Brakes Looking to upgrade or get the most out of what you have stock? All brake discussions go here!

Cost Effectiveness 13" C4HD vs 13.5" C6 Z51

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-14-2006, 12:43 AM
  #1  
Member

Thread Starter
 
WinnipegGTA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winnipeg,MB,Can
Posts: 382
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 1991 GTA
Engine: 5.7L L98
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Cost Effectiveness 13" C4HD vs 13.5" C6 Z51

Which offers better bang for buck.
Old 09-15-2006, 12:14 AM
  #2  
Member

 
yuel's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Virginia Beach
Posts: 226
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 91 z28
Engine: 305
Transmission: 4l60
Axle/Gears: 3.42
both about the same, depending on where you get your parts. just get the Z51 and be updated
Old 09-15-2006, 01:55 PM
  #3  
Supreme Member
iTrader: (7)
 
ebmiller88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Posts: 6,420
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
If you can fit them go with the Z51 brakes...they will have a more modern caliper design, larger pad surface area, and the larger rotors.

Ed
Old 09-15-2006, 05:58 PM
  #4  
Member

Thread Starter
 
WinnipegGTA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winnipeg,MB,Can
Posts: 382
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 1991 GTA
Engine: 5.7L L98
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Well im hoping they would fit behind 18" C6 rims. If not id be scratchin my head.
Old 09-15-2006, 08:34 PM
  #5  
Supreme Member
iTrader: (7)
 
ebmiller88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Posts: 6,420
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
They'll fit 18"s, go for it.

Ed
Old 09-16-2006, 05:50 PM
  #6  
Member

Thread Starter
 
WinnipegGTA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Winnipeg,MB,Can
Posts: 382
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 1991 GTA
Engine: 5.7L L98
Transmission: 4L60
Axle/Gears: 3.23
Can you PM a price for one of your conversions. Thnx
Old 09-17-2006, 09:46 PM
  #7  
Supreme Member
iTrader: (7)
 
ebmiller88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Posts: 6,420
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
It's been a long day, I'll PM you from work tomorrow.

Ed
Old 09-22-2006, 02:10 AM
  #8  
Member

 
ZimGTA's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: twin cities
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Car: 88 GTA
Engine: 383
Transmission: 700 r
Will the z51's fit under 17" wheels?
Old 09-22-2006, 07:02 AM
  #9  
Supreme Member
iTrader: (7)
 
ebmiller88's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Fort Mill, SC, USA
Posts: 6,420
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Car: '88 Iroc, '91 RS, and a '70 RS
Engine: 5.7 TPI; 5.0 TBI; ZZ4/T56 on the ag
Transmission: A4, A4, slated to be a T56
.

I measured 7.75" from the spindle center to the outside of the caliper so it's my best guess that some 17" wheels will fit, some won't. C6s have 18" front wheels so I know they will fit in there
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
87350IROC
Brakes
158
03-26-2022 12:43 PM
cattiveria665
Camaros Wanted
10
06-03-2014 08:50 AM
iansane
Engine/Drivetrain/Suspension Parts for Sale
3
04-25-2008 06:04 PM
Krazzycowgirl
History / Originality
1
02-18-2003 02:54 PM



Quick Reply: Cost Effectiveness 13" C4HD vs 13.5" C6 Z51



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:16 PM.