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- First Best C5 Corvette Mods You MUST Do | DriveHub
Here are (in my humble opinion) the best C5 Corvette mods! These are the top C5 Corvette mods I would do if I was starting a build from scratch. These C5 Corvette must do mods are relatively inexpensive and easy to do!
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If you are gonna drive the car in dark…you gotta upgrade those headlights. It’s dangerous to drive the car without it…
Even with the high beams it’s like driving in the dark they suck
@@erasmodemeo6167 facts it’s the FIRST thing I got done to mine.
@@JYP1M just finished mine with DRL’s and headlights and it’s 100% better going to swap out fog lights next . Needed to buy correct connectors and stock housings because the type that’s on now are one piece sealed units and were hardwired 🤷♂️🤦♂️
First thing I did
First thing i did in my C5 i swapped out lights.
For anyone wanting a list of must have performance mods
1. Cold air intake
2. Exhaust (headers/cat back/axleback or a combination of all three
3. Short shifter
4. Tires. Less flashy but more important than wheels.
5. Cooling mods (this can mean a lot of things but C5’s generally have issues staying cooling especially when adding power or on the track)
Good list, just add a tune and it's perfect !
The only true CAI is a Vararam. The others with the exception of Calloway Honker are “open air” or “free flow” (marketing BS) and on an otherwise stock engine & tune or without long tube headers and free flowing exhaust….an intake is a big fat waste of money. Maybe 3% gains up top but will typically sacrifice that same 3% under the curve. An intake is NOT a good first mod if power improvement is your goal. But they look cool and a monkey can install.
Best bang for the buck (other than a Novi or A&A supercharger) 4.10 gears in an MN6 (no tune required) or 3.42’s and 3200 rpm stall converter (trans tune required).
Headers will add 18 to 25 rwhp in a modified build (less otherwise stock) but also require a $500+ tune.
How can you improve cooling on an NA car? Bigger radiator? Better pump?
@megatar3 no need to really. The guy that said that probably doesnt realize that chevy intended for these cars to run hotter than a typical car. No worries thats how its designed.
You forgot a cam
its the round lights for me. some about it so cool. c5 and c6 are my fav gen of vettes.
The headlights or taillights?
@@grenks75 tail lights.
Best mod is remove the stickers
Far from a c5 expert....just stop it
Lemme see ur corvette videos
Great video, can you buy me a Corvette and put it on the company card so I can use all of these mods?
Say no more! ❤️
LEDs all the way around was the first thing I did to mine. Second was a touchscreen android radio with a backup camera. Third was borla s type classic just like you had but with quad tips (Sounds amazing). Fourth and finally was seats. Proper headlight housings and Wilwood front calipers & rotor kit are next on the menu. Sorry to everyone else's eyes at night in the meantime but pizza delivery doesn't leave much funding for toys.
Learn plumbing bud
So rice you upgrade the muffler but not the engine
Yep his Vette still needs work
@UC1y7AGO02K0XAMwqFdNPJzQ I just like the look of the quad tips even if it is a little redundant.
@@PatrickGotHands Hey I'll get that engine upgraded sooner or later. Aiming to go from 345hp->550hp. I don't need it crazy but I'd like it more powerful.
You did great on your mods. You got a real nice C5. You've also got a nice personality that always makes me come back to enjoy your new videos.
very good vid Jake glad to see the C5 back in some vids. Id have to agree with your list. maybe add a cold air intake like a Varam too
what tires do you normally put on your vets..i am in the process of buying a 1999 corvette, looking for good riding tires?
Lights, Stereo, Shifter, Pedals, longtubes/x-pipe *I am here*, intake, wheels, coilovers, catchcan, cam
Best thing you can do is swap out the steering wheel. I went to a Momo flat bottom. Totally changed my experience. Every time I get in it makes me feel like a racer. Before it was like steering a bus. Good video.
It is exactly like steering a bus 😂😂
Link?
Excellent video, if I ever purchase a C5 I will know what to do to it!
Wait I thought you had one??
@@DriveHub damn you remember shit about subscribers, that's some shit I respect about smaller tubers that bigger tubers don't do. Big ups dude, great vid
The later style wheels and the lower stance really improves the look...nice!
