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Old May 3, 2007 | 04:14 PM
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I was looking into getting a 97+ vette and was wondering are their any years I should look out for?
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Old May 3, 2007 | 04:51 PM
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I really just started to get into vettes but in the last four months I knew a lil something that I can share 97-98 no traction control 99-00 stays the same except they come with traction control system 01+ they have a better oil pump and stronger rod bolts.Like I said I dont know much but if I mislead any info feel free to correct me.I guess if you look at it the newer year you get the better made they are like as people say you learn from your mistakes I guess manufactures go by these words also.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 08:58 PM
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i have a 97 c5 i have traction control, ive heard year 97 has alot of problems my car has yet to give me any its been runnin excellent!

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I really just started to get into vettes but in the last four months I knew a lil something that I can share 97-98 no traction control 99-00 stays the same except they come with traction control system 01+ they have a better oil pump and stronger rod bolts.Like I said I dont know much but if I mislead any info feel free to correct me.I guess if you look at it the newer year you get the better made they are like as people say you learn from your mistakes I guess manufactures go by these words also.
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i have a 97 c5 i have traction control, ive heard year 97 has alot of problems my car has yet to give me any its been runnin excellent!

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I really just started to get into vettes but in the last four months I knew a lil something that I can share 97-98 no traction control 99-00 stays the same except they come with traction control system 01+ they have a better oil pump and stronger rod bolts.Like I said I dont know much but if I mislead any info feel free to correct me.I guess if you look at it the newer year you get the better made they are like as people say you learn from your mistakes I guess manufactures go by these words also.
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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:42 PM
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the one Im looking at is a 97..do the 97s have a ls6 intake and heads?
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Old May 3, 2007 | 09:48 PM
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the one Im looking at is a 97..do the 97s have a ls6 intake and heads?
Only Z06s got LS6 heads and intake, the 01+ got the intake and slight cam change.
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LS6 intake on 01+ cars. I have a 99 and have had no problems.
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