are all stock c5's the same?

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Dec 14, 2008 | 09:22 AM
  #21  
Quote: are the bodys of the stock c5's 97-04, the same, or do they change a little every year, they all look the same, let me know about the convertables also.

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Dec 14, 2008 | 06:03 PM
  #22  
Quote: are the bodys of the stock c5's 97-04, the same, or do they change a little every year, they all look the same, let me know about the convertables also.
Notwithstanding the missing keyhole, I think the answer is- No changes!
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Dec 14, 2008 | 06:05 PM
  #23  
my 2000 coupe does not have the pass side airbag off switch. was this introduced mid model year? I wish I had it for my son.
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Dec 14, 2008 | 06:32 PM
  #24  
Quote: my 2000 coupe does not have the pass side airbag off switch. was this introduced mid model year? I wish I had it for my son.
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Dec 14, 2008 | 11:08 PM
  #25  
Quote: A couple of corrections. There may be more.


2000
• Millennium Yellow available
• "Thin Spoke" versus "wagon wheel" design wheels become standard.
• Pup cats added to Calif. & N.E. models for LEV emissions requirements (5hp loss relative to 97-99)
LS1 cam profile changed to: .500/0.500, 198/209 on 115.5LSA, 112/119 Timing Made up for the 5 HP loss ?
• Steel swaybar endlinks instead of plastic on Z51 equipped cars
Steel front only, rears remained plastic on Z51
• Z51 swaybar diameters grow (25.4/21.7 to 28.6/21.7 to 28.6/23.6 (note: new rear same as Z06)
• No keyhole on passenger side doorhandle
• Passenger airbag 'off' switch added to console Mid model year (light by TC/AH button)

2001
• Return to 28# injectors for all models.
• Second Generation Active Handling
• Nassau Blue discontinued
• Alternator 'clutch' pulley added on A4 cars
• New soundproofing + foam in all cars
• Smaller keyfob
• Electrochromic dimming rearview and driver's mirrors
• Lighter AGM battery
• Thickness + Material in Convertible change
• Chrome exhaust tips for coupe + Convertible
• 85MM MAF with integral temp sensor (versus 74mm with separate plug for IAT)
LS1 cam profile changed to: .500/0.500, 198/209 on 115.5LSA, 112/119 Timing 2000 model year, not 2001
2001 went to .479/.467, 207/196,116LSA 117/115 Timing
• All Corvettes now have the LS6 intake manifold
• All Corvettes now have the LS6 engine block (windage passages in block), which includes a beefier oil pump.
• LS1 changes result in new output of 350 HP @ 5200 RPM and 375 Ft Lbs of torque @ 4400 RPM (MN6)
Hardtop/FRC discontinued
• Stronger synchros in all transmissions
• Exhaust manifolds revised (5hp regained) - thin wall cast replacing SS manifolds
• Metal valvestem caps (late year)
• Torque Tube changed from metal-matrix composite to aluminum alloy 6061, increased in diameter from 55 to 63 mm.
• Driveshaft couplings have also been upgraded on manual-equipped models for additional strength and durability
• Introduction of the Z06, which has as differences:
• Hardtop body style
• Rear brake ducting
• Screened inlets on front fascia, without foglights
• F1 Supercar tires 265-17 front, 295-18 rear, on 17x9.5 and 18x10.5 (one inch wider, respectively
• New LS6 top-end with new style head design (10.5:1 compression, 64cc chamber), LS6 cam (0.525/0.525, 204/211 on 116) - 385hp
• M12 transmission with shorter gearing (1-2-3 analagous to MN6 with 3.90 rear diff
• Titanium exhaust system
• Lightweight windshield
• New, stronger clutch with redesigned master + slave cylinder
• Stronger rear differential (shotpeened ring gear)
• Red brake calipers (otherwise identical)
• Transmission overtemp warning light on DIC
• 6500 redline gauges with special checkering + Z06 font
• Redesigned PCV system to help combat oil burning
• Red LS6 Fuel Rail Covers (FRC's)
• FE4 Z06 suspension - uprated springs, bars (30mm/23.6mm), shocks (note front spring and rear bar same as Z51).........
97-00 have 345hp 2001-2004 have 350 hp
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