the best c5 production year to buy
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I too have heard that '99s are the way to go!
- Only real men drive 99s
- You can party like you're driving a nine-teen ninety-nine
- 99 was the great one's number
- 99 luftballoons
- 99 is the largest 2 digit number there is
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2001 Changes
- 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 vert change
- Chrome exhaust tips for coupe + vert
- 85MM MAF with integral temp sensor (versus 74mm with separate plug for IAT)
- LS1 cam profile changed to: .500/0.500, 198/208 on 115.5LSA (From: 0.472/0.479, 202/210 on 117)
- 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 - Evolved into Z06 model
- Pup cats added to all models
- 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 dia from 55 to 63 mm.
- Driveshaft couplings have also been upgraded on manual-equipped models for additional strength and durability
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Le Mans Master
02!!!
because that's what i have
because that's what i have
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St. Jude Donor '06-'08-'10
2001 and up was my choice. Largest # of changes took place in 2001, not much for non Z06 cars after than except the Mag Ride suspension, the 03 Anniversary package and the 04 Collectors.
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St. Jude Donor '06-'08-'10
If I were in the market for a C5 today and knew what I know about the fuel tank issues on the 03 and newer i would get a pre 03.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...uel-leaks.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...uel-leaks.html
#32
Melting Slicks
Start at 01 and work toward 04 with best condition and lowest miles in the forefront of those years. If you like mods and find one that way the market is good to buy those , maybe 20 cents on the dollar for the mods
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Consumer Reports actually leans toward the 03 for some reason. The 04 is a close second, and the earliest years were the most problematic.
I agree with and earlie thread, find one that has been well maintained.
I agree with and earlie thread, find one that has been well maintained.
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Aside from that, I'd say that it's a tie between 02 and 04. The difference being that the 02's fuel system is easier to mod while the 04s are simply newer.
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If I were in the market for a C5 today and knew what I know about the fuel tank issues on the 03 and newer i would get a pre 03.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...uel-leaks.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...uel-leaks.html
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Early 03 would be the best model. The fuel system in the later models had issues with leaks between the connector pipe of the fuel tanks but my 04 will have a 98 system so that shouldn't be an issue.
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