Buy a supercharged C5 ?
Drifting
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Depends. If everything was installed and tuned properly, and it matches what your wants/needs are in terms of power and price range...it could end up being great
edit// Also make sure all supporting mods were taken into consideration (like the clutch etc)
edit// Also make sure all supporting mods were taken into consideration (like the clutch etc)
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Was not looking for extra power, but with my small block 65 in the garage it might be a good addition. The car seems to be well maintained, just don't want to buy a problem. Had heard that some of the paxtons in c5's had problems ???
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First thing I would want to know is how well has the car been maintained and who did the work on the install. As mentioned, it could be a nice addition if the car is in great shape and other items upgraded at the same time.
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From: Saratoga NY
Some c5s with vortech or procharger had problems. Some c5s na had problems. Just bc it's a Paxton doesn't mean it's a problem. It might be. But it might not.
I would say if u don't want more power and r asking yourself about it then u should pass. C5 are not unicorns
Also my c5 with the vortech is every bit as reliable as it was without
I would say if u don't want more power and r asking yourself about it then u should pass. C5 are not unicorns
Also my c5 with the vortech is every bit as reliable as it was without
