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Jan 23, 2012 | 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeremy@RPMTransmissions

The 6 speed auto in the C6 has been a headache from day one. There are many other reasons to buy a C6 besides the 6 speed auto. If I was corvette shopping and didn't have the cash for a C6 Z06, I would buy an 08+ base model C6 M6 car. Then if I wanted an auto I would buy the same car and have it converted to a 4L65e.

That, or simply start with a 2005 automatic (4L65E) and build from there.
The LS2 is still a great motor to start with, the car is cheaper to buy and is also obviously already set up to accept the more 'mod friendly' 4 speed auto.

Jan 23, 2012 | 09:48 PM

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I'll just buy a C5 that already has a 4 speed auto if I with an automatic. To me it seems dumb to to put a 4 speed in a car that had a 6 speed.

Jan 24, 2012 | 01:33 AM

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I'll just buy a C5 that already has a 4 speed auto if I with an automatic. To me it seems dumb to to put a 4 speed in a car that had a 6 speed.

I agree.
If I were building a fast/consistent street/strip car right now it would either be an automatic C5 or automatic 2005 C6.

Jan 24, 2012 | 03:16 AM

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My first Corvette will be purchased in the next year and from I have read the C5 seems like the way to go. For the money I would spend on C6 I could modify a C5.

Jan 24, 2012 | 11:57 PM

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Nah. There's more headache with the 05. Electrical and differential issues. Pick your battles. I'd rather have less electrical issues.

Jan 25, 2012 | 05:26 AM

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I love 6 speed

Jan 26, 2012 | 03:54 AM

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My first Corvette will be purchased in the next year and from I have read the C5 seems like the way to go. For the money I would spend on C6 I could modify a C5.

Good point, C5's are great platforms to start with and they are a true bargain in the used market.

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Nah. There's more headache with the 05. Electrical and differential issues. Pick your battles. I'd rather have less electrical issues.

Yes, one of the first things that needs to be addressed if building an '05 for hard street/strip duty is the rear, that's almost a given, of course the money saved on buying an '05 over a later model year helps pay for that part and it's still easier to install a stonger rear than it is to try and adapt a 4L65 where a 6L80 used to reside.
The electrical issues are not necessarily going to be a concern on every single 2005, it's generally a hit or miss situation there.
I only suggest it for those seeking an automatic that they're going to build for strip duty...if one was staying stock or choosing a manual trans then I would definitely recommend a 2006 or later.