The nose jokes always get me 👃🏾😹
The problem with wheel spacers is that they add the worst kind of weight to a car- rotational, unsprung mass.
Been here since the beginning of the C5 I love these videos! Keep up the great content brother!! Can’t wait for the next video
I love everything you did with the car it looks great. By the way Your not that poor you got a Vette. Lol.
I love my 2003 stock C5. What I DON'T love is the puddle of oil it leaves every day. To repair the leak will cost about $2,000 because the torque tube, transmission and rear end will have to come out. I would rather spend that money on mods and upgrades.
It cost me $3,500 to have the tranny, torque tube rebuilt, and rean main replaced. It's now bullet proof. 01 C5 base auto.
Number one, after going through 4 plastic tank radiators and 3 different versions of the lower radiator bracket/skid assembly, was to fab a separate lower radiator support(out of steel) as well as creating mounts for steel casters coming off the front frame horns exiting through the stock skid slits in the bumper cover. Low driveways, parking bumpers and cracked plastic radiator tanks are no longer a problem. Also, definately, install aluminum tank 3 or 4 core radiator. They cool 100% better. Loved my stock polished C-5 wheels, hated runflats, especially the prices in sizes for 17s and 18s. C-6 wheels are better sizing and options. I carry a jack set-up from a C-4 and a space-saver spare from a late model GTO with it's center hole relieved a few thousands. It fits all four corners and the diameter doesn't drop the car very much. It takes up minimal room in the back of the coupe and my targa top still fits on top. C-5 Z06 titanium mufflers are cheap take offs for better sound and tips, but I prefer muffler deletes. Unfortunately California law enforcement doesn't.
One more comment for you and I see someone already mentioned it but I can't agree more!. The seats in my C5 Z06 suck. When I was doing track days, I bent my speaker grille just jamming my knee into it to keep from sliding off the seat. I hope to get new seats and a touchscreen radio in mine when I can.
1:23 what’s all that squeaky sound??
Haha I just bought a c5 last week and it has ALL of these upgrades already! I almost feel bad for the guy now, I feel like I robbed him.
Has borla catback, every light has been updated to led, has a touchscreen, has an entire sound system with subs! Doesn't have any fancy wheels yet, but I'm definitely looking into some soon. First need to do the basic maintenance stuff and double check everything with a mechanic.
1) tear out puny LS1 and rebuild with racing bearings, forged crank, short travel lifters, ported heads, bigger cam, better valves, forged pistons, and ported ls6 intake all ARP hardware.
2) install bigger fuel injectors, low cut racing radiator, supercharger and inter-cooler.
3) Rebuild transmission, rear diff to 3:42 with hardened output shafts, install tyranny/diff brace, and carbon fiber driveshaft and full header and cat back system.
4) Install meth injection and tune.
This is just to start. It will decimate 98% on the road.
can I do all this myself as a 16 y/o using youtube tutorials etc, or where should I go to get all this done professionally. Money is not an issue
5:14 "That are aimed in the proper places" really? Shocking alignment of those low beams. Could we not get them both on the same horizon?
I agree with all your mods but with the pride you're demonstrating I'm very surprised you didn't correct the headlight aiming and those exhaust tips.
Nonetheless, you've got me subscribed in Australia.
The billy boat is d definitely the best sounding !
Honestly the C5 imo is the best bang for your buck, I roll raced a Lexus RCF and from a stop light and man I’m surprised I beat him. Considering the rcf has 467hp…
Race cars have used spacers for a long time. They are safe to use but as someone else said they will wear out your parts a little faster.
How difficult was it to install your pioneer radio? Is there a youtube video out there for the install? I have a C5 and of course use the bluetooth connection through the radio, and it is massively inconvenient. Also, I see you upgraded the shifter knob- did you upgrade to a short throw shifter (MGW, Hurst, etc)?
Great video just picked up a c5 after having to sell my c7 due to buying a house so ill be watching for future videos
Great mods suggestions.
Wheel spacers that you chose are the best style. I might go 1/4 thinner to avoid rub.
