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Sep 13, 2005 | 02:15 PM

CK9887

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C5 changes

Looking at getting a used C5 in the future but wasnt sure of a few things.

What years came with what options? Like traction control? Adjustable ride? What gears came in the rear ends?

Also, I've heard that after a few years they changed the oil passages in the block?

Thanks for any input.

Sep 14, 2005 | 12:58 AM

mason71

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Sep 14, 2005 | 08:07 AM

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Traction control was standard on all of the C5 Corvettes..all 6 speed manual transmission cars had the 3.42 rear end ratio..automatice have 2.72 as standard..with an optional 3.15 performance axle ratio available..the adjustable suspensionwas available as an option from 1997 to 2002 it was known as F45 selective real time damping..as waste of money and something else to go wrong..in 2003 the F55 magnetic selective ride control became available as an option...it too is a waste of money and something else to go wrong with the car...

Sep 14, 2005 | 09:02 AM

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thanks for clearing that up. So every C5 has Traction Control? Can you turn it off?

Also... were any changes made with the engine?

Sep 14, 2005 | 09:26 AM

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thanks for clearing that up. So every C5 has Traction Control? Can you turn it off?

Also... were any changes made with the engine?

Yes you can turn it off..just push the button on the consol and the info is visible in the driver information center and on the dash board..1997-2000 345 HP...2001-2004 350 HP..

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