How To Modify a C5 Corvette (1997-2004)

[@MartiniWorksOfficial]

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[@tuck_you3083]

Do a 8th gen v6 Camry . I dare you 😭

[@bolofton]

😂😂

[@terjehimle3107]

ohhh yes :)

[@andrewramirez4951]

Bro I’m trying to buy one stop promoting these 💀

[@Eren13201]

Same

[@alexbarn3841]

Everyone already knows about C5s they’re a dime a dozen, they’re not gonna go up in price

[@silaspostal_]

@@alexbarn3841 20k is not a dime a dozen for smth from late 90's

[@anthonyhouse6702]

I got one definitely worth it sell a organ bro worth it 10000000percent 😭

[@arelmartinez1044]

On god I’m 3k away and they slowly all going and rising😤😤

[@almostlastplace]

I got a C5 as my first project car and I absolute adore it. I'm running it with a Texas speed cam and LGM longtubes and coils (along with a ton of other things) looking to widebody and change up the wheels from the rep C7Z wheels on it now. The car itself is now stupidly sentimental due to so many important memories being made with it/in it but I'm glad the car that is the most sentimental to me also happens to just be an incredibly fun to own and drive

[@bigbutt5647]

Hey man I’ve been absolutely loving learning everything about the platform. Only issue is everyone in my life doesn’t support the decision. I have everything worked out, the money, insurance, etc everyone’s main arguement is it’s “impractical”. As a c5 owner how unpractical for daily use do u think it is. I’m in Rhode Island so the roads aren’t perfect but they get a bad wrap, atleast in my area. Are hills and inclines too much? Is it too u comfortable? Any details of living with it would be appreciated

[@Welsey-vt8op]

Looking to get my first c5 tomorrow i really an clueless when it comes with cars but i cant help myself when i see this car😂

[@exactlybasically8603]

I just got mine for 20k, 65k miles, one owner. Dale has no idea what’s about to happen to his baby.

[@Ranguvar13]

Hahaha, you said it perfect. Similar situation here. Man I bought my c5z from refused to sell until a 100% sunny weekend because he didn't want to let it touch rain...

[@raamyasharahla535]

🤣 I told the old man I bought mine from the same thing. If he only knew!!!!!

[@YBKJ.50]

Got mine 63k manual clean title for 13k

[@exactlybasically8603]

@@YBKJ.50veryyyy nice

[@francoistaillefer6930]

zo6 or ls1?

[@nickbro_mero]

bought a c5 in 2019 with my dad from this older gentleman who bought a C7 with the same spec. ours had every bell and whistle you can imagine for the time, a convertible with a 6 speed which turns heads more often bc of the pairing of the two, $10k for a car with 30k miles, got it for a steal when we did, absolutely love it

[@Atlas.X9X]

I think the interior has aged just fine. A few more suggestions: Update the head unit and it feels much newer. Update all of the lighting (interior and exterior) to LEDs for about $1300 and it's wayyy better. Update the C5 manual shift knob to a C6 manual shift knob and it's better. Upgrade the seats to C6 or C7. You all can run up the prices of C5's now, I already have one in the garage.

[@caseymoore4759]

I truly don’t get the hate on the interior lol I think it looks cool and just upgrading a couple things like the steering wheel and radio make a giant difference

[@hollowshadow1544]

Agree on all points except shifter, go with mgw

[@Atlas.X9X]

@@hollowshadow1544 I agree, I haven't done that yet. I cut 1 inch off the C5 shifter and added a C6 knob.

[@Jeremy-kg1zr]

Are the C6/C7 seats a direct bolt-in, or do you need to modify, make brackets, etc?

