usnfenix

hey all, ive been driving fords and chevys and my last vette was 3 years ago, had a 79 vette and enjoyed it. now im looking at trading my 14 5.0 premium for a 2005 C6 that is priced right enough for me pick it up and be paying less than i am a month for my stang and still have mod moeny left over., 34k miles on it and its stock. it appears to be a basic coupe and its the auto, ( i prefer the auto its more consistent, and its fun with a stall). my question is how do these 05 vettes stack up? ive had a few ls1 cars and im used to working in the LS platform, and if i were to pick up this car my plans would be aimed at a nice roots blower setup. i do a decent amount of roll racing and on weekends strip racing. this would be my dd btw. also what rear gear ratio did the 05 auto come with? i thought it was 3.15 but the dealer has it listed as 3.42 or something.

ZR1 136

might want to cruise over to C6 Tech / Performance: lots of info and maybe someone has already done what you want to do...might save you some headaches and $$ good luck

Sunset-C6

Be Care full you can get hurt picking up a Corvette.....they weigh over 3,000 lbs.

extrapilot

I'll let the pros here advise you, but a 05 would not be my choice for power adders'.

tjl5709

Go 08 or later. You want an LS3 motor. Way more of them produced which means more parts and mods available.

1rusty1

If HP is your goal, I would agree with others to look at later years. The 05 differential was a weak point. I own one and have had no issues but I don't race it either. Good luck.

Rebel Yell

The '05 is a solid car, but you do understand that you will lose your **** on the Mustang. Trading a '14 anything this soon is always going to be a negative situation. With that being said, good luck on your decision. It's ultimately your deal, and you have to do what will put a big smile on your face. Life is short.