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Topic: Shocking Question

in Forum: C3 Engines, Driveline and Handling


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Shocking Question

Posted: 3/22/07 1:55pm Message 11 of 18
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Sarge81
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WEST SENECA, NY - USA
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Vette(s): 1981 Blue Ice Met. w/pearl ghost flames TKO500 5speed. LS1 Swap 3.45 Dana 44.
I've had the same KYB shocks on the vette now for over 7 years. I'm very happy with the ride quality.
I think Delco, Bilsteins, KYB's are the top choice of most of the vette owners here.




GEN III 5.7L "LS6" Engine swap
TKO500 5 spd.

3.54 Dana 44
'69 "N11" Sidepipes
Borgeson Steering Box
Born 8/1981
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Shocking Question

Posted: 3/22/07 2:35pm Message 12 of 18
warbird
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Roseland, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1974, 454 with 4 on the floor, matching numbers.
I went with the Edelbrocks IAS Performers and I have no complaints at all.


Shocking Question

Posted: 3/22/07 4:58pm Message 13 of 18
Blue-79
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Ashburn, VA - USA
Joined: 3/16/2007
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Vette(s): 1979 L-48 Coupe, 4-speed, Blue/Blue, in family 20 years
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Shocking Question

Posted: 3/22/07 7:47pm Message 14 of 18
VTHokie77Vette
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Pennsville, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1977 EX-L48
Bilstein's on my '77!!  Great shocks!!


1977 Corvette EX-L48
383 Stroker, Holley MPFI, MSD Ignition, BTO 700R4, VBP Street/Slalom, Hooker Sidepipes with JCL Spiral Baffles, Corbeau A4s w/ Shark Bar and Simpson 5-Points, 17" AR TTII's, Kumho MX's

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Shocking Question

Posted: 3/23/07 7:20pm Message 15 of 18
Blue-79
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Ashburn, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1979 L-48 Coupe, 4-speed, Blue/Blue, in family 20 years
[QUOTE=VTHokie77Vette]Bilstein's on my '77!!  Great shocks!![/QUOTE]
 
Thanks, "Hokie".
 
Did you install those side pipes??  --  I like them. I've been thinking about a pair myself.
 
GO ACC!!  Thumbs%20Up



Shocking Question

Posted: 3/23/07 10:47pm Message 16 of 18
Gale Banks 80
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Vette(s): 1980 with a Banks Twin Turbo 1969 Convert Big Block 1996 Grand Sport Convert
 I have had the Bilstein Shocks on my 80 since 81 or 82. My original set of Bilsteins were pretty Harsh in the Ride department with my F-41 Optioned Car and I would'd do it again for the Street. I changed to a set of John Greenwood or Dick Gulstand ??? Prepared Bilteins for the C3 back in 86-87 or so. I doubt that they are avalable anymore. They are completly diffrent than the Standard Shock they are bigger Diameter. They Car's Ride Improved right away. Recently I sent the Shocks to Bilstein to have them Rebuilt and it took them a wile as a couple of them had bent Shafts and they had to make new ones. Biltein has a good Service department and once You buy a set they will rebuild them forever a service not offered by most of the others. Richard....


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Shocking Question

Posted: 3/24/07 5:41am Message 17 of 18
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HOWELL, NJ - USA
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Vette(s): 1979, Targa Blue (72 Color), Pace Car rear spoiler, L88 hood, Dark blue factory interior, 525HP 406, HD 700R4, 370 gears,Steeroids, composite rear spring, TT IIs wrapped in T/A Radials.
Delcos and love the ride!!Thumbs%20Up


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Shocking Question

Posted: 3/24/07 3:19pm Message 18 of 18
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Manteca, CA - USA
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Vette(s): 1978,two tone,Metalic Rootbeer & gold 1975 L48 4 speed
I'm a KYB gas adjust guy all around, but it is said that the Bilsteins are the best, and priced accordingly. I'm sure there are a lot of great high dollar shocks out there but I can't afford 'em.aceinthehole492007-03-24 15:20:59


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