These spacers wear out bearings faster but that’s life.
Get a set of someone else C6Z shocks and they’re a great handling mod and they are always available somewhere for decent $ or go with Bilstein replacements they firm up the ride perfectly.
C6 brakes aren't too hard to install either.
Just picked up a 04 c5 last week.....definitely going to lower and taillights....thanks
I have that exact lip and a nice stereo sitting on a shelf along with lowering bolts. Seeing your car all finished is giving me some motivation to put that stuff on 🤣
Your nose looks fine, ignore the stupid and senseless comment.
I just bought a 2004 c5 and I love it!!! I have a big nose like the vette
Love my vette, so far I have a mgw shifter, lowering kit, exhaust, cold air intake, speed bleeder, and a double din radio, absolutely love it
Tint
Lcm5 steering lock bypass
Sharplight headlights
Cai/ LT Headers / exhaust
Optima Red top battery
IMO
Heres the real list
1-corsa extremes
2-mgw shifter
3-cags skip shift
4-steering column lock module
5-michelin pilot sports
I have the SLP on one of my C5s and everyone hates the sound. The Billy Boats on my 6 speed C5 are way nicer as far as sound quality, at least thats the consensus here.
You're new headlights just blew me away! Great job on everything!
Super late but the front wheels get dirtier because the front brakes are the ones that take most of the brake load
Nice video brother! The spacers you showed on the video are not hubcentric though… I would highly recommend you get them since the non-hubcentric ones can break the bolts eventually
24 minute video with 8 minutes of information. I enjoyed the topics, but too many long pauses and unnecessary additional information.
Please, less talk, less images of yourself, more facts and details and more imaging of the car and products.
The seat is american size. You can put your seat back then your seatbelt on then your seat forward, but miata sized people slide around.
That is mine as well, not cats, mufflers just new pipes totally unrestricted and loud just as I like it. Also have the same style wheels which I think is awesome looking..
Hi nice vid.
Does android car play work on this? Reviews say it doesnt.
Thanks
I added the sleepy eyes on my C5 and it looks Awesome!!!!! Check them they would look great on your Vette
Lol you are a comedian, love it. Had a great laugh watching this. Love the car.
Grab a C5 now before prices go stupid.
This should have been at most a ten minute video, but you added another 14 minutes of endless rambling. Get to the point!
I like what you did!
Which car do you like the best between your c5 or your fathers and brothers c6s’?
Slap a set of CCW 505A wheels on it. I don't think I've ever seen a nicer set of wheels for the C5. HRE also makes some sick wheels.
Why did you want a bone stock one if you were just going to molest it brah? 🤨
Your father's quote is also an Abraham Lincoln quote lol
Headlights? Check. Tail lights? Check. Pioneer double-din touchscreen stereo and bezel? Check. C-6 Wheels? CHECK. All your mods look GREAT. I suppose I'll need to go get a C-5 now that I've been impressed with yours. First time visitor, but I'll be back.
Skip to 5 min or listen to this daddy's boys talk about his man hood
My list
1 Borla exhaust
2 Dynamat rear hatch area - because of Borla Exhaust
3 Double Din touchscreen radio with backup camera
4 racing seats because the C5 power seats suck... and break constantly. --full of plastic parts.
5 chrome CORVETTE lettering on back of car - traditional badging for corvettes ( see C3 corvettes)
6 Headlight upgrades- Big safety issue especially where there are deer around
Dynamat or equivalent is very heavy - I know, I installed it. I would look for some heater duct insulation from Home Depot, etc. A little trick I learned off of Garage Squad.
i think your mods compliment the C5 just right.
If you really love music, you get rid of the Bose system
No...know.mmm....cant get this review.. back... No.
Hi, can you please let me know exactly what I need for the pioneer screen mod?
TA
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@@DriveHub Didn't know we could purchase a new bezel to fit the 7" Double Din display. Awesome. Now I have to do this too.
How do you figure these mods are a Must Do🤔 I’ve left my Vette Stock for 16 yrs and have fully enjoyed it with very little expense or maintenance.👍
The headlights are objectively terrible and need to be upgraded.