[@milehighmisfits]

The C5 is my favorite car that i have owned so far. Best bang for your buck in my opinion and the aftermarket support for this car is just superb 👌

[@nickromero520]

I bought my c5 in may and this car is the funnest car I’ve ever driven. At 17 I have a c5 slowly building it

[@HOWBTDEMCOWBOYS]

Got my c5 z06 last year with 28k’miles for 25k I love this thing , just got a supercharger , headers and cam ready to be installed

[@wandering_moto]

Here’s a hack for you guys. FK8 fitment. If it fits an FK8, it will work on a C5. I run Rotiform R147 WGRs 19x9.5 +40, with 275/35 square. Fits damnear perfectly flush with about -2.5 camber upfront. Im lowered, though not completely slammed. 5x120 wheels work, but you will need hubcentric rings.

[@silaspostal_]

wtf thats interesting

[@TheDukeofDisaster]

Bought one earlier this summer. Top 5 best investments ever

[@joshuafallet5690]

Always loved the c5 looks so nice tbh.

[@KleanShots]

Love the c5, picking up one soon

[@BasinMotorsports]

I picked up my Z06 in September 2021 before the prices got too inflated. It's a lot of fun for a reasonable amount of money, and as you noted there are a ton of aftermarket parts available to make yours somewhat unique. Grab one before the next election as it may get a little uglier for car enthusiasts.

[@ChaseFarrow]

Aye! Thanks for featuring my car!

[@K24516]

C5 in the era of early 2000’s chevy time

[@_Terrestrial]

Very well timed video! I got my first car being a 2001 C5 2 weeks ago now. This just popped up on YT and it was info I was looking for thanks Alex

[@masoncook72]

I just bought my built cammed 33k mile 02 just a month ago, has some minor misfire problems but taking it to get retuned soon. other than that, this thing is nuts.

[@lesedixz]

Lol I was just watching the old do you want a c5 Corvette video randomly for fun then this video pops up

[@tehtehkhantengames8580]

I have driven two c6's, two sn95 mustangs, a sn 197 mustang, two s550's, a tt 300zx, a 335xi and a c5. The c5 has consistently been my favorite and I honestly don't even know why. Mine is way beyond stock... way, but even when it was stock it was so much damn fun and felt like it was on rails even when it was stock suspension. I honestly prefer it over the c6 for aesthetic reasons and it doesnt take much money at all to surpass the performance of newer vettes.

[@boywonderrr71]

STOP PROMOTING THE CORVETTES!! I need to be able to buy one shhhhhh🤫🤫🤫🤫🤫

[@ryanlaroche8844]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@nathannicholson-ro7uz]

The JDM touch is PEAK! Nice video!

[@Luckydraw4me]

Just got a 02 c5 Z06 i love it

[@joels6736]

Had mine since 2010. I let her sit for close to 7 years, flushed all fluids, put fresh gas in, cleaned the plugs, and she happily fired right up. These cars already have a very nice power to weight ratio. I personally focused on mods that took weight off the front, tightened up the suspension and brakes, and put sticky tires on it. The result is a very snappy but extremely controllable and reliable track prepped machine that, while rougher than stock, is still more than bearable on the street. Mods: A/c delete with ATI super damper without the a/c pulley section and 10% underdrive (6lbs lighter than stock), AMT motor mounts, HPI trans brace, Pfadt control arm poly bushing (drilled out the factory control arms and install zerk grease fittings for easy yearly greasing), Pfadt Johny O sway bars, Bilstein sport shocks, HOWE racing ball joints front and rear upper and lower, Bump steer inner and outer rods front and rear, battery relocated to the trunk, single 16" radiator slim fan (stock double fan is heavy, about 5-6 lbs savings, no over heating issues after tuning fan curve), Pfadt tri-Y headers no cats (mostly for the 20lb weight savings off the front), SS brake lines, Hawk HPS pads, Willwood stock sized 2-piece drilled and slotted rotors, Nitto NT01 sticky ickys. Future mods: relocating radiator to the rear with full electric water pump setup, OS giken LSD, Penske custom springed coilovers with remote canisters, hand porting heads and going 1 size up on the valves with undercut stems, custom mild cam 214/218 .575/.575 117 LSA.

