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Just started the build a few months ago frame is all ready now working on body and the drive train. Here are a few pics
















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I'm kinda interested in what was the manufacturer of the front and rear suspension
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I like it... will have to follow this thread

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I'm kinda interested in what was the manufacturer of the front and rear suspension
Detroit Speed- be sitting down when you see the price tag...just sayin...


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https://www.detroitspeed.com/speedra...-sbc-ls-032072




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https://www.detroitspeed.com/detroit...00hp-041742-sr



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Detroit speed when cost is not a problem. It works well and will win.
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Yes Detroit speed front and rear jri coil overs baer 6s brakes front & back ls7 & t56 it will be my first time doing the ls swap on anything.
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Very cool looking headers.
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Very nice! I’m glad to see side pipes. What are the motor specs?
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Motor is an ls7 h/c/I I bought from a forum member from a c6 z06 estimate to be around 600 crank hp but do not know exact
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open question, does that detroit speed decalink rear make it such that the diff is no longer a suspension member? and the half shafts are not the endlinks?
Or is the diff still an integral piece even with all that

also, considering the front+rear cost is like 16 grand, why not go for one of those complete replacement frames for 17.5k?
http://roadstershop.com/product/full...vette-chassis/
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Yes the DSE rear makes the diff not part of the suspension and I got a pretty good deal on the suspension But I was also looking at going with an SR111 frame
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Very nice build. However those screw holes temporarily holding the flared fenders in place will come back to haunt you.

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Love the wheels and flares, very excited to see how this turns out
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Thanks! And I will be glassing everything together and have filled the holes with panel bond so I hope I don’t have issues with it but we will see!
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Originally Posted by Richard454
Detroit Speed- be sitting down when you see the price tag...just sayin...

Boy you ain't kiddin, that's more than both my DDs are worth.
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Default update what are you guys running for hydraulic clutch master?
Made a little progress Hope to set the motor and trans over in the frame this week. Curious as to what setup everyone is using for hydraulic clutch?






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Impressive build!
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Whos header/side pipe is that? At that stage in my build ready for them..
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