He clearly stated it’s in his opinion
Review bro, I remember when you wore a suit and reviewed fast food weekly. Glad to watch you grow. Party
hahahaha! Great comment
I'm torn between lowering on stock bolts or getting coilovers. The ride is already super choppy on the stock Z06 suspension, and I bet lowering on stock bolts would make it even worse.
Coil overs dramatically changed my driving confidence through corners 100% on my C5. Also, ride quality is super smooth.
Thanks! I always thought something seemed off about the C5 wheels... They weren't terrible, but there was something I didn't love. thanks for pointing out what it was.... C6 wheels are the way to go!
Congratulation on the C5. You are a funny person to listen to. Good sense of humor. (:
Nice video, nice car, yes, I have ideas for my C 5 now!
Thanks!
What model is this C5 corvette?
all mods are good,
Amen to that buddy!
whatever exhaust your dad had it needs straightened. Otherwise, it's totaled....
Those tips have been that crooked since he bought it! We’ll get it addressed eventually 😂
Headlights are great , bad headlights limit your safe top speed... get everything working as designed so you have a good baseline.
1.) Go to a driving school.
2.) Headlights
3.) Performance alignment
4.) Ditch the skip shift.
5.) Tires , Tires, Tires ...
My suspension light came on after the vette doctor in Melbourne messed with my ebcm so so does that mean it's bad or they did something wrong since it says I can't go over 80mph help me please it's a 99 with the 3selective ride, ty very much 💯‼️
For you young guys the biggest thing is keep on top of tires/brakes/fluids
Mods later
Vararam intake and SpeedEngineering headers free up alot of power
Honestly, the car sits so low to the ground that even LED bulbs in the stock housing isn’t going to blind oncoming traffic. I’ve never gotten bright lighted driving mine at night. If you can’t afford a whole new housing setup, a set of 9006/9007 LED bulbs from Amazon works great and is so much better than the stock bulbs.
I think you have built THE corvette. I want a small cam, but you otherwise checked every single block
Also: new harmonic balancer, drll and pin the crank, oil catch can(s), oil presure switch relocation kit, and leds throughout the interior, side marker lights.
Sorry sleepy eyes Headlights
Looed at some of the comments funny,did a good job .I have the same vette its a 01did suspension set up pick it because its got a stronger bottom end did a delete on solenoid on trans eliminating the 1st to 4th shift thanks for the idea on changing headlamps and taillights that going to help. Me mine is a sleeper low rumble with a supercharger under the hood makes it fun when a someone that buys a car and think he's fastyour doing good keep it up.keep learning I'm 68 and a master mechanic and also have a 68 corvette with a 454 in her she my ghost again keep up the good work
That spacer is THICCC
Beautiful c5 bro very classy
Peep the Rosary. Based.
I had a 2002. I replaced the stock oval exhaust with a factory Z06 one from the same year. I think that was like a $200 mod, very nice. I had to get the Column Lock worked on, and then the bypass mod for that. You get locked from driving your car home, with the key in the ignition and the engine running, and a message on the display saying "pull key, wait ten seconds", or something like that. Your viewers are telling you, mods that don't affect performance are not going to thrill. If you see how much people spend on headers and exhaust, that do nothing for power, you will get the comment about "buy a supercharger". The C5 was a car for its day. 350 horses WAS a lot of power, but quickly became commonplace, and car companies found ways to get speed with higher gear counts. Anyway, back to mine. The lexan roof panel spider cracked and looked like crap. Tint shops wouldn't touch it. I guess yours may not wear like that, since you park indoors. In general, mine was just OK, until things started breaking that even the dealer could not figure out. Mysterious failures to start, etc.. It was a blood red, with the chrome 5 spoke wheels, and a factory-installed spoiler that was unique and awesome. Sold it at 60k miles and bought a 2004 Z06 with no miles from Carmax for $27k. So you can see again, more power in a better car, was easy to do, even within the Chevy family back then. No need to dick around with head lights and blingy things.
