Swapping 5 Lug Cts to 6 Lug CtsV-Part's List?
07-13-2010, 11:53 AM
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Swapping 5 Lug Cts to 6 Lug CtsV-Part's List? Howdy Gentalmen......
Heres the deal....I want to upgrade my stock Cts 3.6 Calipers/Rotors to those Purdy componets your boyz come stock with.....And ofcourse those purdy 18's and 20's you have are so much nicer then these 16 inch alloys haaaa
What will I need?
Obviously the 6 lug Hubs. Calipers, Rotors.
Do I need custom made Brake lines? Spindle modification?
Talk to me boyz...looking to get this done with Pics! in next month
Heres the deal....I want to upgrade my stock Cts 3.6 Calipers/Rotors to those Purdy componets your boyz come stock with.....And ofcourse those purdy 18's and 20's you have are so much nicer then these 16 inch alloys haaaa
What will I need?
Obviously the 6 lug Hubs. Calipers, Rotors.
Do I need custom made Brake lines? Spindle modification?
Talk to me boyz...looking to get this done with Pics! in next month
07-13-2010, 12:02 PM
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Maybe find someone who did the opposite of you? It's pretty popular of people with CTS-V's to go from 6-lug to 5-lug.
I think when they go from 6 to 5, they need a specific year caliper and specific year rotor. The spindle is definitely a must, but this is also from a specific year. You would possibly need brake lines, but even if you don't you might consider installing stainless steel brake lines and solo bleeders while the system is open.
There is a FAQ on everything, you can use it in reverse order maybe? With 6 lug you will limit yourself on what rims you can get. What specific rims are you looking at getting?
-Chris
I think when they go from 6 to 5, they need a specific year caliper and specific year rotor. The spindle is definitely a must, but this is also from a specific year. You would possibly need brake lines, but even if you don't you might consider installing stainless steel brake lines and solo bleeders while the system is open.
There is a FAQ on everything, you can use it in reverse order maybe? With 6 lug you will limit yourself on what rims you can get. What specific rims are you looking at getting?
-Chris
07-13-2010, 12:23 PM
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Maybe find someone who did the opposite of you? It's pretty popular of people with CTS-V's to go from 6-lug to 5-lug.
I think when they go from 6 to 5, they need a specific year caliper and specific year rotor. The spindle is definitely a must, but this is also from a specific year. You would possibly need brake lines, but even if you don't you might consider installing stainless steel brake lines and solo bleeders while the system is open.
There is a FAQ on everything, you can use it in reverse order maybe? With 6 lug you will limit yourself on what rims you can get. What specific rims are you looking at getting?
-Chris
I think when they go from 6 to 5, they need a specific year caliper and specific year rotor. The spindle is definitely a must, but this is also from a specific year. You would possibly need brake lines, but even if you don't you might consider installing stainless steel brake lines and solo bleeders while the system is open.
There is a FAQ on everything, you can use it in reverse order maybe? With 6 lug you will limit yourself on what rims you can get. What specific rims are you looking at getting?
-Chris
THANX CHRIS FOR THE DIRECTION ON THIS!!!!
Iam in love with the Stock Chrome CtsV Rims......Iam thinking powedercoating them black with a red stripe
07-13-2010, 01:32 PM
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Damn! Those black wheels look nice with the red stripe. I'm a fan of everything murdered but im kinda diggin the amber lenses on his car for some reason.
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It was, but I don't think it was very popular since I don't see very many with them. I have chrome stockers.
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not trying ot be negative or put down the work...just a little question that is in the back of my nugget...
why dont you just buy a used V1 call it a day? this is a lot of work and money, and no matter what you do a 3.8 CTS, it will still be a 3.8 and not LSx V.
why dont you just buy a used V1 call it a day? this is a lot of work and money, and no matter what you do a 3.8 CTS, it will still be a 3.8 and not LSx V.
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well...my itch was scratched, so to speak.
you could always buy a 5 lug big break kit, rather to speading the money to change to a 6 lug. and buy keeping the 5 lug, you wont have the problems that us 6 lug guys have with our choice of wheels and brake changes.
you could always buy a 5 lug big break kit, rather to speading the money to change to a 6 lug. and buy keeping the 5 lug, you wont have the problems that us 6 lug guys have with our choice of wheels and brake changes.
07-15-2010, 02:32 PM
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with the camaro setup you get a common brembo rotor in a 5 lug setup. in our setup you get a common size in a not so common lug pattern. hence why get bent over every table when it comes to buying anything hub related ( brakes, wheels etc)