[@CodyDriven]

Thanks for the feature🔥🔥

[@DIESELLEMON6969]

I'm getting a Corvette soon referring back to this when I do get it thank you ❤

[@GrantCaswell-u4u]

Only thing with vettes 97 and up make sure the clutch is good because doing a clutch on one of these is very time consuming due to the transmission being in the rear and torque tubes and all that stuff

[@p-leaf8987]

Damn, i wetdreaming this car back in pandemic because the slick design with pop up headlights +Need for speed, makes this my dream car even after 30yrs of my existence and this car existence.

[@Z06Ivan]

Buying a z this Saturday, been my dream car since I first saw one as a kid back in 2004! For the interior I plan on getting sparco qrt’s in suede/leather and eventually wrapping most of the dash+headliner in suede to give it a better look/feel! Super excited to throw way too much money into a 20+ year old car instead making the smart decision at 23 to buy a house 😂

[@drxqn]

That Vette on the thumbnail is 🥵

[@silaspostal_]

that would be "@bagged.frc" or cam. lots of stuff of him on yt, mostly from his trip to slammedenuff gat this yr, idk if he has an yt channel tho, but thats his ig and tiktok user

[@speedfiend925]

Controversial take on this channel: C5s look perfect completely stock. 😁

[@volt101x]

First thing you need to do is replace the stock Harmonic Balancer before adding more power 👍

[@brycehollen6373]

I’m fitting 18 by 11 front and rear on c5 the leaf suspension is actually really nice too after lowering bolts in the rear

[@DavidTerceira-ss2yh]

Try coilovers, you won’t believe the difference. Good luck!

[@salsa_50]

you can find these in pretty good condition for around $7k-12k on fbm. i myself am planning to go that route and then mod the shit out the engine with a cam and turbo kit and more, slap on some coil overs, new rims/tires, etc. overall should come out to around $25k for a beast of a vette. imo, c5's are one of the best vettes I've ever seen.

[@Jeremy-kg1zr]

How the hell are you finding them in pretty good condition for that price? I've been keeping an eye out on facebook for a manual trans that isn't beat to hell or north of 150k miles and I never see anything under $12k+ that doesn't need a lot to make it good. Usually they're $15k+ for something decent.

[@salsa_50]

@Jeremy-kg1zr I'm down in Cali so prices are different. Usually on fbm where I'm at, the average 6 speed C5 is between 100k-140k miles, in decent shape cosmetic wise and engine wise is pretty good, and prices vary from $9k-$16k. Most of the time they have some mods on them like a short throw shifter and/or exhaust mod and maybe some engine maintenance mods but that's really it. Pretty good deal to get one down here. Hoping I can get one sometime in the next few years 🙏

[@Jeremy-kg1zr]

@@salsa_50 I'll need to start looking harder in Cali. I'll happily fly to get a car and drive it back when it saves me $2,000+.

[@peaohvee1784]

Steps before you start dumping cash into mods 1. Harmonic Balancer 2. Torque tube bushings 3. Do your clutch while you're at it 4. Skip Shift Eliminator (manual cars) 5. Steering Lock Bypass 6. whatever mods you want after here oh yeah. and dont buy a car with F45/55 active suspension. theres a way to code around it on the 02 and 03 iirc. but best way to not have to do that. is dont buy a car with it.

[@emacgggaming9732]

literally just thinking about getting one of these get out of my head

[@drakehoward9631]

Just got a 2001 with 160k miles for $7800, I know what you're thinking but I'm saving up to rebuild the motor and trans next

[@illuminate4]

a video on the sc300/400/soarer would be interesting.

[@tikijojo]

I own a Black 02 Z06 and might be selling it soon. Everything has been updated on it too. Clutch, seats, suspension, tires, brakes etc..

[@chrisbell2362]

Wya

[@tikijojo]

@@chrisbell2362 25k

[@genghisfimpley3516]

I hate that I always get these ideas three years too early :( when I was in HS I missed the crown vics and now i'm probably gonna miss these too.

[@RR-in7do]

I've just been throwing C6 Z06 parts on mine. 😅 Wheels, tires, sway bars, shocks.

[@BaddDukk]

I love my C3 but the power these have is making me consider a change..

