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A GOOD caliper set-up for LT1 F-body (BOLT ON, No LS1 stuff)

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Old Sep 21, 2007 | 10:27 AM
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A GOOD caliper set-up for LT1 F-body (BOLT ON, No LS1 stuff)

I dont want to swap spindles so just some retrofitted New Calipers (after market), in a decent price range, 4 piston is nice, but 6 would be better (although i feel to expensive).

whats everyone running?
Old Sep 21, 2007 | 07:47 PM
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sorry dude, but LS1 spindle swap is goin to be way easier then cutting your current spindle to make a custom kit fit. I say C5 swap though. but you gotta hack your spindle to install the new caliper mounting bracket to do it. after that atleast all the parts are redily available and cheap (believe it or not the C5 brake parts are cheap) but will make a night and day difference over LT1 stuff. just gotta buy some wheels to make them fit though.
Old Sep 21, 2007 | 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by IrocSS85
sorry dude, but LS1 spindle swap is goin to be way easier then cutting your current spindle to make a custom kit fit. I say C5 swap though. but you gotta hack your spindle to install the new caliper mounting bracket to do it. after that atleast all the parts are redily available and cheap (believe it or not the C5 brake parts are cheap) but will make a night and day difference over LT1 stuff. just gotta buy some wheels to make them fit though.
x2

Dude in Lansing did a C5 brake swap on his LT1. I was following him on the highway when he decided to test 'em out. I swear to this day, he nearly lifted the back tires off the ground it stopped so well.
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 10:14 AM
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x2

Dude in Lansing did a C5 brake swap on his LT1. I was following him on the highway when he decided to test 'em out. I swear to this day, he nearly lifted the back tires off the ground it stopped so well.
I seen online they actually have simple relocation brackets for this set up.

Might be the best idea, How many pistons reside in the caliper?
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 08:37 PM
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It's ok Jeff, you can tell them it was me. That was at like 80 MPH, too.

Didn't I introduce you to here and Motown Muscle? Hahaha.

The calipers are two piston.


Originally Posted by SSpdDmon
x2

Dude in Lansing did a C5 brake swap on his LT1. I was following him on the highway when he decided to test 'em out. I swear to this day, he nearly lifted the back tires off the ground it stopped so well.
Old Sep 22, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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