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Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-05-2014, 11:15 PM
Replies: 47
Views: 22,293
Posted By Buddy1980

C6 Z06 brakes on a C3

I did not build the trailing arms. Those are the aftermarket trailing arms available from many suppliers. They have a 2" offset to run wider wheels and tires and they are built really solid. Thanks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-04-2014, 09:59 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 22,293
Posted By Buddy1980

C6 Z06 brakes on C3

If you have a lathe and a mill you should be able to do all the mods to make everything fit. The front hubs and the rear axle shafts always have runout from the factory, which multiplies to the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2014, 01:36 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 22,293
Posted By Buddy1980

C6 Z06 brakes on a c3

To see the photos, search for my post "C6 Z06 brakes on 1980 C3". Thanks
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2014, 01:33 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 22,293
Posted By Buddy1980

C6 Z06 brakes on C3

To mount the C6 Z06 front rotor on a C3 front hub you must: Machine the hub diameter down about 1/4" (approx), you must also machine the hub where the rotor centers on the hub, cut the hub down a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2014, 12:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,561
Posted By Buddy1980

C6 Z06 brakes on a C3

Looking at the car from the left side, my front caliper is now at about the 2 oclock position using the stock spindle. It was done with a custom machined caliper bracket. Also did the same for the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
12-03-2014, 12:04 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 5,561
Posted By Buddy1980

C6 Z06 brakes on C3

The C6 Z06 caliper is massive looking, but weighs less than the stock C3 caliper, and it fits under my 17" wheels, which have the stock backspacing. The Z06 wheel offset is different than the C3, so...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-10-2013, 11:48 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 976
Posted By Buddy1980

80 and 79 frame

I had a 75 and a 80 frame in my shop recently, and the wall thickness on the 75 frame was about .120", the 80 frame wall thickness was about .100". This was measured in various places on both frames...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2013, 11:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,703
Posted By Buddy1980

emergency brake

I have not yet done this, but thinking about using a hydraulic lock valve on the rear calipers.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-31-2013, 09:01 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,703
Posted By Buddy1980

C6 ZO6 brakes on C3

I used the factory C6 ZO6 rotors and calipers. To use these rotors, the front hub and the rear axle stubs need to be turned down in a lathe to fit the C6 rotors. Hold the new and old parts together...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-30-2013, 09:17 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 2,703
Posted By Buddy1980

C6 Brakes on C3

I installed C6 ZO6 brakes on my 1980 C3, front and rear. I machined custom adapter brackets from 7075 aluminum, .625" thickness. It took a lot of work to make the brackets but it looks fantastic on...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
01-08-2013, 10:12 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 3,665
Posted By Buddy1980

LT-1 gear change

Go ahead and do the job right, install a Richmond 6 speed with the 2.77 1st gear and a .62 6th gear. That will give you awesome acceleration with a 10.24 overall 1st gear, and then give you a final...
Forum: C3 General
11-11-2012, 02:03 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,300
Posted By Buddy1980

C3 pulling to the right

Have you centered the power steering valve? If this adjustment is not correct it could make the car pull as you have described. Directions for centering the valve should be in any C3 repair manual,...
Forum: C3 General
11-11-2012, 01:56 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 687
Posted By Buddy1980

Por 15

The POR 15 I have used is very glossy black after it dries. If yours is dull looking, I would guess it has been top coated with chassis black or something similar. If it is rubbing off like you...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-08-2012, 07:55 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,853
Posted By Buddy1980

79 z bar bracket

Only 4 speed cars had the bracket installed at the factory. My 1980 bracket was the bolt on version. I believe all previous years were the weld on version. Look at your frame at the bracket...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
11-04-2012, 01:35 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 686
Posted By Buddy1980

FiA headlight covers

Just bought some from this fellow, Jim Teasley, 615-347-3388.
Forum: C3 General
09-17-2012, 06:51 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,347
Posted By Buddy1980

Frame price

I have bought a nice frame for $100, although frames are usually priced in the $500 to $1500 price range. I would not pay over $1000 for a nice frame myself. Hope this helps.
Forum: C3 General
09-08-2012, 04:53 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,572
Posted By Buddy1980

Why a 6 speed?

I will tell you why as best as I can. Had a 4 speed muncie, went to 5 speed Richmond. It was ok, then replaced it with 6 speed Richmond. It keeps the gear spread to a minimum, and I have a 2.77...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2012, 05:55 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,019
Posted By Buddy1980

Trans swap

I have had 2 Richmond 6 speeds. They are great and easy to install, they practically bolt in. If you use your 3.08 rear gear, get the 3.01 or 3.27 1st gear. Hope this helps. PS The 5 speed...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-04-2012, 05:47 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,412
Posted By Buddy1980

Aluminum lightweight flywheel

I have a aluminum flywheel on my 80 C3 with 383 approx. 450 hp, it seems to function fine, car is easy to drive and revs up quickly. Trans is 6 speed Richmond with 2.77 1st gear and .67 6th gear...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2012, 11:13 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,634
Posted By Buddy1980

Painting frame

I painted my 80 C3 frame, sprayed 2 coats of POR 15 and 2 coats of POR 15 chassis black, using a normal everyday old style spray gun (not a hvlp) and I used one quart of each product. Hope this...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
09-03-2012, 11:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,631
Posted By Buddy1980

Third brake light

I saw one on a friends 76 C3, he used a third light from a 86 coupe and mounted it on the top directly behind the t-tops, it looked so normal that it almost looked original. I am going to put the...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2012, 01:53 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 942
Posted By Buddy1980

Rear brake bracket

That is correct, I stand corrected, I was asleep, thinking about the caliper.
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-29-2012, 08:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 942
Posted By Buddy1980

Caliper bracket removal

The rear spindle does not need to be removed to remove the caliper bracket. The 2 bolts that hold the bracket can be removed with a 5/8" socket from behind the rotor. Hope this helps. If you do...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
08-14-2012, 09:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,798
Posted By Buddy1980

10 point roll cage

I am almost finished installing a 10 point roll cage in my 1980 C3, did the install with the body on the frame but all the interior is out of the car. It is a fairly easy job, just takes time and a...
Forum: C3 Tech/Performance
07-24-2012, 08:12 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,337
Posted By Buddy1980

Rear wheel size

On my 1980 C-3, I have on the front and rear 17"x9" wheels with 5" backspacing. I have offset trailing arms and trimmed rear spring ends and also run a custom made rear sway bar. This setup fits...
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