[@carterbishop2935]

bought my 2003 Z06 in 2012. Original owner had Les Stanford Chev in Dearborn MI build up the engine,supercharge her, upgrade the trans/clutch, headers, aftermarket exhaust and lower suspension about 3/4 inch. She's got 590 rwhp but drives smooth at 35 mph in 4th gear. She's wearing stock wheels and tires so she cannot do a dig but doing rolls on the freeway allows for her to embarrass much newer and more expensive sports cars. I could sell her for what I paid for her in 2012 which was 25k.

[@chris3.873]

I’m glad I got my c5 before all these c5 videos started to come out😬

[@huntrusso]

So glad I bought a C5 Z06 a year ago. Everyone is finally figuring out how sweet these cars are

[@Ranguvar13]

Same man! The front end (to me) is one of the best on any car, better than the FD RX-7 even, especially with low-profile square LED headlights.

[@navyy5131]

might as well do one for the c6 as well

[@elitebose0088]

I would be needing inspiration for a 1995 pontiac firebird, if you like?😎

[@REALGAMER29]

just bought my own after fighting the price increase because of tik tok 🙏 feeling is indescribable

[@caseyrenner2061]

Should do something on Jackson Racing or comptech

[@rbghypervenom6969]

"Was I wrong to spend $20k on a Nissan with 14 horsepower?" Like don't come for me so hard broooooo 🤣

[@wasted_seaman117]

Bro you gotta reword that last bit 😂

[@Projectcharles]

got mine for 19k, 51k miles and 1 owner

[@MrBpritch100]

So glad to be tucking away a few 5s and starting my collection of goodies now adays bcz we all know in 3-5 years these will be sky rocketing LOL. 🙏😂👌

[@caseymoore4759]

Glad I got my clean example to build while they are still under the radar! In 10 years it’ll be far harder to find these clean garage kept boomer cars

[@AaronLatimer]

LS the world baby.

[@wr1ght939]

What song do y’all use for these intros?

[@funkonsight]

Please do Acura Legend soon. Can’t even find anything from your old F.I days

[@c5mourn]

lucky garage mentioned 🔥🔥🔥

[@AlossFS]

My c5 z06 valve spring broke while idling in the driveway. The sounds it made... Oof. Incredibly, no damage other than valve spring replacement.

[@tikijojo]

what year was yours and how many miles?

[@KSwapTheWorld69]

Oh no not the deer! 🦌 🤣

[@Thealmightyc5]

And this is my sign to buck up and buy air suspension for my c5z

[@foxbatmotorsports]

I wonder if that same TE37 set-up would fit my 4th gen F-body?

[@pain.497]

I want the C6 more

[@raamyasharahla535]

I have both c5 and a c7….. I’m thinking a c6 couldn’t hurt either

[@AntonioRodriguez-rl7nd]

Could you do a how to modify for the Honda civic 8th gen please??

[@Brennan_TE]

Just got a 2000 C5 for 12500 and I upgraded from a 2000 Honda civic

[@leeksvette]

Yal spilling too many beans 😭😂

[@Gspapi]

Rip my dream i getting one for the low 😪

[@sp3gg]

Sick vid bro!!!! When's the Chevrolet Volt video coming?

[@behindbarsmototouring898]

I watched for that white white Nissan Cedric!!

[@dahdoinkman854]

Oooo brother I already see the Miata affect happening to the c4/c5 :-((( if you don’t already have one you better get one asap

[@blakerodriguez5999]

Is this a thing?? I own a c4 and c5 so I guess I’m good lol 😂

[@DSmoove]

Somebody offered me one of these for my 1996 Impala I’m torn trying too see if I should do it

[@ADHDgaming00]

Can you do the 2017 ish charger 5.7?

[@mauriceclark6885]

Why did you say start at 2001 model C5? I have a 99 model. Should I get rid of it?

[@sethcheak3349]

Chill bro I'm saving for one, now I need like 8k more😞

[@ryanwilliams5904]

Wish I knew how to drive manual cuz dude I want one of these without that bunk 4 speed auto transmission.

