New Project... Low 50

[gregfull]

Originally Posted by gray776

Rear Disc Brakes...

Brackets: $70
Loaded Calipers: $66 (local Auto Parts)
Rotors: $56 (Local Auto Parts)

Total: $189


Rear Disc for under 200 bones...

How about some more info on the rear discs. Where to buy brackets, which calipers, and which rotors? Thanks for the help, seems really cheap for a rear disc setup. Thanks in advance!

[1-ton of fun]

my guess would be camaro rotors, eldorado calipers, and brackets to make it work here are a few i know about:

www.scarebird.com
http://www.steeltechsolutions.com/RE...PAGE_CODE.html

[GraybealGarage]

Originally Posted by gregfull

How about some more info on the rear discs. Where to buy brackets, which calipers, and which rotors? Thanks for the help, seems really cheap for a rear disc setup. Thanks in advance!

The brackets are from a company called kingtek performance, and I got them off ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=180113049416

Then you have some options, the instructions included are very good. They explain exactly which rotors you need(5x5, or 5x4.75) and which calipers you need to match, these are actually front S10 calipers.

The rotors (5x4.75) are from a 79-81 firebird.

[cajundragger]

what size tire are you going to run on the 20's?

[GraybealGarage]

Originally Posted by cajundragger

what size tire are you going to run on the 20's?

most likely 255/35/20.... just like you.

Prolly something in the 25" tall range for the front...18" rim.

[1-ton of fun]

what are you doing for an e-brake?

[youngrodder]

I converted my rear brakes to disc and I used older Cadillac calipers that have the parking brake built into the caliper. I think that they were from a 85 Eldarado or something. The core charge was steep so I picked up a set of the calipers at a salvage yard to use as my cores.

My kit was a weld on. Gray776's kit looks very clean.

Marc

[gregfull]

Originally Posted by gray776

The brackets are from a company called kingtek performance, and I got them off ebay. http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=180113049416

Then you have some options, the instructions included are very good. They explain exactly which rotors you need(5x5, or 5x4.75) and which calipers you need to match, these are actually front S10 calipers.

The rotors (5x4.75) are from a 79-81 firebird.

Thanks for all the info, I really appreciate it!

[cajundragger]

Originally Posted by gray776

most likely 255/35/20.... just like you.

Prolly something in the 25" tall range for the front...18" rim.

your going to have to do something with the rear fenders then. Im stretching the bedsides and pushing them up 2". And will add to the bottom to get them back with the running board.

[1-ton of fun]

i just used rear discs from a 98-02 f-body. 12 inch rotors, 1.75" PBR calipers with parking brake drums. they bolt right up to my '77 nova 8.5" 10-bolt rear. i just had to swap sides (mount left on the right, and vice versa)

[cajundragger]

Im using dodge disks from a new pickup...cheap as hell and give me my bolt pattern.

[GraybealGarage]

Update... Sorry guys, been busy at work... busy playing (motocross, triathlons) on weekends... Got some progress completed.

Got the wheels/tires. Foose nitrous 18x8.5 and 20x10
Tires are 235/40/18 and 285/30/20

Been working on the motor/tranny mostly lately. LS1/4l60e, and it is just about ready to mount up.

dont have pics of the motor yet, but here are a couple of the wheels/tire combo...

not as low as cajun's but close enough!

[cajundragger]

niceee, yea its a PITA to get it flat...I still like 3/16 of an inch more...

[Daniel U]

Originally Posted by gray776

Been working on the motor/tranny mostly lately. LS1/4l60e, and it is just about ready to mount up.

dont have pics of the motor yet, but here are a couple of the wheels/tire combo...

not as low as cajun's but close enough!

Not exactly "Slow and low...." but low and fast is better IMO. Looking good.

[youngrodder]

gray776-

I wish I had gone with the LS1. I went with an LT1/4l60E. I have had my motor and trans for a few years and the LS1's were almost twice as much.

Who are you using for your motor wiring harness? I am no electrician, so I went with an aftermarket harness. I chose Howell engine performance. They are somewhat local and a little cheaper then S&P. I did use S&P for all of my pullies.

I really need to get around to buying my wheels and tires as well. I have been butting it off until the end.

Again the truck looks good.

Marc

[GraybealGarage]

Marc,

I'll probably go with Speartech for the wiring. They get a lot of good reviews at www.ls1tech.com He is a little more expensive than some but the quality is there I am sure. I think his website is www.speartech.com

Yeah, the LS1 is nice and you can get parts so cheap now. I was going to go with just a small block but now I am really excited about this setup.

Jason

[GraybealGarage]

Originally Posted by Daniel U

Not exactly "Slow and low...." but low and fast is better IMO. Looking good.

Daniel, I agree completely...

BTW, Your truck is looking good as well!

Jason

[cajundragger]

Originally Posted by gray776

Marc,

I'll probably go with Speartech for the wiring. They get a lot of good reviews at www.ls1tech.com He is a little more expensive than some but the quality is there I am sure. I think his website is www.speartech.com

Yeah, the LS1 is nice and you can get parts so cheap now. I was going to go with just a small block but now I am really excited about this setup.

Jason

I was going to go with a mild 383/muncie 4 speed, and in the long run my LS1/T56 will be cheaper, more reliable, and more powerful.