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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 08:55 AM
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Few new pics of my 87 Z28

Nice weather is slowly dying away, almost ready to tuck her away.

Winter plans consist of pulling the turbo setup and rad, repainting the engine bay and installing a billet s475 T4 turbo and 210lb injectors




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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 12:25 PM
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Such a gorgeous ride! Love it!
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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 12:50 PM
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I follow your instagram. Solid photos and nicely built camaro.
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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 02:00 PM
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I really like this car!
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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 07:58 PM
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Awesome
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Old Oct 4, 2018 | 08:30 PM
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freakin awesome car !
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 07:43 AM
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Re: Few new pics of my 87 Z28

Looks awesome.
I know you have probably posted this, but could you give the specs on the wheel / tire combo?
XXR526 right?
Size? Offset mm? And what spacers you used? Hubcentric ? and thickness
Thanks.

Oh yeah, Tire size.
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 08:52 AM
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Re: Few new pics of my 87 Z28

18x10.5 +20mm BS Rear (i have a 1/8 spacer just to help clear the bump stops when the car is in the air.
18x9 +35mm BS Front (I run 1.25" non hubcentric adapters due to the corvette brakes) (stock car would require around 1.5" adapters)

Tires are Nitto Invo 295/35R18 and 275/35R18

I do have a slight rub at full lock. Only really an issue when im backing into a tight spot.


Originally Posted by bluegrassz
Looks awesome.
I know you have probably posted this, but could you give the specs on the wheel / tire combo?
XXR526 right?
Size? Offset mm? And what spacers you used? Hubcentric ? and thickness
Thanks.

Oh yeah, Tire size.
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 11:59 AM
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Re: Few new pics of my 87 Z28

Originally Posted by Jay_rich
18x10.5 +20mm BS Rear (i have a 1/8 spacer just to help clear the bump stops when the car is in the air.
18x9 +35mm BS Front (I run 1.25" non hubcentric adapters due to the corvette brakes) (stock car would require around 1.5" adapters)

Tires are Nitto Invo 295/35R18 and 275/35R18

I do have a slight rub at full lock. Only really an issue when im backing into a tight spot.
Thanks for the info.
Is the rear bolt pattern still 120.65 x 5 or did you have your axles redrilled?
I just worry about the difference between the 120.65 and the 120 bolt pattern.
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 01:50 PM
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Re: Few new pics of my 87 Z28

Sorry, yes I redrilled. I originally had a Moser 9" with a 4th gen width, so while it was in getting narrowed to 3rd gen spec i had them add a 5x120 pattern in the axles
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Old Oct 5, 2018 | 02:06 PM
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Re: Few new pics of my 87 Z28

Originally Posted by Jay_rich
Sorry, yes I redrilled. I originally had a Moser 9" with a 4th gen width, so while it was in getting narrowed to 3rd gen spec i had them add a 5x120 pattern in the axles
Smart move. I know it is not much of a difference, but it is still a risk just bolting on.
I may pickup some 18x9 and run adapters on all for corners.
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