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Jan 4, 2020 | 12:48 AM

Johnny-Redline

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From: Fort Worth, TX

The Sapphire Build Thread

What's up y'all,

I'm starting a build thread to record the progress of my new-to-me C5, dubbed "Sapphire."

It's a 1999 "Z51" model, with a few upgrades here and there.

Current upgrades as of Jan. 3, 2020:
Comp Cams mild cam
Valvetrain upgrades
LS6 Intake Manifold
Twin filter CAI
LS6 "-243" casting cylinder heads
"Chinasetter" longtube headers
Billy Boat cat-back exhaust (w/ X-pipe)
MSD Plug Wires
Griffin Aluminum Radiator upgrade
LPE 160° thermostat
17"/18" Fikse FM5 wheels
Hotchkis Sport Sway Bar upgrade
Bilstein B6 shocks
Hurst Billetplus Short Throw Shifter

FYI- I'm young, and always willing to learn. If I say something wrong, please feel free to let me know.

Future Plans for the Car-
UPP Twin Turbo kit + fuel system
Water-air intercooler system
LSx (of some kind) swap, fully built of course
RPM TR-6060/C6Z differential swap
DSS carbon or aluminum torque tube replacement shaft
DSS C5 upgraded axles/hubs

Wish me luck,
Jon

Last edited by Johnny-Redline; Jan 4, 2020 at 11:24 AM.

Jan 4, 2020 | 07:57 PM

Tusc

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Looks great and the build sounds awesome. If you're newer to working on cars, you'll learn plenty along the way.

Let's talk paint. Is that a black base coat with an (electron) blue pearl coat? It looks sexy. We are going to need some close ups on that for sure.

Where ya located? (edit: nm, I see the Texas plate)

Last edited by Tusc; Jan 4, 2020 at 07:58 PM.

Jan 4, 2020 | 08:18 PM

Route99

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Welcome to the forum, Jon, and congratulations on your C5! Looks very nice.
Definitely some strong upgrades planned. It will be interesting to follow your build thread.