Early vs Late 2003 C5
May 19, 2015 | 10:13 AM
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Early vs Late 2003 C5
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.
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.
May 19, 2015 | 11:04 AM
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May 20, 2015 | 12:37 PM
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Early vs Late
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.
May 20, 2015 | 02:45 PM
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Transmission upgrades on later '03s as well.
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.