LS3 C5 Widebody Kit Build (Updated with pics)
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LS3 C5 Widebody Kit Build (Updated with pics)
(Update: New pics of the completed car on next page)
This all started after my car got hit on Halloween. I needed to replace the passenger side fender and the rear bumper. So, I figured, why not do a little something different to the car? Looks wise I went with carbon fiber widened fenders, carbon fiber side skirts and carbon fiber front C5R lip. Rear bumper is the RK5 bumper from RK Sport. Also, I switched the wheels up to TSW Nurburgring's, 18x10.5 all around. 295/30r18 up front and 315/30r18 in the rear. Performance wise, we started pulling the LS3 out so the forged pistons and rods can be installed. Car has a LS3 in it with a TSP cam and Vortech V-2 Si trim. I also picked up a set of C6 Z06 brakes, oem calipers, Centri cross drilled rotors, Hawk HPS pads and SS lines.
We test fitted the fenders and rear bumper to see what to expect. I'll post pictures as the project goes along.
This all started after my car got hit on Halloween. I needed to replace the passenger side fender and the rear bumper. So, I figured, why not do a little something different to the car? Looks wise I went with carbon fiber widened fenders, carbon fiber side skirts and carbon fiber front C5R lip. Rear bumper is the RK5 bumper from RK Sport. Also, I switched the wheels up to TSW Nurburgring's, 18x10.5 all around. 295/30r18 up front and 315/30r18 in the rear. Performance wise, we started pulling the LS3 out so the forged pistons and rods can be installed. Car has a LS3 in it with a TSP cam and Vortech V-2 Si trim. I also picked up a set of C6 Z06 brakes, oem calipers, Centri cross drilled rotors, Hawk HPS pads and SS lines.
We test fitted the fenders and rear bumper to see what to expect. I'll post pictures as the project goes along.
Last edited by C5natie; 05-22-2014 at 01:53 AM.
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Corvette Creationz. Great vendor to work with. Not sure if hes a vendor here, he's a member, but he's on CorvetteForum. Theyre top notch quality.
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http://corvettecreationz.com/store/i...ory&path=20_71
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Any reason why you used such a short rear tire? Looks odd. That one is about 1" shorter than the OEM height. Even shorter than the OEM Z06 tire. I would have expected a 35-series sidewall. All that power needs some tire, man!
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Quick mod list of whats going into the motor:
Stock LS3 block, torque honed and decked, all new bearings
Wiseco forged pistons, ceramic coated
Scat forged I beams with ARP 2000 bolts
Double row adjustable timing chaindum
Melling high volume/pressure oil pump
ARP block studsStock LS3 heads with ported exhaust
PRC .675 double valve springs
231/236 114lsa TSP cam
Should be a solid motor for a long time
Stock LS3 block, torque honed and decked, all new bearings
Wiseco forged pistons, ceramic coated
Scat forged I beams with ARP 2000 bolts
Double row adjustable timing chaindum
Melling high volume/pressure oil pump
ARP block studsStock LS3 heads with ported exhaust
PRC .675 double valve springs
231/236 114lsa TSP cam
Should be a solid motor for a long time
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Was finally able to see the damage to cylinder 7. Of course as always, a busted ringland. Head was ok and the cylinder had light scuffing that a hone should clear up.
The piece that broke off melted like solder and got stuck on the head but it flaked right off. Gonna vacuum test the heads too.
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The piece that broke off melted like solder and got stuck on the head but it flaked right off. Gonna vacuum test the heads too.
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Nope. Just loosen the front cradle and the steering rack. This drops it and gives you about 2in you need to scoot it forward and clear the crank pulley. Just used the hoist to lift the engine as we slide the motor forward off the driveshaft spline so the batwing wing pan clears. Oh and disconnect the top A arms and the remove the lower shock bolts so the cradle csn drop a bit. Takes a few seconds with the impact gun.
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Does the body shop need to do any trimming of the fenders to fit or are they good enough to sand, prime, paint and install? Or you going with how they are now? Any significant weight difference?