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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 04:13 AM
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Trying to learn a little more about C5's, what are the weak points in them? Which years are better, is it like f bodies where 01+ are better because of LS6 intake manifold? Thanks.
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 04:40 AM
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well yeah the manifolds are like the f-body's.... in all area's except back seats the vette is heads and shoulders above an f-body... I'm converted so I should know... go test drive a z06 and you will be poisoned... usual weak links are pass output shaft and needing a dte rear/trans brace to keep the housing from cracking under hard launches, other than that just the usual more hp means more upgrades, depending how crazy you go on horsepower...
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Alright cause i was thinking of goin with one, i would take my cam out of mine and put it in one. I won't testdrive a Z06 cause i would want one of those and i can't afford one of those lol
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get an FRC...
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 11:23 PM
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What exactly is an FRC?
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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fixed roof coupe not fast red vetteLOL!!
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Old Oct 23, 2005 | 11:55 PM
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lol i would get a coupe, no vert, hate em, no purpose to me. If i want wind, thats why there are windows.
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