them justify spending an extra 5K, I dont get it.

The ONLY thing about the 01 that I dont like is talking to the 02 snobs

 

Mine is a daily driver with right at 48000. It is stock other than the ziptie mod as well. If she burns oil it isn't much. no leaks no problems. It dyno'ed at 349.4 rwhp I wouldn't trade her for another Bryan

 

Hey Josh,

You know I had both--go w/ the '02--trust me on this...

 

Regardless of which year you get, get the color you want first and foremost since that is the more expensive mods for a Vette. Now if you are sold on a white Z06 then you only have one choice.

Except the oil burning issues, they are pretty much the same cars with a few minor tweaks as already mentioned. Just surf around on here a few nights and you'll have a whole lot of research done.

And unless this SW/MR Z06 is near zero miles the rarity of this combination might not mean anything unless the other party is dead set on that combo and is willing to pay extra for it.

 

too. If the 01 is a later year car, then the oil burning issues were cleared up. If it's an earlier car, check to see if it was re-ringed. Other then that, I would say get it. I did.

 

Thankfully my Z doesn't burn oil. However, I think that all Zs suffer the same issue of burning rubber.

Check it out, (think Ghost busters) "WE'VE GOT ANOTHER ONE!!"
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...post1554414571

 

Real Nice...

The original poster should read this -> http://www.c5registry.com/2k2z06/index.htm

 

 

Knowing you like I do that is good enough for me. I like the white/mod red BUT..... My first love was blue anyway.

The car will be a daily driver. No heavy mods probably CAI, headers, and exhaust. Ive driven an 03 with intake and exhaust. I was thought it performed pretty well for a stock car, definitely something I could drive daily, be pretty reliable, and run well.

 

Josh!

What's up my brother?

We were over +in+ the water this weekend, no skins or anything, it was <insert explicative here> cold Can't wait for it to warm up!

You know, the 01's are good value because they're sort of the "redheaded stepchild", and take a little extra hit on resale.

If you're going to do big mods, that's a great starting place. I have a friend with an '01, never had a hint of oil issues. He's now running a H/C setup, LT's and upgraded the shocks to '04 versions and even retrofit a HUD.

If I wanted the best value for a full motor/TT/SC (and obviously not warranty concerned), I'd go with an '01. Kind of the only reason I wound up with an '03 is because I wanted a new one and really wanted to do the museum delivery.

In fact, the SW/ModRed is one of my faves which was only available in '01

Electron Blue is really nice - that was my 2nd choice behind MY when I bought my '03. ModRed works well with EB too.

The C5 powertrain/drivetrain seems pretty solid, so assuming no pre-existing "bugs" (like burning oil) a clean running car will probably stay that way for some time. Mine has never missed a beat at 24K miles, road trips, DE's, etc. The only problems I've ever experienced are related to silly little material/construction components, 99% on the interior.

There are some really daily friendly H/C setups now too - AFR heads with a 224/224 cam and LT's and you've got a 440+ rwhp car that will run solid for years. Mike Norris at NLP down in your neck of the woods does some great work/tuning.

Hey, good luck with the next ride

 

Hey man!

Yea the water is about 60 right now.. i hear ya about the warmer water. BUT I blew out my left ACL so Im not too sure how long I'll be out. I have my MRI follow up tomorrow. Im hoping no more than 2 months rehab.

Back to the Vettes.....

Im not sure which direction Im going right now. I like the SW/MR...Id rather have an 02, but I don't want to spend the money. Im even considering an FRC and having mod money, but reliability is key.

Mike Norris did all the work on my Callaway TT. I know him quite well, too well Im guessing... as he probably has my credit card number memorized.

I need a new Vette Im just not sure which direction I want to go....its gonna be a daily driver that I stack alot of miles on so I don't want to spend a lot on it.

 

 

The stock sway bar are the same.
The 02-04 rims are inferior to the 01's.
Alcoa could not meet the demand on the forged rims in the summer of 00 and Speedline obtained the contract and made cast rims.

Some engines received the 7 lb. oil ring vs. 13 pound napier oil ring. Although I know on many 02-04 that have burned oil as well. Mine burned oil after I had GM rebuild it with the new 02 parts. A lot of problems derive from a very poor stock pvc system.

Frankly the stock motors are terrible. If you don't believe me, have your machinist take yours apart and give you the tolerance spec's. The is one reason GM went to so much extra effort on the new Z06.

As far anything else. I do not know of too many Z06's that have not been modified in some fashion. Most owner (Or they are thinking about it) change the air filter, intake bridge, cam, heads and headers.

I did the full deal and have been there done that and more than once.

 

If you want Speedway White with Torch Red interior, '01 is the one for you because it is the only year this combination was available. I'm told only 137 were built.

On the other hand, if you want that really cool Electron Blue exterior color, you want the '02 because that color wasn't available in '01.

As far as technical differences, there are lots of faqs and posts on that. Yes, the '02 has 20 more hp. Yes, the '01 has a stiffer suspension. Yes, the '01 wheels are forged where the '02 wheels are cast. Most importantly, Yes, they are both Corvette Z06's, the quickest and most performance-oriented of all the Corvette models.

Whichever Z06 you choose to make your own, may it bring you all the joy and happiness that mine brings me every day.

In the end, there can be only one... and the one is Corvette Z06, the legend lives.

dave

 

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love my 01-
01 QS Z16 wheels,b&b prt's,x-pipe.partiton.side screens,k&n,mod airbridge/coupler,tune.373rwhp 362tq