Finally in the Shop!
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Stockton Ca
Finally in the Shop!
After a few years in the driveway, my 74 is in the shop.
My first goal is to make it drivable as a second car if needed.
The old 15" tires will not last long.
I'm thinking about some later year wheels?
Perhaps 18x8 and 18x9.5 or 19x9.5?
What are my options w/o going to a set of mismatched wheels?
Then I have to think about what's next? lol
TIA
R
My first goal is to make it drivable as a second car if needed.
The old 15" tires will not last long.
I'm thinking about some later year wheels?
Perhaps 18x8 and 18x9.5 or 19x9.5?
What are my options w/o going to a set of mismatched wheels?
Then I have to think about what's next? lol
TIA
R
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From: New Or-leens Loo-z-anna
You wanna be able to rotate wheels front-to-rear?
Buy tires and wheels that will fit the front suspension without rubbing on fender, frame or calipers....then you will have no problem rotating them yearly.
Buy tires and wheels that will fit the front suspension without rubbing on fender, frame or calipers....then you will have no problem rotating them yearly.
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2007
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From: North tonawanda NY
Seriously though I put 18x8.5 wheels on my car about 5 years ago now.. its also a 74. I used either 1/4" or 1/2' spacers I believe, not because I needed them but because I liked the look better with the tire closer to the fender I dont remember the specs of my wheels which is why I didnt comment earlier other than they were either 4.5 or 4.75 BS and they were this brand and style. https://www.ebay.com/itm/13317717513...UAAOSwctNdg8b2 I did put the exact info in the stickied wheel and tire thread though after I installed them.
5 years ago they were only $450 for the set of 4 shipped... got to love inflation.
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Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Stockton Ca
Just to prove I'm not lazy, I spent a couple of hours on the wheels/tires sticky. lol
Most people have 17/18 w/C5 wheels.
I didn't see anything that made me want to spend money.
I'll now them when I see them!
Except for some BBS wheels, they were 15".
If they were not so expensive! OMG
Most people have 17/18 w/C5 wheels.
I didn't see anything that made me want to spend money.
I'll now them when I see them!
Except for some BBS wheels, they were 15".
If they were not so expensive! OMG
2026 Loser of the Year
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: New Or-leens Loo-z-anna
Just to prove I'm not lazy, I spent a couple of hours on the wheels/tires sticky. lol
Most people have 17/18 w/C5 wheels.
I didn't see anything that made me want to spend money.
I'll now them when I see them!
Except for some BBS wheels, they were 15".
If they were not so expensive! OMG
Most people have 17/18 w/C5 wheels.
I didn't see anything that made me want to spend money.
I'll now them when I see them!
Except for some BBS wheels, they were 15".
If they were not so expensive! OMG
Old Pro Solo Guy
Joined: Dec 2017
Posts: 8,094
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From: Marlton NJ
Not a bad wheel for the price!
18*8.5
5.5" BSP or 20mm (3/4") offset, deeper on the inside.
Stock vette 15x8 wheels were neg 1/2" (-12mm) offset (to the outside) with a 4.0" bsp. So I could see where you would have to add a spacer. But at least that way you could center them how you like!
18*8.5
5.5" BSP or 20mm (3/4") offset, deeper on the inside.
Stock vette 15x8 wheels were neg 1/2" (-12mm) offset (to the outside) with a 4.0" bsp. So I could see where you would have to add a spacer. But at least that way you could center them how you like!
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Drifting
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From: Stockton Ca
After I get it running properly, I want to get the windows operating.
I have a removable rear window to put in.
I want to drive the car for a while to see how it does.
I don't want to sink a lot of money into a car I will not drive much?
More advice will be necessary! lol
I have a removable rear window to put in.
I want to drive the car for a while to see how it does.
I don't want to sink a lot of money into a car I will not drive much?
More advice will be necessary! lol
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Drifting
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Stockton Ca
Better Exhaust!
The 2" Rams Horn manifolds are weak at best.
So I decided to upgrade to 2.5" manifolds.
The stk 2.25 ex pipes were a mess.
Went w/2.5 Pypes for 73, joined in the middle.
My engine did 280 rwhp at 5200 before running out of air.
315 rwtq was 4100.
I am hoping for 300 rwhp and 325 rwtq?
We shall see how much improvement I get?
I have wondered about this for a while! lol
R
So I decided to upgrade to 2.5" manifolds.
The stk 2.25 ex pipes were a mess.
Went w/2.5 Pypes for 73, joined in the middle.
My engine did 280 rwhp at 5200 before running out of air.
315 rwtq was 4100.
I am hoping for 300 rwhp and 325 rwtq?
We shall see how much improvement I get?
I have wondered about this for a while! lol
R