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<blockquote data-quote="DrZed" data-source="post: 16572913" data-attributes="member: 200056"><p>I looked back at some notes I had... 5-6 hours for damper install plus the damper itself (seal and crank bolt). The damper is about $400, so this is not an inconsequential amount! ATI seems preferred over all others (and it's rebuildable) without having to remove it entirely from the car (if I remember correctly... check into that though). That's a savings and something you can do yourself. </p><p></p><p>Agreed about the C8 and drop in prices. If the column lock issue is fixed (likely will be on the car you look at) it would be a very tough choice between an electron blue C5Z or a C6 (though I really like the C5 body over the C6). There is also a thing with the early C5 ABS module (see link below), that and the column lock are the only serious issues to watch for an a C5. Mechanically incredibly reliable. If you want a cool read, buy the book "All Corvettes are Red"... super cool read on how the C5 almost wasn't. </p><p></p><p>Congrats on paying off the Shelby... debt free lifestyle is worth every single sacrifice and until you are there (house, cars, loans) one cannot imagine the freedom from "the grind". Keep on keeping on brother. </p><p></p><p>.... maybe you can answer for me, what is the "real deal" with the Shelby motors and the "rods" are those engines at their peak capability factory, or when you mod them the rods go? What is the real story... been hearing lots on this. Your thoughts would be appreciated. </p><p></p><p>Here are a few helpful sites which are invaluable for the Vette: </p><p><a href="https://ls1tech.com" target="_blank">LS1Tech.com - GM LS Performance Forum</a></p><p>corvetteforum.com</p><p>corvetteforums.com</p><p><a href="http://www.corvette-troy.com/C5-Secrets&Codes.htm" target="_blank">C5 Secrets & Computer CODE Llist</a></p><p><a href="https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-general/2025675-c5-secrets-un-covered-2.html" target="_blank">c5 secrets un-covered - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion</a></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]HTaPHyZj13k[/MEDIA]</p><p><a href="https://www.corvsport.com/2002-c5-corvette/" target="_blank">2002 C5 Corvette | Ultimate Guide (Overview, Specs, VIN Info, Performance & More)</a></p><p><a href="http://www.c6registry.com/Facts/2008.htm" target="_blank">- Official C6 Corvette Registry 2008 orvette Order Guide</a></p><p>[MEDIA=youtube]ji78AVLeirM[/MEDIA]</p><p><a href="https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a30028/c5-corvette-z06-buyers-guide/" target="_blank">How to Buy C5 Corvette Z06 - Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Buyer's Guide</a></p><p><a href="http://www.stengel.net/diccodes.htm" target="_blank">Corvette DIC Codes</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-CORVETTE-EBCM-ABS-REMAN-REPAIR-SERVICE-/303330722632" target="_blank">1999 CORVETTE EBCM/ABS REMAN/REPAIR SERVICE | eBay</a></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DrZed, post: 16572913, member: 200056"] I looked back at some notes I had... 5-6 hours for damper install plus the damper itself (seal and crank bolt). The damper is about $400, so this is not an inconsequential amount! ATI seems preferred over all others (and it's rebuildable) without having to remove it entirely from the car (if I remember correctly... check into that though). That's a savings and something you can do yourself. Agreed about the C8 and drop in prices. If the column lock issue is fixed (likely will be on the car you look at) it would be a very tough choice between an electron blue C5Z or a C6 (though I really like the C5 body over the C6). There is also a thing with the early C5 ABS module (see link below), that and the column lock are the only serious issues to watch for an a C5. Mechanically incredibly reliable. If you want a cool read, buy the book "All Corvettes are Red"... super cool read on how the C5 almost wasn't. Congrats on paying off the Shelby... debt free lifestyle is worth every single sacrifice and until you are there (house, cars, loans) one cannot imagine the freedom from "the grind". Keep on keeping on brother. .... maybe you can answer for me, what is the "real deal" with the Shelby motors and the "rods" are those engines at their peak capability factory, or when you mod them the rods go? What is the real story... been hearing lots on this. Your thoughts would be appreciated. Here are a few helpful sites which are invaluable for the Vette: [URL="https://ls1tech.com"]LS1Tech.com - GM LS Performance Forum[/URL] corvetteforum.com corvetteforums.com [URL="http://www.corvette-troy.com/C5-Secrets&Codes.htm"]C5 Secrets & Computer CODE Llist[/URL] [URL="https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums/c5-general/2025675-c5-secrets-un-covered-2.html"]c5 secrets un-covered - CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion[/URL] [MEDIA=youtube]HTaPHyZj13k[/MEDIA] [URL="https://www.corvsport.com/2002-c5-corvette/"]2002 C5 Corvette | Ultimate Guide (Overview, Specs, VIN Info, Performance & More)[/URL] [URL="http://www.c6registry.com/Facts/2008.htm"]- Official C6 Corvette Registry 2008 orvette Order Guide[/URL] [MEDIA=youtube]ji78AVLeirM[/MEDIA] [URL="https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/buying-maintenance/a30028/c5-corvette-z06-buyers-guide/"]How to Buy C5 Corvette Z06 - Chevrolet Corvette Z06 Buyer's Guide[/URL] [URL="http://www.stengel.net/diccodes.htm"]Corvette DIC Codes[/URL] [URL="https://www.ebay.com/itm/1999-CORVETTE-EBCM-ABS-REMAN-REPAIR-SERVICE-/303330722632"]1999 CORVETTE EBCM/ABS REMAN/REPAIR SERVICE | eBay[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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