BLK95-Z

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I understand that. Hot Rod has a third gen coming out in next month's issue that has gunmetal z06's. Its freaking awesome looking

lsthirdgen

Yeah I guess some guys swap in 4th gen rears just to run the wheels but that still leaves spacers or really expensive suspension overhaul as the only options for the front

ZONES89RS

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Spacer no, adapters, yes, very reliable, made from billet, usually 150 for two.

lsthirdgen

i guess i just dont trust having the wheels spaced out that far. ive always heard it wasnt that safe, especially in a performance aplication. maybe its not as bad as ive heard though?

ZONES89RS

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On thirdgen.org, they do it all day. The rear in my RS was from a 4th gen with third gen spacing. They ran adapter for the 4th gen wheels, 500 rear wheel horse post did not cause issues on the street, so on the front at the track they would be fine.

lsthirdgen

might have to give that a shot. vette wheels look pretty slick on third gens and ive run across a few over the years that could have be had very reasonably had i gone this route. no matter now, this build and swap will take most of my spare cash for a while lol.

lsthirdgen

well in my search for parts i found what is supposed to be a complete high milage 5.3 for $150. i guess it has a bad cam. the guy is having the motor swaped for a junkyard pull out. im not holding my breath on the crank being usable but its supposed to have coil packs and a bunch of other stuff that was going to nickle and dime me. hopfully ill have it this weekend

ZONES89RS

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Hold your breath longer, seen complete 5.3 go for 200, I get them for 400$.

lsthirdgen

its supposed to be complete but the guy isnt sure what hes getting on the other motor. i should get everything minus the accessories. im only buying it if its all there

ZONES89RS

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Sounds good.

lsthirdgen

so i drove my truck 60ish miles to get this $150 5.3 and end up leaving empty handed. guy said the shop that was doing the swap was gonna be open late friday so i could get it, i get there and the shop is locked up... what a douche!

ZONES89RS

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Ouch, sorry to hear man.

lsthirdgen

does anyone have any suggestions on a cam? ive decided to just keep it a 4.8. im planning on putting a turbo on later down the road but it will be NA for at least a year or two after the swap while i gather parts. i want something thats going to sound good and run hard in both NA mode and with the turbo. idk if it matters but i dont plan on much boost, at least not initially. thanks