Description:

FS: 2000 Chevrolet C5 Corvette FRC

$18,000 OBO
$16,900 OBO
$16,000 OBO
Located in WNY 14086

Contact: PM
Call/text 716 949 7424
Email: nogiba5@gmail.com

My wife and I are expecting our first child, so I am putting this one up for sale. I have enjoyed my time immensely with this car but I'll need something with a back seat to enjoy during the warm months, and need to see this car go to a good home first. With all the time and money I've invested in the vehicle, it is my intent to be honest and up front about the condition of the vehicle, the work that has been performed, and any items that need attention.

I am the 3rd owner and bought the car on CorvetteForum. The car was bought new in 2000 and sold to the 2nd owner in 2002, who owned it for 14 years and sold it to me in January of 2016. I have a stack of paperwork a couple inches thick of maintenance records from her ownership (yes, it was female driven for most of its life), along with another giant stack of paperwork from my ownership.

My progress thread since day 1 of owning the car (including picking it up from the seller) is located here:
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ss-thread.html

The C5 platform needs no introduction and I believe this is the ultimate "OEM+" incarnation of the platform. The FRC is one of more rare iterations of the C5 model, with only a few thousand being built in 2000, and even fewer of those being available in Black. This car has many additional desirable options, such as the Z51 package, thinner windshield glass, HUD, CD changer, and dual auto climate control. The modern 6.2L engine is the cherry on top. I've completed projects in the past integrating a different engine into a chassis - my previous project was a 2001 BMW 5 series powered by a cammed 6.0 LS engine that I used as a daily driver for years.

More information on 2000 FRC production numbers:

http://www.vettefacts.com/C5/2000.aspx

THE BASICS

Year: 2000
Make: Chevrolet
Model: C5 Corvette FRC
VIN: 1G1YY12G4Y5113033
Location: Lancaster NY 14086
Color: Black
Engine: 6.2L Gen 4 V8 L92/LS3
Transmission: 6 Speed manual
Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive, 4.10 gear ratio
Title Status: No liens, no salvage, clean title
Mileage: 135K

INTERIOR
Dual Zone Climate Control, all features work and no burned out bulbs
In Dash CD changer, BOSE audio, AUX IN plug, Bluetooth
6 CD changer in trunk
Honda S2000 seats in black leather, manual adjustment
Custom made camera mount bar behind seats
OEM HUD (Heads up display)
FRC partition/divider
LED Hyperflash Harness
LMC5 column lock bypass installed

EXTERIOR
Black paint - 7/10 condition. Some minor sandblasting/chipping on the front bumper, some swirling on other body panels in direct sunlight. Minor spider webbing on the rear bumper. Still cleans up very nicely for its age.
LED Headlights
LED "Halo" tail lights
LED Fog lights
Rear Lip Spoiler
C6 5 spoke wheels 18x9"F/19x10"R
1-1/4" tow hitch w/ 4 pin wiring harness for tire trailer

ENGINE

Engine Build and swap journal documented in detail here:

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...to-c5-frc.html

6.2L aluminum block "L92" RPO
VVT deleted
Stock bottom end and head castings
PRC dual valve springs, Titanium valve retainers
All new OEM GM gaskets (water pump, front/rear covers, oil pan, you name it)
New OEM GM LS2 timing set (chain and gears), new LS2 chain damper, ARP timing hardware
New Melling 10295 oil pump
LS3 Stage II 3 Bolt Cam 225/238 .612"/.585" 113+3
BTR Rocker trunion upgrade (eliminates needle bearings)
BTR 5/16" 7.425" pushrods
ATI Super Damper
ARP Crank Bolt
New OEM LS3 starter
'01-'04 Dipstick tube

Induction:
LS3 intake manifold
LS2 "silver blade" throttle body
LS3 fuel rail with factory LS3 C6 injectors
C5 Z06 MAF

Exhaust:
XS Power longtube headers
XS Power 3" midpipes
3" Flowmaster cats
Vacuum actuated 3" cutouts
C5 Z06 Titanium axle-back exhaust
AEM Wideband Sensor

