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by kevink
Mon Nov 28, 2022 6:45 pm
Forum: Wheels / Tires
Topic: Explain bolt pattern please.
Replies: 5
Views: 1279

Re: Explain bolt pattern please.

So I have read everywhere people saying over and over that the bolt pattern is 5 x 120(4.72). Is there a reason every single site that sells the stock 18x8 steel rims list them as 5 x 120.65(4.75) ? I realize the larger pattern will work. Is everyone stating the smaller size because it is a more op...
by kevink
Fri Aug 19, 2022 10:23 pm
Forum: New user - intro forum
Topic: New Member looking to build my Caprice
Replies: 25
Views: 3189

Re: New Member looking to build my Caprice

Running DOT slicks everyday or street tires? At some point too much HP is no good if your suspension and tires are not set up to handle it. I run drag radials on the street exclusively, and with about 500 tire, there is no traction at all. These cars just don't hook on the street even with a 275/60...
by kevink
Fri Aug 19, 2022 10:15 pm
Forum: New user - intro forum
Topic: New Member looking to build my Caprice
Replies: 25
Views: 3189

Re: New Member looking to build my Caprice

If you want to get an idea of what it takes to make big power I would go to G8, SS, Camaro5, CTSV boards and read up. Many guys over there have made big HP. The Caprice community is such a small group and there are not many big power Caprices out there. Off the top of my head you are going to need ...
by kevink
Tue Aug 16, 2022 2:00 pm
Forum: V8 engine tech (L77)
Topic: Pulley replacement
Replies: 13
Views: 16082

Re: Pulley replacement

bstoner wrote: Thu Aug 04, 2022 4:02 pm Do you have the belt sizes you used for the 25% underdrive crank pulley? Thanks!
Sorry, just now seeing this. I used 42" for the AC and 75.16" for the main belt.
by kevink
Tue Jun 21, 2022 10:46 am
Forum: Caprice PPV Parts for sale
Topic: 15x8 SSR wheels and 28x10.5-15 Hoosier C07 slicks
Replies: 2
Views: 812

Re: 15x8 SSR wheels and 28x10.5-15 Hoosier C07 slicks

Price drop to $500. These wheels also work well with 275/60/15 MT ET Streets.
by kevink
Sun Jun 12, 2022 4:21 pm
Forum: Caprice PPV Parts for sale
Topic: 15x8 SSR wheels and 28x10.5-15 Hoosier C07 slicks
Replies: 2
Views: 812

15x8 SSR wheels and 28x10.5-15 Hoosier C07 slicks

15x8 SSR wheels and 28x10.5-15 Hoosier C07 slicks. 5.5" backspacing. 5x4.75" bolt circle. Center caps included. Tons of life left! $600 obo. Pickup only near King of Prussia, PA. https://i.imgur.com/o9JvAuh.jpg https://imgur.com/N2u0lkt.jpg https://imgur.com/5z99fAV.jpg https://imgur.com/g...
by kevink
Tue Jun 07, 2022 4:55 pm
Forum: V6 Engine tech (LFX)
Topic: Supercharged LFX Caprice-am I the first one?
Replies: 13
Views: 4126

Re: Supercharged LFX Caprice-am I the first one?

Well that's something you don't see every day! Please give that thing a ton of boost and post lots of burnout vids! Do the V6 cars have the same fuel pump as the 6.0s?
by kevink
Fri May 06, 2022 11:59 am
Forum: Caprice PPV's for sale
Topic: 2015 9C1 LFX - Tomball, TX
Replies: 8
Views: 1593

Re: 2015 9C1 LFX - Tomball, TX

The tips are so long they're actually casting shadows, lol.
by kevink
Fri May 06, 2022 11:38 am
Forum: Caprice PPV's for sale
Topic: 2015 9C1 LFX - Tomball, TX
Replies: 8
Views: 1593

Re: 2015 9C1 LFX - Tomball, TX

Whoever did that exhaust should not be allowed to ever turn a wrench again.