Z06 brakes on lt car
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Judging by what i see on this page. 18 inch front minimum
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-9...e-upgrade.aspx
http://www.westcoastcorvette.com/p-9...e-upgrade.aspx
That is some pretty serious jack. Almost 2 grand. Although, that does appear to be for all four wheels. I want to do brakes on my car at some point, and with brakes, wheels & tires, it ain't gonna come cheap.
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I might not be this always right automotive guru that you claim to be, but I know a damn lot in this field and a shitload in computers as well, so while you may have a leg up on me on cars (has yet to be proven) I've no doubt got you trumped when it comes to computers.
Wow man this is a thread to help out the OP and not bash a member that was trying to help. Keep these kinda posts up and I am sure you will get banned. Unless you have something nice to say
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Just my .02 and to the OP my apologies for this message, but sometimes people on this board need to leave.
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Just my .02 and to the OP my apologies for this message, but sometimes people on this board need to leave.
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I'm also sorry Ed for how The Beast acted and drug me into this. I'll refrain from posting in this thread from here since he's here to tell you everything you could ever need to know!
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Dave00 for president!!!!!! hes the man. from what ive seen would it be better option and still an upgrade to go to a ls1 brake setup or a firehawk we know theese should work no prob right?
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I might not be this always right automotive guru that you claim to be, but I know a damn lot in this field and a shitload in computers as well, so while you may have a leg up on me on cars (has yet to be proven) I've no doubt got you trumped when it comes to computers.
I originally had a whole resume on here, but realized it would be wasted bandwidth on the likes of you... Needless to say it is quite obvious you CONSTANTLY talk a lot about stuff you know nothing about... Thus making you a true idiot... I don't 'troll', I just have quite a bit to contribute in factual, personally obtained, information.
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Yup I have the ls1 setup just havent put it on the car yet then i acquired some 13 inch vette rotors. Then I saw the calipers on pt.net and was like hmmm. but he didnt even know what they were off of. And then i saw they put 14 inch rotor calipers on 15 inch rotors on a truck and only use half the pads. Which didnt make much sense to me. So I was hoping tos tuff 14's in these wheels. Guess I will live with the 13's til i find a buyer for my magensium wheels
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One of the reasons 'some' people use larger rotors than the pad surace area is to allow for a great heat-sink for the rotor before temps get so high to cause brake fade...
Usually only a concern on larger and heavier vehicles... Personally, for my tastes, it tends to look stupid IMHO...
Usually only a concern on larger and heavier vehicles... Personally, for my tastes, it tends to look stupid IMHO...
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C5 Rotors are 12.75", LS1 rotors are 12". C6 Z51's are 13.5" and will work on C5 calipers but may need an 18" rim.
You guys may want to check out thirdgen.org's message boards. A lot of third generation f-body owners have done LS1/C5/C6 brake conversions (because our stock brakes really suck). You won't find info on forth-gen brackets but quite a bit of info on C5, C6, and CTS-V front and rear brakes.
You guys may want to check out thirdgen.org's message boards. A lot of third generation f-body owners have done LS1/C5/C6 brake conversions (because our stock brakes really suck). You won't find info on forth-gen brackets but quite a bit of info on C5, C6, and CTS-V front and rear brakes.
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Wow, you really are an ignorant moron... Kinda laughable as I am a Senior Systems Engineer with almost 20 years PROFESSIONALLY in computers in general, specializing in real-time computer systems...
I originally had a whole resume on here, but realized it would be wasted bandwidth on the likes of you... Needless to say it is quite obvious you CONSTANTLY talk a lot about stuff you know nothing about... Thus making you a true idiot... I don't 'troll', I just have quite a bit to contribute in factual, personally obtained, information.
I originally had a whole resume on here, but realized it would be wasted bandwidth on the likes of you... Needless to say it is quite obvious you CONSTANTLY talk a lot about stuff you know nothing about... Thus making you a true idiot... I don't 'troll', I just have quite a bit to contribute in factual, personally obtained, information.
Plus 20+ years with comps doesn't mean you know squat about cars and looking at your profile it doesn't look like you have contributed much to this forum anyway where as Formula350 has been posting here much much longer and has quite a bit more input/knowledge. Sit down, calm down and SHUT UP.
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I know the OP already has a brake setup but for those who don't know you can ebay a LS1 brake swap for around $150. It will come with the steering knuckles, rotors, pads, calipers, all assembled. At least mine did years ago. Well worth upgrading if you have stock LT1 stuff, and can't beat the price. Just throwing this out there in case some members are sweating stuff fitting or looking at brackets. Just take the old steering knuckle out and put the better stuff in!
I go corner carving and run it hard, have had no issues with the brake setup out of a 00 T/A.
I go corner carving and run it hard, have had no issues with the brake setup out of a 00 T/A.
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Couple of quick brake related questions, sorry Op for the slight hijack.
How much improvement do the c5 z06 front brakes offer over the base c5 brakes? IS it noticeable? or worth the additional money?
Also same question but comparing base c5 front brakes to standard ls1 f-body front brakes (which I recently invested in, but haven't installed as of yet.) I know I could probably search this, but I figured it was somewhat relevant to this topic... Thanks
How much improvement do the c5 z06 front brakes offer over the base c5 brakes? IS it noticeable? or worth the additional money?
Also same question but comparing base c5 front brakes to standard ls1 f-body front brakes (which I recently invested in, but haven't installed as of yet.) I know I could probably search this, but I figured it was somewhat relevant to this topic... Thanks
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It's a cat fight b*tches.
I think I want some flavor of the Corvette brakes, or maybe some of the new Camaro SS brakes if they will work. I think those are going to have 4 piston calipers.
I think I want some flavor of the Corvette brakes, or maybe some of the new Camaro SS brakes if they will work. I think those are going to have 4 piston calipers.
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DAVE00, and like you are doing ANY better with your 'criticizing'...
You are just as bad, and PMs will not expose Formula350 from being the idiot he is... THAT much is obvious... So you should follow your own advice and stop posting.![Engarde](https://ls1tech.com/forums/images/smilies3/engarde.gif)
And if you haven't noticed, all I am trying to do is get him to STFU for EVERYONES good...
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You are just as bad, and PMs will not expose Formula350 from being the idiot he is... THAT much is obvious... So you should follow your own advice and stop posting.
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And if you haven't noticed, all I am trying to do is get him to STFU for EVERYONES good...
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Couple of quick brake related questions, sorry Op for the slight hijack.
How much improvement do the c5 z06 front brakes offer over the base c5 brakes? IS it noticeable? or worth the additional money?
Also same question but comparing base c5 front brakes to standard ls1 f-body front brakes (which I recently invested in, but haven't installed as of yet.) I know I could probably search this, but I figured it was somewhat relevant to this topic... Thanks
How much improvement do the c5 z06 front brakes offer over the base c5 brakes? IS it noticeable? or worth the additional money?
Also same question but comparing base c5 front brakes to standard ls1 f-body front brakes (which I recently invested in, but haven't installed as of yet.) I know I could probably search this, but I figured it was somewhat relevant to this topic... Thanks
The C5 brakes only advantage over the LS1 brakes are the directional rotors and 1" larger rotor.
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