I have a 2002. There was a recall for the steering wheel column lock which the dealer will fix for free. I didn't know they had a recall until I looked at the service bulletin for my car. I had a 1997 that I always worried at some time I was going to get the dreaded ' Steering Column Lock" on my display. I also have a C6 and I don't have to worry about that issue anymore!! Love these Vette's!!
@@loosearrow5150 You need the LMC5 module.
Shocks from c6
The screens position is dead nuts.. PREFECT! & I love the c-5’s dash with its layout!! Like I said about the touch screen it’s in best spot possible. Happy Corvetting !!!
C5 for the win!
Good vid. I feel like my 03 ZO6 is too quiet so I want louder pipes, but I also respect the Titanium exhaust so I hesitate changing it. But I've done Borla on other cars and like it quite a bit. They just demand a lotta cheddar for it.
The most important mods you can put in your corvette is a full touch screen with Android auto or the Apple for WAZE so the voice over will shut down the music and a GOOD R3 radar detector. If you live in a state where laser is used, a good laser jammer should be fitted. Anyone who still has their driving license and doesnt have these devices is just a Poser.
Dude, love the video and I'm a huge C5 nerd like you. Have you read the book "All Corvettes Are Red" If not, you should check it out. It's a behind the scenes account of the the development of the C5. It makes you respect the car even more. And FYI I found some even better headlights and tail lights than the ones you have. Just when you thought they couldn't look any better, you'll be surprised. I'll send them to you some way.
What are they called?
The headlights that is
Re: Headlights -
make/model/spec?
Thanks,
04 c5 MANUAL☺️
Your HID are not adjusted properly. The cut line needs to be at horizon for both. The jog in the cut line needs to be at the edge of the road. It allows for lighting up the shoulder without blinding oncoming traffic.
If you feel everything vibrating, then it will only be a short while before your dash and electronics start to fail.
What did you do to correct your speedometer reading after installing the bigger wheels? A ECU or transmission re-program?
I got the same brake lights i watched your video and got the name of the place from you . but I got the sequence lights all together $600. they sell to different kinds of sequence lights when you use your turn signal both lights flash I got the one that flashes from middle to outside its hard to explain but i do have a video out look for monkey wrench it should be in my video list
I put on a c6 front bumper to my c5 it does a great job on taking care of the cinderella's shoe look the c5 looks like her shoe it needs. It's nose cut I have a video I don't know how to do the link that you all do ..
I like your radio im going to have to get me that 500.$ not bad did you have to buy an amp or speakers or anything else besides radio ? That makes 2 items i copied from you .
Wheels are an easy mod. Easy to return to stock for the purist if needed. The headlights are a must. Honestly, I am leaving my old school headlights in my 78 Trans Am simply because I never drive at night, so why bother? I did go with all aluminum snowflake wheels, which woke up the car. The new Year One wheels are awesome. Sorry that my comments are about a different make and model, but I am shopping for a C5 as we speak. I agree with your mods. They do not detract from the originality of the C5. Lights should be bright. Who walks through the woods with old school flashlights during hunting season? Nobody. They use LED all the way.
Does anyone know of a GOOD MECHANIC I can trust here in Raleigh/Durham area of NC? Please let me know. Thanks 👍
First mod should be to get a new engine that doesn't have piston slap right off the showroom floor....I still can't believe that the corvette was released with such a problem
Your nose ain't big man lol
No back up camera? That’s the one thing I want to add when and if I change out the radio. Really miss that as our others cars have that. Backing up without it is, well blind
Great Video. I have extensive background with auto design. I love all of your recommendations except the C6 wheels with spacers. Too much engineering went into making this car great for its day. I would only modify the suspension (and wheels and tires) if I knew I was getting a better car. This mod is purely "you like the look of THESE wheels. I like the look too... but I would not do all that. I would find wheels I love that word WITH the current car's engineering. Love the lights mods... that stuff is underrated. Exhaust... yeah likely but I don't want a loud car at cruising speed... so I would be moderate there. I'm just now looking at the C5 for my first fast car or fun car. I'm looking at basically 01- 02 base manual. That is all I want.
And the Calloway Intake !! By the way , I will use a paint pen for the outline ..we use them to mark welding points ..