Andy1983

Just curious what they changed each year.

I would prefer EVERYTHING that changed.

Thanks,
Andy

Kale

Buy the Corvette Black Book.
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/AS...4to96corvettes

Mr Mojo

From 94 to 95, the side gill changed and the reverse lockout on 6 speeds was changed.

From 95-96, the only visible difference was the area in the bumper between the turn signal and side marker, on 95's(and earlier) it was black. On 96's, it was body color(still don't know how to tell a black 95 from a black 96 without looking at the vin.
Of course, the 96 6 speed had the LT4, which is most noticeable by the lack of tread on the rear tires, and the 8,000 rpm tach.
96 also improved OBD(depending on how you look at it).

Like Kale said, get a Black Book, it doesn't tell all, but it's a good start.

JasonL

From what I've seen, that black area on 91-95 cars has that unpainted glossy black plastic look, similar to the underside of the hood. So I think you could tell a black 95 vs a black 96 by whether that area is painted or unpainted.

Then again, if you're close enough to see if it's painted, you might as well just read the VIN

Andy1983

So anything engine wise? As in reliability?

Somehow, the engine changed from 93-94, because they arent inter-changable parts (not all parts are that is).

More more more!!!!! :lol:

vanduker

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/4310/vetfacts.htm

Andy1983

Van... you are the shiznit!!!

GREAT INFO!!!

Thanks all who helped... ESPECIALLY YOU VAN!!!



Andy

ce_me_vette

This is straight out of the Corvette Quaterly magazine for fall 1994. The differences between the 1994 and 1995 Vettes are:

Bosch ABS/ASR improved. It was considered an improvement over the original ABS/ASR system introducted in 1992.

DeCarbon shocks with lower spring rates for Vettes with standard suspensions.

Digital temperature readouts for automatic tranmissions and a warning light that comes on if tranmission fluid temp reaches 280 degrees F.

French seams on sports seats.

Gill panels, as mentioned by other posters.

Improved hood latch springs.

Angle Base Ignition Timing (uses opticial sensors as opposed to magnetic system)and Active Vent System for the Optispark distributor.

J55 heavy duty brakes standard on all Vettes. Prior to 1995, this was an standard only on ZR-1s and Z07 Vettes.

New casting technique for rear suspension knuckles.

Removed the reverse lock-out ring on manual transmission cars.

Design changes to fuel injectors to improve spray pattern and make the injectors more tolerant to different fuel octane levels.

Oil dipsticks have looped handles.

Torque converter on auto tranmission uses pulse code modulation to control fluid flow and pressure, as opposed to a regulator valve on earlier models.

Modified instrument panel top pad. Improved floor mats, side glass front stabilizer, power antenna, cruise control cable, Selective Ride Contol harness, heater, throttle body coolant routing, and power steering bracket.

Run flat tires with low tire pressure sensor were offered as an option.

Removed the tach filter.

Urethane rear spring insulator bolt and castle nut as opposed to rubber.

New and improved wipers and weatherstripping.

Also I think in 1994 and later model Vette use sequential fuel injection. The benefit; better idle, driveablity and emissions.

Hope this helps.


[Modified by ce_me_vette, 11:20 AM 9/19/2001]

rubyred93

vanduker -

That's a really great site! Thanks for sharing that; I've book marked it for future use. :yesnod:

JasonL

FWIW that link above is the text straight out of the Black Book. If you buy the book you'll get all that text and more (many production numbers/breakdowns, available colors, etc.).