C4 To C5
Drifting
Joined: Oct 2003
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From: San Antonio TX
Excellent - first off so you know that in the 2004 model you actually have the LS6 Block, not cam and heads "BUT" the block and inards.
Which has better metal than the LS1 block and is more sturdy. You can check the numbers on the block and you will see
There is much more to the 2004 than you'll want to kknow and it is all good,
Your PCM and Fuel Pump are different too - we can explain later (It's all good too)
Thanks,Matt
Which has better metal than the LS1 block and is more sturdy. You can check the numbers on the block and you will see
There is much more to the 2004 than you'll want to kknow and it is all good,
Your PCM and Fuel Pump are different too - we can explain later
(It's all good too)Thanks,Matt
could be wrong but I beileve that the block changes were:
97,98 thinner cylinder liners
99,00,01 thicker liners
02,-04 same liners, larger windows in block, revised PVC system
there is some debate as to weither the larger windows in the block made it weaker than the 99-01 ls1 block, the revised pvc system is a + for sure and the enlarged block windows make more power. I do not think that the alloy of the blocks were changed durring the ls1-6 days.
in 02 and later all blocks were ls6
Last edited by M_T_0; Feb 3, 2011 at 11:21 AM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2004
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From: Frederick Md
Just added a 35th (88) Anniversary Edition to my fleet a few weeks ago and once again feel like I'm wearing the car...
Seriously To this day I still feel like I made a major mistake selling the 95...the 98 is a better car but just does not feel as "sporty" as the C4's...
Bob G.
64r 72r 76c 79c 88c and 98r
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Carmel Indiana
I went from 96 LT4 to 03. Don't miss it, but sometimes think that 20yr from now an LT4 might be one of the C4 keepers. (from someone who had a 69 camaro pace car and 69 Z28 and let them get away)
Team Owner
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From: Somewhere in Mo
St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
Team Owner
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From: Somewhere in Mo
St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
Same with the FRC, but not in my lifetime.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Holland Landing Ontario
Welcome to the C5 world. I am sure you will love it.
I have one piece of advice: If your C5 is an M6, make sure it has a Column Lock Bypass (CLB). GM recalled all affected cars on this problem, but did not fix the issue.
Do a search to find out more about it.
I have one piece of advice: If your C5 is an M6, make sure it has a Column Lock Bypass (CLB). GM recalled all affected cars on this problem, but did not fix the issue.
Do a search to find out more about it.
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From: Somewhere in Mo
St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14
Yep ... I sold my 95 to buy a 98 when I retired in 1998 (had to buy myself something to celebrate) and I missed the fighter pilot feel of the 95 for YEARS..
Just added a 35th (88) Anniversary Edition to my fleet a few weeks ago and once again feel like I'm wearing the car...
Seriously To this day I still feel like I made a major mistake selling the 95...the 98 is a better car but just does not feel as "sporty" as the C4's...
Bob G.
64r 72r 76c 79c 88c and 98r
Just added a 35th (88) Anniversary Edition to my fleet a few weeks ago and once again feel like I'm wearing the car...
Seriously To this day I still feel like I made a major mistake selling the 95...the 98 is a better car but just does not feel as "sporty" as the C4's...
Bob G.
64r 72r 76c 79c 88c and 98r
just sold my 90 and got a FRC and am already thinking about when I might add a C4, but if I ever do it will be an LT4
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Communist Colorado
Ive owned 4 C4's. one being a ZR-1. The C4 is a wonderful and formidable automobile and very beautiful to look at. When I started out I was looking at C5 coupes, but soon realized that a base C5 in stock form was going to be more of a lateral move than anything else for me.
My solution was buying a Z06. I knew the difference would be very noticeable and figured why not shoot for the stars and own the epitome of the Corvette at the time.
Good luck to you and use your new ride in good health!
My solution was buying a Z06. I knew the difference would be very noticeable and figured why not shoot for the stars and own the epitome of the Corvette at the time.
Good luck to you and use your new ride in good health!
Le Mans Master
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From: Myrtle Beach SC
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Gee a lotta C4 converts here...93-98 myself. I still look at the C4's a lot closer than C5's I had 2 C4's and miss them both. I like the lines of a C4 better but my C5 is pretty nice in it's own way quicker, more refined and a lot newer with less miles than my C4. I do not regret the change but will always have a special place in my heart for the C4. But then I had a 69 Fiat Spyder I loved too it was a rolling death trap........
Team Owner
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: San Diego
I wouldn't. I'm 5'8" 140 lbs, and I thought the C4(older or newer interior didn't really matter much) was the most uncomfortable car I had ever sat in. I also would bang my shin getting into the darn things everytime. The c5 is leagues better.