[Z06] (NEED HELP) C5 Build
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(NEED HELP) C5 Build
So Im building a C5 all from scratch all I have is the body. So I looking for suggestions for literally everything. Specifically an Engine and Transmission. Preferably automatic because the current corvette I have has an automatic trans. Im going for a 900hp+ build if that helps with suggestions. All suggestions are appreciated.
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So..... 900+ hp I am going to guess the goal is dedicated strip car?
I have never gone that route but figure a used roller with cage and suspension would be the best place to start in order to save money. Check out the 8s for 8 vids from Happel / Sloppy on yt. It actually cost him 6k.
The power is easy. Need to choose best way to get there for your class / tire restrictions.
Toss us your goal / intent for the car and we can drill down from there. Without that we would just be pissin in the wind with suggestions.
I have never gone that route but figure a used roller with cage and suspension would be the best place to start in order to save money. Check out the 8s for 8 vids from Happel / Sloppy on yt. It actually cost him 6k.
The power is easy. Need to choose best way to get there for your class / tire restrictions.
Toss us your goal / intent for the car and we can drill down from there. Without that we would just be pissin in the wind with suggestions.
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Definitely the safety rules since that will dictate the order of assembly. Think roll cage, tubs, suspension, gear and shafts rating, SFI ratings on everything, etc…
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Then you have me who is waiting until AFTER the entire car is assembled and verified functional to do the cage. In my defense, it has been dictated by my otherwise being unable to move the car or open the doors fully in situ so it is something which has had to be put off as a separate project.
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Then you have me who is waiting until AFTER the entire car is assembled and verified functional to do the cage. In my defense, it has been dictated by my otherwise being unable to move the car or open the doors fully in situ so it is something which has had to be put off as a separate project.
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Man.... waiting for the update on this thread.
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So..... 900+ hp I am going to guess the goal is dedicated strip car?
I have never gone that route but figure a used roller with cage and suspension would be the best place to start in order to save money. Check out the 8s for 8 vids from Happel / Sloppy on yt. It actually cost him 6k.
The power is easy. Need to choose best way to get there for your class / tire restrictions.
Toss us your goal / intent for the car and we can drill down from there. Without that we would just be pissin in the wind with suggestions.
I have never gone that route but figure a used roller with cage and suspension would be the best place to start in order to save money. Check out the 8s for 8 vids from Happel / Sloppy on yt. It actually cost him 6k.
The power is easy. Need to choose best way to get there for your class / tire restrictions.
Toss us your goal / intent for the car and we can drill down from there. Without that we would just be pissin in the wind with suggestions.
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Then you have me who is waiting until AFTER the entire car is assembled and verified functional to do the cage. In my defense, it has been dictated by my otherwise being unable to move the car or open the doors fully in situ so it is something which has had to be put off as a separate project.
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Does sloppy mention what engine hes using? I wanted to get a texas speed 427 but i also wanna be able to legally drive my vette on the street as well.
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But his platform for the car is not c5.
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80s LTDs on the fox body frame are the go to in those cases.
The engine / turbo / fuel / cam / etc is all translatable to the C5. If you don't care about putting holes in the fenders or hood to fit a single up/forward turbo on the car to keep it affordable and easily serviced then you're good. How to fit a 4L80E or 6L80E in there...... I dunno anything about that with a C5.
The engine / turbo / fuel / cam / etc is all translatable to the C5. If you don't care about putting holes in the fenders or hood to fit a single up/forward turbo on the car to keep it affordable and easily serviced then you're good. How to fit a 4L80E or 6L80E in there...... I dunno anything about that with a C5.
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80s LTDs on the fox body frame are the go to in those cases.
The engine / turbo / fuel / cam / etc is all translatable to the C5. If you don't care about putting holes in the fenders or hood to fit a single up/forward turbo on the car to keep it affordable and easily serviced then you're good. How to fit a 4L80E or 6L80E in there...... I dunno anything about that with a C5.
The engine / turbo / fuel / cam / etc is all translatable to the C5. If you don't care about putting holes in the fenders or hood to fit a single up/forward turbo on the car to keep it affordable and easily serviced then you're good. How to fit a 4L80E or 6L80E in there...... I dunno anything about that with a C5.
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Well i need AC where i live but then again it depends like how everything works out when its being put together