C5 conversion brackets
09-26-2003, 08:34 AM
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Re: C5 conversion brackets Yep, call Lou. Their kit is customize-able. You can add/subtract whatever parts you need. When I picked up mine from them last Christmas, I saved some $$ by not getting the calipers too. However, I will say now that I regret going with the f-body calipers...not from any performance issues, but more from longevity & cosmetic concerns... 
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10-05-2003, 09:18 PM
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Re: C5 conversion brackets
Priced T6 6061 billet aluminum and custom CNC machining lately?
10-06-2003, 04:24 PM
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Re: C5 conversion brackets Plus, I'd be comfortable that a very important bracket, that has to take the stress of repeatedly stopping our 3500+ lb cars at speeds of triple digits, is well designed from Lou.
Besides, who here hasn't spent 300-600 dollars on a catback? Isn't that just some fancy bent metal tubing? lol
Besides, who here hasn't spent 300-600 dollars on a catback? Isn't that just some fancy bent metal tubing? lol
........add another part to my "to do one day" list.... 
why oh why does everything in life have to be so exspensive..... 
10-07-2003, 03:27 PM
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Re: C5 conversion brackets
Yes. There is another bracket out there, made from steel. It's pick-up point is BEHIND the hub, using the hub bolts to hold it in place.
I have one of the first runs of the new brackets - if you are interested in the quality of them strength and fatigue wise I can post some of the information Bob Bishop sent out to the mailing list - they were analyzed in a lab for strength, etc. concerns and came out well. I am very happy with them, and the price was very reasonable. (note that he isn't a sponsor, so probably not a good idea for anyone to post pricing information)
10-07-2003, 05:21 PM
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Re: C5 conversion brackets Understand that you have to cut your spindles to get these to work for either an LS1 or an LT1.
With the LGMs you do not have to modify the spindle to make them fit.
If you ever wanted to Run a Skinny at the strip, you are 4 bolts, and a rotor swap away from putting the stock brakes on.
With the LGMs you do not have to modify the spindle to make them fit.
If you ever wanted to Run a Skinny at the strip, you are 4 bolts, and a rotor swap away from putting the stock brakes on.
10-08-2003, 04:26 PM
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Re: C5 conversion brackets
Understand that you have to cut your spindles to get these to work for either an LS1 or an LT1.
With the LGMs you do not have to modify the spindle to make them fit.
If you ever wanted to Run a Skinny at the strip, you are 4 bolts, and a rotor swap away from putting the stock brakes on.
With the LGMs you do not have to modify the spindle to make them fit.
If you ever wanted to Run a Skinny at the strip, you are 4 bolts, and a rotor swap away from putting the stock brakes on.
How do the LGM brackets mount on the spindle vs. those that he posted above? Besides the need to modify (can't go back to small rotors), are there any other advantages/disadvantages to the different mounting styles?