Accessories:
Setrab Oil Cooler
Improved Racing Oil Cooler Thermostat
Improved Racing Crank Scraper
Improved Racing Oil Pan Trapdoor/Baffles
Improved Racing Oil Pickup Tube Brace
N2MB WOTBOX (No Lift Shift+2 Step Rev Limiter)
Lingenfelter 24 -> 58x converter box
Conversion harnesses by Racetronix
Tuned by Patrick Guerra
A/C recently serviced, blows cold


DRIVETRAIN
Pfadt Engine Mounts and Transmission Mount
Tick adjustable Clutch Master Cylinder
New OEM LS6 clutch slave
Tick remote clutch bleeder
MGW Shifter (great piece of hardware!)
Refreshed u-joints "zero slop rifle bolt" shifter linkage
New LS7 Flywheel and pressure plate
New OEM GM pilot bearing
New FEBI torque tube couplers
Stock C5 MN6 T56 6 speed disassembled, inspected and replaced shift fork pads with brass
Anti Venom Mod
4.10 Motive gears installed by RKT Performance in 2018
The rebuild of the diff included all new seals, LS7 clutches, LS7 wave washers, and professional set up.

SUSPENSION
Front lowering bolts removed
Longer rear lowering bolts
The following components have been replaced with new OEM parts in the last 20K miles or less:
Front/rear sway bar end links
Front/rear sway bar bushings (Energy Suspension Polyurethane)
Front upper/lower ball joints
Front Inner/outer tie rods
Professional alignment
C6Z shocks
Weighs 3080# with tank half full

BRAKING
Calipers rebuilt with new ACDelco seals
Motul RBF600 fluid flushed 2x/year
Stainless brake lines

WHEELS/TIRES
Front: C6 5 spoke, 18x9
Hankook summer tires, 255/35/18 (like new)
3/8" spacers with extended studs
Rear: C6 5 spoke, 19x10
Hankook summer tires, 285/30/19 (50% remaining)
1" bolt-on spacers

I can also include (for the right price) a spare set of the very rare N73 Magnesium lightweight wheels. The factory setup is 17/18, but I have upgraded these to a 18x9.5 square size for track use as they are very lightweight. Tires are Federal 595 RSRR with about half the life remaining.

Matter of fact, I also have an extra set of 2 16" Firebird ABS alloys that I could include as well if someone wanted them for drag racing or something.

NEGATIVES
Again, in the interest of being honest, there are a few things that could be considered an issue:

TPMS warning is on due to the sensors not being installed in the C6 wheels. I do have all 4 sensors and will include them with the car. They worked perfectly when they were removed.

Headlights gears are grinding when closed, but still work fine for the past 4 years.

Keyless entry does not work. I am assuming a dead internal battery in the fobs since it worked when I bought the car. I just always lock the car using the door cylinder. 2 keys and 2 fobs are included.

Interior has some minor scuffs and scratches on the center console by the cupholder.

I have had a couple small incidents over the years - cosmetic fender benders with other cars. Pictures are available of all issues below.
May 2016 - coworker backed up into the front bumper in a parking lot. I replaced the bumper cover with one from a 2003 Black Z06. No other damage.
July 2016 - a car brushed the driver's side rear fender at 5mph. I buffed out the marks, no other damage.
Fall 2017 - SUV brushed the driver's side, requiring replacement of the fuel filler door and the rear fender with OEM parts. The door and rocker panel were professionally repaired/painted by a friend of mine who is experienced with fiberglass Corvette repairs and is a C6 owner.

None of these incidents have affected the driveability or the functionality of the car, and have no evidence remaining that they ever happened.

I am sure that I've forgotten something but would be happy to answer any questions. It has been a fantastic car to me and I've loved owning it, but growing family forces sale. Very fast and composed, I wouldn't hesitate to drive it across the country.

Only trades I will consider are E92 M3 6MT.

Bump - sale fell through, buyer was not able to commit.

I also dropped the price as I've found another car that fits my needs. Looking to move this FRC along to the right home!

$18,000 OBO
$16,900 OBO
$16,000 OBO
Located in WNY 14086

Serious buyers only, and no lowballers please.

Pictures to follow.