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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 08:57 PM
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so what are the changes made from 97 to 98 to 2000 ect, what I mainly want to know is if the interior dimensions are the same in all the new c5's or z06's, I know the back window is different but what else on the inside, and are the outside dimensions identical between the years for the C5's, (same fenders, doors, hood, ect..), thanks to all the expert c5 owners out there
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interior and exterior are the same on all years.
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 11:31 PM
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2001 and up are the ones to buy....
-LS6 intake
-LS6 block
on standard C5's
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Old Jan 11, 2004 | 11:44 PM
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thanks guys, probably looking at getting 98 or 99 years due to the $$$, do all of them have the HUD option, and also do the 97's have a different type of LS1? like the 98 to 99 head differences and the pvc system's and things like that?,
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Old Jan 12, 2004 | 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Assassin
so what are the changes made from 97 to 98 to 2000 ect, what I mainly want to know is if the interior dimensions are the same in all the new c5's or z06's, I know the back window is different but what else on the inside, and are the outside dimensions identical between the years for the C5's, (same fenders, doors, hood, ect..), thanks to all the expert c5 owners out there
Check here:

http://corvetteactioncenter.com/specs/
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Get a 99 so you'll have the center bolt heads, returnless fuel system and newer style pcm. I usually tell people to buy the newest C5 that they can afford. The only exception is the 2004 fuel system, you have to drop the tank to change the pump unlike earlier years.

HUD and Active Handling was not introduced until late 98, so it will be easier to find on a 99.
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yes 66ImpalaLT1, those are the kind of things I wuz thinking of, thanks
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yes 66ImpalaLT1, those are the kind of things I wuz thinking of, thanks
HUD was a stand alone option in 99 and 00..in 01, 02 , 03, & 04 it was part of an option group...04's got the C6 gas tank..have been a few problems with the pump malfunctioning on them..stay away from the 97 & 98's..had a few bugs in them..2000 on up are pretty much bullet proof..prices are not bad on us C5's of that vintage.
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