C4 to C5 conversion kit
Thread Starter
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 15,540
Likes: 275
From: On the Mississippi Gulf Coast
St. Jude Donor '07, '11 thru '24
Official Sponsor of the 60 Day VacatioNN
10,000 poster in the "thread" Part II
C4 to C5 conversion kit
Im getting bored and if I dont sell it first im thinking about putting a ZR1 rear end on my 90 vert.....But I was on ebay the other night and saw this conversion kit to a C5 for sale from some company Ive never heard of. Does anyone know about these or seen one done..? I know, I should just sell it and get a C5 right..? :yesnod: :lol: :flag
Race Director
Joined: May 2000
Posts: 17,101
Likes: 4
From: No more yankee my wankee, the Donger is tired!
Re: C4 to C5 conversion kit (Daniel90conv)
Let mne guess.... C5west?
I've seen these kits upclose and personal.... even the molds and they suck azz, Any of his stuff takes alot of labor hours to get it to fit at all, and if you want it to look good, well double up the labor.
I've seen these kits upclose and personal.... even the molds and they suck azz, Any of his stuff takes alot of labor hours to get it to fit at all, and if you want it to look good, well double up the labor.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 6,097
Likes: 0
From: High Plains Drifter Fayetteville, AR
Re: C4 to C5 conversion kit (Daniel90conv)
I know, I should just sell it and get a C5 right..? :yesnod: :lol: :flag
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)
Joe Kucinski
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!
Brett Foote
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know
Joe Kucinski
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2
Michael S. Palmer
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,175
Likes: 237
From: Philadelphia Burbs
Cruise-In V Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06
Re: C4 to C5 conversion kit (JCAIRE2)
Don't ruin a C4 if you want a C5, buy one.
Saw a couple of these at Carlisle, just doesn't make any sense to me...
:confused:
Team Owner
Joined: Aug 2000
Posts: 40,156
Likes: 45
From: San Pedro CA
Re: C4 to C5 conversion kit (j3studio)
the C5 body shape does not fit the proportions of the C4 frame at all.
The C4 is too short for that look...
Top it off with a poor fit and finish, C5 conversions are a waste of time and good money.
Get an updated body kit and do a nice paint job... or buy a C5...
The C4 is too short for that look...
Top it off with a poor fit and finish, C5 conversions are a waste of time and good money.
Get an updated body kit and do a nice paint job... or buy a C5...
Thread Starter
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 15,540
Likes: 275
From: On the Mississippi Gulf Coast
St. Jude Donor '07, '11 thru '24
Official Sponsor of the 60 Day VacatioNN
10,000 poster in the "thread" Part II
Re: C4 to C5 conversion kit (Daniel90conv)
Hey thanks for all the input......Im convinced....I promiss not to screw up my C4..!! :rolleyes: But I may still put the ZR1 rear conversion since its starting to fade and I like the look.... :D :flag
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 8,175
Likes: 237
From: Philadelphia Burbs
Cruise-In V Veteran
St. Jude Donor '06
Re: C4 to C5 conversion kit (Daniel90conv)
I may still put the ZR1 rear conversion since its starting to fade and I like the look...
:)
Team Owner
Joined: Apr 2002
Posts: 43,370
Likes: 0
Re: C4 to C5 conversion kit (Daniel90conv)
Hey thanks for all the input......Im convinced....I promiss not to screw up my C4..!! :rolleyes: But I may still put the ZR1 rear conversion since its starting to fade and I like the look.... :D :flag
It's not just a simple rear bumper conversion. :cheers:
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 6,715
Likes: 2
From: Santa Teresa New Mexico
Re: C4 to C5 conversion kit (Daniel90conv)
Done right they look nice, if you're not a body man and a good painter its over your head. For a picture http://www.collectorcartraderonline.com Its an 87 C-4, C-5 conversion. The guy asking 9k.
Elite Torch Red Member
Joined: Sep 1999
Posts: 57,805
Likes: 23
From: Exit 89 GSP,Lakewood,NJ The Land Of Mojo
Cental/South NJ Events Coordinator
CI 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12 Vet
CI-II Burnout & Drag Champ
St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05-'06-'07
Re: C4 to C5 conversion kit (GDP)
Hey thanks for all the input......Im convinced....I promiss not to screw up my C4..!! :rolleyes: But I may still put the ZR1 rear conversion since its starting to fade and I like the look.... :D :flag
The ZR1 conversion requires new doors, wheels, tires, rear deck, etc.
It's not just a simple rear bumper conversion. :cheers:
The ZR1 conversion requires new doors, wheels, tires, rear deck, etc.
It's not just a simple rear bumper conversion. :cheers:
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 7,857
Likes: 2
From: Ignore this post
St. Jude Donor '03
Re: C4 to C5 conversion kit (Mr Mojo)
Hey thanks for all the input......Im convinced....I promiss not to screw up my C4..!! :rolleyes: But I may still put the ZR1 rear conversion since its starting to fade and I like the look.... :D :flag
The ZR1 conversion requires new doors, wheels, tires, rear deck, etc.
It's not just a simple rear bumper conversion. :cheers:
That's only if you use an actual ZR1 bumper. I think he may mean converting to the newer C4 body style which would make perfect sense rather than a C5 conversion.
The ZR1 conversion requires new doors, wheels, tires, rear deck, etc.
It's not just a simple rear bumper conversion. :cheers:
That's only if you use an actual ZR1 bumper. I think he may mean converting to the newer C4 body style which would make perfect sense rather than a C5 conversion.
I used the Ecklers kit on mine(the fiberglass one), it was fine. The only thing is it required some shaping of the body also, which wasn't a problem since I did a full repaint. If you do use it they give you fillers to use the old back up lens, I bought the newer style 91-96 and cut the bumper to fit. I've never regreted doing it.
Thread Starter
Race Director
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 15,540
Likes: 275
From: On the Mississippi Gulf Coast
St. Jude Donor '07, '11 thru '24
Official Sponsor of the 60 Day VacatioNN
10,000 poster in the "thread" Part II
Re: C4 to C5 conversion kit (cheap vet)
Sorry, I didn't mean a full Z conversion...just the rear end. I plan to repaint the whole car if and when I do this conversion. But the more I look at those C5's the more I want one..!!!... :crazy:
Racer
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 473
Likes: 8
From: Shreveport LA
Re: C4 to C5 conversion kit (Daniel90conv)
Yeah, the best conversion kit is called eBay. :D Sell the C4 and buy a C5 if that's what you like. By the time you buy a kit, fit & paint it, you'll be out the same money anyway.
