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CONGRATULATIONS AND WELCOME TO THE CORVETTE FAMILY. THAT'S A NICE LOOKING CAR AND I ESPECIALLY LIKE THE <MCM> HOOD. LOT'S OF INFO HERE ON THE FORUM SO IF A QUESTION COMES UP I'M SURE SOMEONE CAN HELP. AND TOQUE........I SHARE YOUR VIEWS ABOUT TOM. YANMAR
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From: Clinton Ontario
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From: Clinton Ontario
Welcome and congrats! 
Did the owner give you a list of the mods on paper?
If so can you list that for us? Cam, LT headers, mufflers etc?
Did he give you the Dyno sheet tuning that was done for the mods he performed?
Did he tell you what the Dyno results were?
Heads up for you but the 2001+ all came the the LS6 manifold already so he probably didn't add that!
Thanks,Matt
Did the owner give you a list of the mods on paper?
If so can you list that for us? Cam, LT headers, mufflers etc?
Did he give you the Dyno sheet tuning that was done for the mods he performed?
Did he tell you what the Dyno results were?
Heads up for you but the 2001+ all came the the LS6 manifold already so he probably didn't add that!
Thanks,Matt
I did get some dyno sheets, etc. She has 417hp at the rear tires. I have couple of attached sheets here. I would appreciate anyone from giving some advice on the computer part, I keep getting a code, the computer doesn't like the amount of gas she is getting. P1153 is the code, and the guy I have for a mechanic doesn't have a tuner yet, he feels a tuner would help, does anyone else have this kind of set up, and what did you do?
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From: Clinton Ontario
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From: Clinton Ontario
LOL... I already can't get out of second gear in town, barely get to hit the throttle hard in fourth. As much fun as that sounds, I think I will keep it just the way it is for a while. Who knows, maybe in a few years I will want more. For now, I will just try to avoid any speeding tickets, and enjoy the feel of the car. 
Race Director
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From: Rio Rancho NM
LOL... I already can't get out of second gear in town, barely get to hit the throttle hard in fourth. As much fun as that sounds, I think I will keep it just the way it is for a while. Who knows, maybe in a few years I will want more. For now, I will just try to avoid any speeding tickets, and enjoy the feel of the car.
Melting Slicks
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From: Atlanta GA
Nice car and nice performance numbers.
The P1153 is an 02 sensor code error. Pretty common with headers.
Here is an article about checks and repair.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...-tube-headers/
BTW,
This could be an exhaust leak as well. Make sure your header gaskets are actually secure and not leaking. Could also be related to your tune!
At any rate, congrats on the purchase! She's a beaut!
The P1153 is an 02 sensor code error. Pretty common with headers.
Here is an article about checks and repair.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...-tube-headers/
BTW,
This could be an exhaust leak as well. Make sure your header gaskets are actually secure and not leaking. Could also be related to your tune!
At any rate, congrats on the purchase! She's a beaut!
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From: Clinton Ontario
Nice car and nice performance numbers.
The P1153 is an 02 sensor code error. Pretty common with headers.
Here is an article about checks and repair.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...-tube-headers/
BTW,
This could be an exhaust leak as well. Make sure your header gaskets are actually secure and not leaking. Could also be related to your tune!
At any rate, congrats on the purchase! She's a beaut!
The P1153 is an 02 sensor code error. Pretty common with headers.
Here is an article about checks and repair.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/articl...-tube-headers/
BTW,
This could be an exhaust leak as well. Make sure your header gaskets are actually secure and not leaking. Could also be related to your tune!
At any rate, congrats on the purchase! She's a beaut!
I looked at your link, and my mechanic had his reader linked up on the car, and it was in closed loop, so not sure that that scenario is what is happening, but thank you for that, you never know, I could encounter it. I am taking her in Thursday to have another look, he found a leaky oil gasket, so he's going to replace that, and check the motor out thoroughly. If its the tune, hopefully when he gets his machine, I will have no more troubles.
Thanks again for all the feedback!
Drifting
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From: Bay Point California
Sounds and looks like you got a real nice car. It looks great. The LS1 is a very dependable engine. Some of them tend to use a little oil but even that doesn't seem to be a big problem. They aren't the fastest thing on the road by any means. A lot of factory cars these days have as much or more horse power. The LS1 is still fast and makes the C5 a blast to drive. So go out and enjoy your beautiful new toy and welcome to the forum.
Safety Car
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From: Youngsville North Carolina
LOL... I already can't get out of second gear in town, barely get to hit the throttle hard in fourth. As much fun as that sounds, I think I will keep it just the way it is for a while. Who knows, maybe in a few years I will want more. For now, I will just try to avoid any speeding tickets, and enjoy the feel of the car.
Take it to the track
Drifting
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From: Portland OR
After I wrecked my C4, I thought I would never have another Corvette (my C4 was a fluke). My girlfriend talked me into the C5, she's a keeper.
Welcome to the forum and very nice ride.
<edit> I don't go much over 3500 RPM in my car unless I'm playing. You don't have to wind it out, there is a lot of power on tap at 2k.
Welcome to the forum and very nice ride.
<edit> I don't go much over 3500 RPM in my car unless I'm playing. You don't have to wind it out, there is a lot of power on tap at 2k.
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From: Clinton Ontario
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From: Clinton Ontario
Sounds and looks like you got a real nice car. It looks great. The LS1 is a very dependable engine. Some of them tend to use a little oil but even that doesn't seem to be a big problem. They aren't the fastest thing on the road by any means. A lot of factory cars these days have as much or more horse power. The LS1 is still fast and makes the C5 a blast to drive. So go out and enjoy your beautiful new toy and welcome to the forum.
