Corvette C5 Performance Projects 1997-2004
  The C5 Corvette brought the excitement back to the Corvette hobby and marked the first time that General Motors rolled out a new engine, new frame, and new body design all at the same time.
Leaving its hot rod heritage behind, the new Corvette was a high-speed grand touring car and its sales exceeded expectations throughout its production run.
Corvettes have always been ideal for customizing and performance upgrades, and the C5 offers a great platform for modifications, both cosmetic and performance based.
Written by Corvette enthusiast and ASE Master Technician Richard Newton, Corvette C5 Performance Projects 1997-2004 details how to efficiently execute basic maintenance projects and explains how to perform a variety of popular modifications.
Table of Contents
Introduction | Tools of the trade | Deciphering the information boxes
Section One: Basics
Raising your C5 | Changing the engine oil | Replacing the serpentine belts | Replacing the air filter | Replacing the fuel filter | Detailing your Corvette
Section Two: Engine
Cleaning the throttle body | Replacing the thermostat | Reprogramming your Corvette's computer PROM | Replacing the O2 sensors | Changing the coolant | Dressing up the engine compartment | Replacing the spark plugs and spark plug wires | Installing an alternative intake manifold | Replacing the fuel injector | Installing a louder exhaust system | Installing headers
Section Three: Electrical
Replacing your starter | Replacing the alternator | Upgrading your audio system
Section Four: Drivetrain
Installing a short-throw shifter | Servicing the six-speed manual transmission | Servicing the automatic transmission (fluid change) | Selecting a shift kit for the automatic | Installing a skip shift eliminator | Changing the rear differential lubricant
Section Five: Brakes
Bleeding and flushing the hydraulic system | Replacing the brake pads and rotors | Installing stainless-steel brake hoses | Changing the brake bias | Replacing an ABS sensor
Section Six: Suspension
Lowering your C5 | Installing polyurethane bushings | Replacing the shock absorbers | Choosing a sway bar | Selecting tires and wheels | Performing an alignment | Replacing the sway bar end links
Section Seven: Cosmetics
Customizing the interior trim | Installing a body package
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