[@0Heeroyuy01]

i have a 01 auto its not a bad car, and i daily drive it and drive it hard

[@frankgrant5399]

Not hard to learn to drive a stick, and it's more fun in my opinion. (Base 2002 6 speed z51 suspension)

[@alexisfernandez5808]

I have a 1998 can it still be modded without issues ?

[@jeremiahbrinsko7811]

Just got one 1999 42k miles heads up display z51 handling package for 16k there’s perks to working at a Chevy dealership lol

[@gravity4515]

I’m ready to wear my Jean shorts

[@jesuscolon1504]

can we do a scion xb first gen video

[@oscarmazariegos5585]

Do a C7!!

[@sherryswisher8911]

I have had one for two years. Don’t get stupid. The car is low already. You will scrape and tear things up. Air suspension is not always going to bail you out. Also bigger is not better on wheels. If you want to really have a good car get over the stance crap. Also keep the air dam or it will over heat. This is a car to be smart with not hip. Heads, cam, balancer and intake will get you near 600 hp.

[@mindtwister6249]

I’ve got a 2002 automatic when I tell you that gearing is LONG like I can hit 50 in first

[@SpeedCultureStudios]

Aluminum LS1 and aluminum trans-axel but not aluminum chassis.

[@ramon-qx8nt]

Boutta buy one for 13k w 53k miles😋

[@Experiment47-p5d]

Got mine 18k 70k miles

[@frankgrant5399]

Bought mine last July, in Ontario Canada approximately $18,000 US and also 70k. Love it.

[@deontejames430]

Where can I get wheels like those that are stance wheels?

[@BVDxBEAR]

Do the S197 mustang

[@stephenmolinski6837]

Keep the Corvette content coming. 🤌

[@martymccord9875]

Now do the pontiac g8/Holden commodore ve

[@Dior_fr3ddy]

I’m tryna get this shit asap

[@AaronLatimer]

325/30's fit on the rears if you like living on the edge of destroying your fenders and don't mind them rubbing on the inner wells. So no. They don't actually fit but they do if you think they do.

[@DavidTerceira-ss2yh]

If you know what you’re doing, they will fit.

[@AaronLatimer]

@@DavidTerceira-ss2yh They'll fit just fine with some minor modification. ie; spacers and fender flares

[@SweatCookienese]

Got a LS1 Powered Trans Am instead, looks hotter costs less, same motor trans and as much or more aftermarket support.

[@MittenMan98]

Why is 2001 or newer preferred? What is wrong with the prior years cars?

[@pauljr.harrington1905]

2001+ C5s have more power and torque, 350hp and 375 lb-ft in the 6-speed cars. The biggest change is the EBCM module, which is easier to deal with in the 2001-2004 models than in the 1997-2000. The 01-04 units can be rebuilt, but if the one in the 97-00 fails you're screwed. You're driving around in a car with no ABS or traction or stability control. I own a 2000, 6-speed, magnesium wheels, 56k miles on the odometer. I love the car, just hope it doesn't happen to me.

[@boofyboy5193]

Am I cooked for buying a 2000 c5? Just realized he said the 01 and up is better choice💀

[@Amazeman32]

Just be aware if your EBCM goes bad it can’t be repaired, will cost a lot to replace (used) but you can drive without it, just no ABS and traction control. In 2001 onward there is a different module that can be repaired that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg

[@unknownerror5926]

or hear me out, an LS3 swap, ccw wheels, Viking triple adjustable coils, and some Spec corvette aero...

[@Tigerwolf102onYoutube]

Wait, did this dude just insult the looks of the e46? The car considered to be the best looking 3 series ever?

[@thegarbear05]

Just got my 2004 70k miles 17$k

[@camshank]

I’m so glad I bought a C5 manual before this boom hahah, she bone stock though

[@PatrickHenry-t1s]

nope gotta get the clamshell ones

[@dontever]

When's "How to modify a 3rd gen GK5 Honda Fit"

[@leightonarcher4283]

can we get the same for c6