C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Sway bar kit ?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 7, 2011 | 05:30 PM
  #1  
Blackcloud 1's Avatar
Blackcloud 1
Thread Starter
Intermediate
 
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 44
Likes: 0
From: Glen Gardner N.J
Default Sway bar kit ?

What is the best sway bar kit for a c5 ?
Reply
Old May 7, 2011 | 07:31 PM
  #2  
ramrace86gt's Avatar
ramrace86gt
Advanced
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 70
Likes: 0
From: Huntersville NC
Default Sway Bars??

Just today actually I installed C6 Z06 Sway Bars, Pfadt Performance Polyurethane Bushings, Z06 Metal End Links and C6 Z06 Shocks in my 01 C5. Absolutely THE best "bang for the buck" Mod that I've ever done!!!! Car rides firm but not harsh and it corners flatter than a pool table!!
I have heard some say that the Z51 Sway bars would be a better move for those that don't want as firm a ride etc. but I've got to tell you this combo rocks on my car!!!
Good Luck!!!
Reply
Old May 7, 2011 | 08:27 PM
  #3  
Marlin's Avatar
Marlin
Drifting
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 1,372
Likes: 4
From: Springfield VA
Default

Depends on what you want.

You can get a Z06 set that offers a lot of bang for the buck if you buy a used set off someone.

Then there is aftermarket sets that can be a little bigger to solid beam thick.
The thicker it is the more it helps but also makes it ride harder esp pver single wheel bumps.

I put a set of CTS-V swaybars on my CTS caddy as I got them used from a CTS-V owner that upgraded. Again bang for the bang thing. I was going to do the same with my 01 Corvette but the wife said not to touch her car.
Reply
Old May 7, 2011 | 08:46 PM
  #4  
DIXZ's Avatar
DIXZ
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 989
Likes: 8
From: Chino Ca.
Default

I have had the T1 sway bars on my car for three years and have been extremely happy with the performance. Most of my enjoyment with the car is had in the various canyons in the area. The more technical, the better I like them.

They are available from anyone that carries GM Performance Parts.

Last edited by DIXZ; May 7, 2011 at 08:49 PM. Reason: Spelling!
Reply
Old May 7, 2011 | 11:07 PM
  #5  
ndirishr1's Avatar
ndirishr1
Burning Brakes
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 1,090
Likes: 8
From: Indianapolis Indiana
Default

I put Hotchkis set on mine but used factory metal links instead of the heavy duty ones that came with the kit. Very nice upgrade. They are pricy but I won the kit at a car show.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Sway bar kit ?





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:32 PM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE