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I'm kinda interested in what was the manufacturer of the front and rear suspension
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I like it... will have to follow this thread
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Originally Posted by gkull
(Post 1600452433)
I'm kinda interested in what was the manufacturer of the front and rear suspension
FRONT- https://www.detroitspeed.com/speedra...-sbc-ls-032072 https://www.detroitspeed.com/img/product/032072_1-Z.jpg REAR- https://www.detroitspeed.com/detroit...00hp-041742-sr https://www.detroitspeed.com/img/pro...742-SR_2-Z.jpg |
Detroit speed when cost is not a problem. It works well and will win.
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Yes Detroit speed front and rear jri coil overs baer 6s brakes front & back ls7 & t56 it will be my first time doing the ls swap on anything.
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Very cool looking headers.
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Very nice! I’m glad to see side pipes. What are the motor specs?
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Motor is an ls7 h/c/I I bought from a forum member from a c6 z06 estimate to be around 600 crank hp but do not know exact
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open question, does that detroit speed decalink rear make it such that the diff is no longer a suspension member? and the half shafts are not the endlinks?
Or is the diff still an integral piece even with all that also, considering the front+rear cost is like 16 grand, why not go for one of those complete replacement frames for 17.5k? http://roadstershop.com/product/full...vette-chassis/ |
Yes the DSE rear makes the diff not part of the suspension and I got a pretty good deal on the suspension But I was also looking at going with an SR111 frame
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Very nice build. However those screw holes temporarily holding the flared fenders in place will come back to haunt you.
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Love the wheels and flares, very excited to see how this turns out
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Thanks! And I will be glassing everything together and have filled the holes with panel bond so I hope I don’t have issues with it but we will see!
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Originally Posted by Richard454
(Post 1600452535)
Detroit Speed- be sitting down when you see the price tag...just sayin...
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update what are you guys running for hydraulic clutch master?
Made a little progress Hope to set the motor and trans over in the frame this week. Curious as to what setup everyone is using for hydraulic clutch?
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Impressive build!
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Whos header/side pipe is that? At that stage in my build ready for them..
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Wow, very nice, top notch build. Will be following to see how this one turns out.
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Originally Posted by JVetthead
(Post 1600615918)
Whos header/side pipe is that? At that stage in my build ready for them..
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Dang.. Dont think they will work with this steeroids setup.
DSE did not know either. |
Very nice build look forward to more pictures!
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Did you make sure the bellhousing is square to the engine and on center?:rock: |
Power steering pulley
So I have the OEM corvette accessories and the pulley on the power steering is very close what smaller pulley are you guys using?
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Nice build...Including the shop....Love those high lift garage doors.
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Made a little more progress
Should be ready to take the body back off soon And start the bodywork
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Very nice build. I wish I had the budget!
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Sick ass build!
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Nice.
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Steering column mounted
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Ahhh- I was wondering where you were going with the steering column.
Nice work- really great combination of parts. Looks like it'll be a beast!!! Curious as what you are going to run for the intake? Richard |
Originally Posted by Richard454
(Post 1600792809)
Ahhh- I was wondering where you were going with the steering column.
Nice work- really great combination of parts. Looks like it'll be a beast!!! Curious as what you are going to run for the intake? Richard |
Doesn't look like your going with power brakes. I don't see a brake booster? What's your thoughts on brakes?
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Originally Posted by ygto1
(Post 1600793043)
Doesn't look like your going with power brakes. I don't see a brake booster? What's your thoughts on brakes?
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What are your intentions with the car? If your going to put it on a road race track I would recommend power brakes. Looks like you have a Baer system? There is nothing like power brakes on a track car with a big brake kit! Just a thought. Also have you considered a FAST 102 mm intake with Nick Williams throttle body? Love the Detroit Speed set up!!
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Originally Posted by Jakeinge
(Post 1600792872)
Thanks and as far as the intake I have not decided yet but I would like to get it out in front to some cool air but we will see.
Years back when I was looking at doing an LS swap (went in a totally different direction!!!) I was looking at turning around the intake and drawing air from the cowl. Just a little reworking required (wires/oil pressure sensor) on the motor. On the car- redo the wiper set up and it's a straight shot. The motor is mounted sideways- but the intake is flipped around- https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...4fa30bc10c.png |
Originally Posted by ygto1
(Post 1600793161)
What are your intentions with the car? If your going to put it on a road race track I would recommend power brakes. Looks like you have a Baer system? There is nothing like power brakes on a track car with a big brake kit! Just a thought. Also have you considered a FAST 102 mm intake with Nick Williams throttle body? Love the Detroit Speed set up!!
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Originally Posted by ygto1
(Post 1600793161)
What are your intentions with the car? If your going to put it on a road race track I would recommend power brakes. Looks like you have a Baer system? There is nothing like power brakes on a track car with a big brake kit! Just a thought. Also have you considered a FAST 102 mm intake with Nick Williams throttle body? Love the Detroit Speed set up!!
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Ditch the power brakes... I love the manual brakes, I built a bias bar setup so that I can tune front to rear balance properly too. With the right master cylinder bore and pedal ratio you'll have way better feel and as a result better control at the limits than with a booster, I'll never go back. And yes, my car sees plenty of track time, circuits and hillclimbs.
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Few more pics
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I'm sure I missed it but what kind of flares?
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Originally Posted by 7t9l82
(Post 1600835431)
I'm sure I missed it but what kind of flares?
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Removing the body tomorrow and start the bodywork
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Almost looks like a rusty old Chevrolet with that paint. If I started with a car like you're starting with I too would have inclined to go a bit more radical. As it is, my car was pretty nice.
A question about the flare attachment. What are those fasteners? I assume they come out somehow eventually. In aircraft assembly there are temporary fasteners that go in and out with a special tool. They were called Clecos. And are probably still in use. And ... those sure look like the same Fikse wheels that I have on my car. 18" x 9". Very nice and very expensive. Probably cost as much as the car. Hoosiers in this picture. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...6399465257.jpg |
Originally Posted by ignatz
(Post 1600863451)
Almost looks like a rusty old Chevrolet with that paint. If I started with a car like you're starting with I too would have inclined to go a bit more radical. As it is, my car was pretty nice.
A question about the flare attachment. What are those fasteners? I assume they come out somehow eventually. In aircraft assembly there are temporary fasteners that go in and out with a special tool. They were called Clecos. And are probably still in use. And ... those sure look like the same Fikse wheels that I have on my car. 18" x 9". Very nice and very expensive. Probably cost as much as the car. Hoosiers in this picture. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...6399465257.jpg |
Looking mean! Manual brakes is the way to go btw... FAR better pedal modulation for threshold braking.
what size tires are you using? |
Originally Posted by vette427-sbc
(Post 1600866830)
Looking mean! Manual brakes is the way to go btw... FAR better pedal modulation for threshold braking.
what size tires are you using? |
What color are you painting the car? reminds me of SuprJames and AcidGypsy builds -- loving the direction you took with everything and the CCWs!!! Looking forward to seeing the final result.
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Originally Posted by jonathand
(Post 1600871515)
What color are you painting the car? reminds me of SuprJames and AcidGypsy builds -- loving the direction you took with everything and the CCWs!!! Looking forward to seeing the final result.
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Wow a seriously nice build. Looking forward to more info
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Originally Posted by Jakeinge
(Post 1600835604)
Purchased from custom image corvette very nice parts the front require a bit more work if you want to retain the 70-72 vents
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Originally Posted by Jakeinge
(Post 1600867487)
thanks and the tires are 335/30/18 and 315/30/18
They needed probably 4 inch BS with my 79 vette and my lap times were very consistent with 295 fronts without any rubbing so I abandoned the 315 plan. I had 58 rear 42 front weight bias so I didn't need the wider tire The cool factor is there ..... just hope that they have good wet conditions tire tread |
Originally Posted by gkull
(Post 1600885032)
Most all trailer queen c4, c5, c6 SCCA road racing vettes used that tire combination starting in the early 2000's. I was using 295 Hoosier R1 fronts with 4.5 BS. So I had to try 20 mm wider fronts 315 and see what changed. First time out and really working the tires I polished the frame in both the front and rear of the front wheel wells. No big deal just remember to not turn as hard
They needed probably 4 inch BS with my 79 vette and my lap times were very consistent with 295 fronts without any rubbing so I abandoned the 315 plan. I had 58 rear 42 front weight bias so I didn't need the wider tire The cool factor is there ..... just hope that they have good wet conditions tire tread |
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Body work
Moving very slow on the body as I have been very busy at work but it’s moving in the right direction
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Looking good, nice project!
