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Got my first Vette!
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From: Ft Lauderdale Florida
Got my first Vette!
Hey guys I've been lurking here for a few weeks now and now I can officially join the ranks. 2003 coupe w 30,000 miles. I LOVE IT! I plan on some light mods, intake and exhaust. I need to tint the windows, and may change wheels eventually. This place is a wealth of knowledge and I plan on hanging around. 
BTW if you're wondering about my screen name I have a 89 Silverado w/ a Paxton.
BTW if you're wondering about my screen name I have a 89 Silverado w/ a Paxton.
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From: Arlington TX
Nice Ride
I too joined the club about 6 weeks ago. A black 2003 also with 3400 miles on it. It is the best car I have had in 30 years. I don't see me driving anything but a Vette for the rest of my life! 
Burning Brakes
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Is it an early '03, or a later one? You can tell by the VIN. The earlier '03's had the more robust FI system. Much easier to mod and you won't have to drop the fuel tanks to change the fuel filter.
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Originally Posted by JH
Is it an early '03, or a later one? You can tell by the VIN. The earlier '03's had the more robust FI system. Much easier to mod and you won't have to drop the fuel tanks to change the fuel filter.
Thanks for the welcome gang, and I've already noticed the
Burning Brakes
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From: Colorado Springs, Colo., USA
Originally Posted by supercharged 350
That's a good question. I don't know. How could i tell from the VIN?
Thanks for the welcome gang, and I've already noticed the
Thanks for the welcome gang, and I've already noticed the
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Originally Posted by JH
VINs are broken down somewhere here in the net, along with production numbers for '03. Do a search. The last half of the '03 production, and the VIN will tell you where your car was in the production cycle, had the EPA-required downgraded FI system and the buried fuel filters. All '04s had them.
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From: Valdosta GA
Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have a fun one. Just wait until you get the urge to put a supercharger on the 2003. Mine is a lot of fun with that and other mods.
The change in the fuel system hit around Thanksgiving of the model run (Nov. 2002). Mine rolled off the assembly line on December 2nd (the first Monday after Thanksgiving) and it has the new system. Not too much trouble to mod - just can't get too crazy without changing the system out. I haven't changed the system out and I've got about 600 h.p. at the rear wheels.
Maybe I'll see ya around at some of the Florida events before long.
The change in the fuel system hit around Thanksgiving of the model run (Nov. 2002). Mine rolled off the assembly line on December 2nd (the first Monday after Thanksgiving) and it has the new system. Not too much trouble to mod - just can't get too crazy without changing the system out. I haven't changed the system out and I've got about 600 h.p. at the rear wheels.
Maybe I'll see ya around at some of the Florida events before long.
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Originally Posted by BlueDream
Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have a fun one. Just wait until you get the urge to put a supercharger on the 2003. Mine is a lot of fun with that and other mods.
The change in the fuel system hit around Thanksgiving of the model run (Nov. 2002). Mine rolled off the assembly line on December 2nd (the first Monday after Thanksgiving) and it has the new system. Not too much trouble to mod - just can't get too crazy without changing the system out. I haven't changed the system out and I've got about 600 h.p. at the rear wheels.
Maybe I'll see ya around at some of the Florida events before long.
The change in the fuel system hit around Thanksgiving of the model run (Nov. 2002). Mine rolled off the assembly line on December 2nd (the first Monday after Thanksgiving) and it has the new system. Not too much trouble to mod - just can't get too crazy without changing the system out. I haven't changed the system out and I've got about 600 h.p. at the rear wheels.
Maybe I'll see ya around at some of the Florida events before long.
Burning Brakes
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From: Chesterfield MO
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'08-'09-'10,'13-'14
Welcome and have a ball with your new toy, a great looking Vette.
Take good care of her and she will take care of you (unlike some Chicks
I've had)
Take good care of her and she will take care of you (unlike some Chicks
I've had)
Safety Car
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From: Valdosta GA
Originally Posted by BlueDream
Welcome to the forum. Sounds like you have a fun one. Just wait until you get the urge to put a supercharger on the 2003. Mine is a lot of fun with that and other mods.
The change in the fuel system hit around Thanksgiving of the model run (Nov. 2002). Mine rolled off the assembly line on December 2nd (the first Monday after Thanksgiving) and it has the new system. Not too much trouble to mod - just can't get too crazy without changing the system out. I haven't changed the system out and I've got about 600 h.p. at the rear wheels.
Maybe I'll see ya around at some of the Florida events before long.
The change in the fuel system hit around Thanksgiving of the model run (Nov. 2002). Mine rolled off the assembly line on December 2nd (the first Monday after Thanksgiving) and it has the new system. Not too much trouble to mod - just can't get too crazy without changing the system out. I haven't changed the system out and I've got about 600 h.p. at the rear wheels.
Maybe I'll see ya around at some of the Florida events before long.
Forgot to mention for comparison purposes, my VIN is 15407 so that should point you in the right direction of what fuel system you should have.
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From: Valdosta GA
Originally Posted by supercharged 350
LOL! Yeah, I'm telling myself keep the mods mild. My truck is alot of fun, but 600 hp is crazy power! I'm getting about 400 out of my truck. Thanks for the welcome I'm looking foward to the FL events.
Your truck sounds like a pretty cool setup too.