c6 wheel question that's exhausted
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c6 wheel question that's exhausted
This is my first 3rd generation camaro. I purchased this car for a great price and is stock. I see pictures of 3rd generation with corvette c6 wheels. My question would 19x10 or 19x10.5 and 18x8 or 18x8.5 fit on a stock height 3rd gen camaro? If so what equipment and aftermarket parts do I need? Can you still lower the car after the rims are one? Do anyone have any pictures of 3rd gen's with c6 rims? My camaro is a stock rs v8 305. What would you recommend in performance products? (I know I am asking alot of repetitive questions) Can you put a TPI on a rs and still pass smog? Or any other aftermarket product to give me extra hp and still pass smog?
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From: West of Toronto
Car: 89 IROC
Engine: 305 TPI / ZZ4 cam
Transmission: Stage 2 700R4, LS1 driveshaft
Axle/Gears: Strange 3.42 w/ Auburn
Re: c6 wheel question that's exhausted
First off........WELCOME to the forum.
Yup.........lot of quetions....
19x10 will fit but you will probably require wheel adaptors. A lot of people find 19" rims harsh and overpower the look of the car. It is a personal preference. If you go with a 18x8 or 8.5 you should be ok. I would recommend a max backspace of 6" rear and 5.5" front. After that wheel adaptors may be necessary.
Yes you can still lower the car. There is a lot of debate on which springs are best. Do a search to see all the threads. Eiback offer a pro kit which will lower the car 1" and a sportline kit 1.5-2" lower. Both kit will work with the rims.
As for pics of C6 rims again try a search. There are lots of pics around. Also look in the appearance section as there is a rim thread with some pics there.
If your car is a 305 TBI than some performace gains can be made but you are limited. Best to look for a TPI motor with more hp potential. The TBI section can help or the TPI section to see. It depends on your overall goal and budget $$. You really should have a vision of what you want (looks and power) and a budget or a least know what your vision will cost.
YPu can put a TPI motor in your car. I am in the middle of doing just that. YOu would need the motor (obviously), wiring harness, ECM (computer) and fuel pump as the TPI and TBI are different.
A stock 305 TPI with a LT1 cam swap, headers, 3' exhaust (flowmaster or other) and a good tune (reprogram the ecm) should get you 240 hp or so.
You shoud be able to pick up a used good LT1 cam for say $20 - $30.
Hope this helps and gets you started.
See you around the board............
Yup.........lot of quetions....
19x10 will fit but you will probably require wheel adaptors. A lot of people find 19" rims harsh and overpower the look of the car. It is a personal preference. If you go with a 18x8 or 8.5 you should be ok. I would recommend a max backspace of 6" rear and 5.5" front. After that wheel adaptors may be necessary.
Yes you can still lower the car. There is a lot of debate on which springs are best. Do a search to see all the threads. Eiback offer a pro kit which will lower the car 1" and a sportline kit 1.5-2" lower. Both kit will work with the rims.
As for pics of C6 rims again try a search. There are lots of pics around. Also look in the appearance section as there is a rim thread with some pics there.
If your car is a 305 TBI than some performace gains can be made but you are limited. Best to look for a TPI motor with more hp potential. The TBI section can help or the TPI section to see. It depends on your overall goal and budget $$. You really should have a vision of what you want (looks and power) and a budget or a least know what your vision will cost.
YPu can put a TPI motor in your car. I am in the middle of doing just that. YOu would need the motor (obviously), wiring harness, ECM (computer) and fuel pump as the TPI and TBI are different.
A stock 305 TPI with a LT1 cam swap, headers, 3' exhaust (flowmaster or other) and a good tune (reprogram the ecm) should get you 240 hp or so.
You shoud be able to pick up a used good LT1 cam for say $20 - $30.
Hope this helps and gets you started.
See you around the board............
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