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Old May 19, 2015 | 10:13 AM
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Several aftermarket parts I have looked at reference early vs late 2003 C5's. I have a 2003 C5 so is there a easy way to determine which it is - early or late?? Thanks.
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Old May 19, 2015 | 11:04 AM
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Build date. I've been told that anything after Nov 2002 is "late". Not sure what all changed, but I have a late car, built in December.
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http://www.c5registry.com/MembersOnly/production.htm

Click on production timeline for 2003 and use your vin to figure out what day and month your car was made.
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Thanks guys. The link to the build dates was very helpful. Figured mine out. I have a early model 2003, built in October. Thanks all.
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Transmission upgrades on later '03s as well.
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Old May 20, 2015 | 11:55 PM
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I know you already found your answer, but for anyone else's reference:

"Corvettes with the last 6 digits of the VIN being 114930 or higher were produced November 25, 2002 and later and have the new C6 style fuel system. "

To know for sure.
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