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Body work
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Looks amazing. On the flares did you glass them in then use filler to smooth the surface?
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Originally Posted by Dazaa Rafae Aman
(Post 1600979505)
Looks amazing. On the flares did you glass them in then use filler to smooth the surface?
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Looks great! I just noticed you’re using a C3 diff still... does DSE supply the new CV stub axles? Are they still c-clipped in? Or floating?
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Originally Posted by vette427-sbc
(Post 1600984197)
Looks great! I just noticed you’re using a C3 diff still... does DSE supply the new CV stub axles? Are they still c-clipped in? Or floating?
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First coat of primer
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Wow! Body work looking excellent!!
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Looks great in primer, nice progress.
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Very nice
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More progress
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The body lines and modifications look very good and subtle. Not a crazy over custom that I’ve seen. Great work!
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Great work. Thanks for sharing. Did that stock power steering pulley work. I had to go to a much smaller Dingo. Since you have power steering, you might consider Hydroboost for brake assistance, one of my top ten mods. Will this be a driver, or racer, or show car?
Bee Jay |
Originally Posted by Bee Jay
(Post 1601187034)
Great work. Thanks for sharing. Did that stock power steering pulley work. I had to go to a much smaller Dingo. Since you have power steering, you might consider Hydroboost for brake assistance, one of my top ten mods. Will this be a driver, or racer, or show car?
Bee Jay |
Almost all in final primer
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Love this project! You are doing it exactly the way I’d like to build one!
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Painted!
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Wow, looks great.
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Looking great for sure .
I know your feeling great now , that's a huge milestone in a build , especially with so much body work . orange will look great on those big flares when you get some wheels under it |
Beautiful color.
Who makes it and do you have the code? |
Originally Posted by OldCarBum
(Post 1601286184)
Beautiful color.
Who makes it and do you have the code? |
Looking great, love the wide fenders
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Does the orange have metallic in it? I’m lookin at it on an iPhone.
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I Google’d it and it looks like it is the same color as on the 2019 C7 Z06.
There is a 2019 C7 Z06 official Sebring Orange 418c forum thread with many photos. |
Originally Posted by Tarheels1
(Post 1601288113)
Does the orange have metallic in it? I’m lookin at it on an iPhone.
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Inside finished
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WOW! Beautiful!!!
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:iagree: indeed
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Absolutely gorgeous.
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Body on frame
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More progress very close to starting it up.
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Looks great.
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Where's has this gone? Has there been any progress since April?
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Update
Hey guys have not posted here in a while but I have made some progress on the car it runs and moves under its own power most of the wiring is complete I have it scheduled to go to the upholstery shop in September!
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Looks amazing even unfinished! :thumbs:
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Awesome!
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Looks great! I’m not usually a fan of orange but that color is beautiful. I’m sure even better in person. Is the cowl painted a dark graphite or black? I can’t tell with your one pic.
I’m also curious about your case/ring/pinion setup. Is it the stock 10-bolt mated up to the Detroit speed axles etc? Very nice car! |
OMG. That's fabulous! I'm embarrassed, almost.
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Thanks it is he orig rear with the detroit speed axle stubs gear fx did the diff for me down in charlotte alos the cowl on the hood is like a charcoal color!
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Very nice! I’ll try not to ever park beside you with my amateur work, lol
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made a little more progress the car is currently at the upholstery shop
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Looks fantastic
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These are the projects that are all worth it in the end!! Excellent build!
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