Question about CPP C5 uprights for 1970-81 F-body

[Ernie W]

Hi. I'm new here, mostly just read on the forum. I'm building a 1980 Pontiac Firebird with a 6.0L LS 6-speed. I'm fixing to pull the subframe to do some metal work on the firewall area. I'm looking to do some small suspension and brake work. I also have solid bushings and subframe connectors.

With the brakes, I plan on running C5 front and 98-02 Camaro rear disc setup. Are the CPP C5 uprights a decent piece? Or should I keep walking and go with the Kore 3 hub setup on a modified spindle? I'll be using GM rotors and calipers purchased new thru the shop I work at. Just looking for some feedback on the CPP parts.

Thanks,
Eric

[WSSix]

The only advantage the CPP spindle will give you is a modern hub instead of individual bearings. Your stock individual bearings and spindle along with Kore3's billet hub is a fantastic piece for a street car. If you're going for a track car, you need to be in touch with SpeedTech and get the real AFX uprights along with the correct control arms. This will give you the altered steering and suspension geometry a track car needs and that the original AFX spindles were designed to accommodate.

Welcome to the site, Ernie. Be sure to start a build thread and show us the car. Good luck with your build, too.

[Che70velle]

If your wanting a noticeable improvement in your front suspension setup, I'd give Ron Sutton a call. He can help you with everything you need, at really affordable prices. Don't tell him I said this, but he's a genius! You will be happy you contacted him. He is a vendor here, check out Ron Sutton Race Technology.

[Vince@Meanstreets]

If your handy with a sawzall, cut off wheel and have access to a brake lathe there is nothing wrong with the 2nd gen spindle.

Just have your factory rotor machined down to be used as a hub. Trim the caliper ears and add a Kore3 C5 caliper bracket.


http://www.kore3.com/proddetail.php?prod=10081-01

[Ernie W]

Originally Posted by Vince@MSperfab

If your handy with a sawzall, cut off wheel and have access to a brake lathe there is nothing wrong with the 2nd gen spindle.

Just have your factory rotor machined down to be used as a hub. Trim the caliper ears and add a Kore3 C5 caliper bracket.


http://www.kore3.com/proddetail.php?prod=10081-01

You the man. I had stumbled across a pic that looked like the factory rotor cut down to make the hub but couldn't find any more info on it. I'm very glad you mentioned this. I'll have to go this route as most all I've read on the CPP wasn't the best.

I really wish I could afford to go with a full pro-tour style suspension but I don't have a large budget. I just want it to be better handling and more modern feeling. I'd like to one day be able to track the car some as the new track in Bowling Green is only a couple hours from me but for now just a street car with some spirited driving on the backroads of Kentucky.

I appreciate the help and suggestions guys, sorry for the newbie questions.

[WSSix]

No reason to apologize. That's what this place is all about.