Ya
Type: Posts; User: shmiet
Ya
Post pics when its all done eh
Ya I did a lot of research on getting the vbands to seal. From what I've read, having it clamped while welding it is the best way to prevent warp. Also stitch weld it.
One big problem I had was...
Here is the hotside piping. And for the cold side I didnt have the tool that rolls the bead so I just welded all the way around.
The downpipe is angled outwards now and I did fix the tranny leak...
I used a Devils Own kit with dual nozzles. #3 and #7 nozzle which flows a lot haha. Its a cheap upgrade like $350-$400. Although I could build my own- now that I know what goes into it- for very...
I would expect about 600rwhp on the pump alone. About 700rwhp with water/meth. Just an fyi I jumped from 530rwhp to 608 with the water/meth.
I will post the hot and cold side pics when I get home....
Went 12.34s @ 120.10mph
I didn't build a lot of boost at launch. I kept rolling on the brakes. With line lock I could prolly drop to mid 11's
Thanks alot guys. Really appreciate it.
The CX turbo is essentially a copy of the magnum?
Thanks man. Hard to say, I sent the block back to Thompson and they didnt have a clue what could cause that much damage. I had my engine guy also have a look and he couldn't give me a definitive...
Special Thanks to the following:
Back Alley Motorsports(Kevin, Dale, Derek, Brad, Kale, Brett)- Electrical, fabrication, installation
Cougar Paint and Collision(Eileen, Graham, Gordon, Heather,...
So here is what I have in the setup:
607HP and 638lb*ft @ 13lb boost
Engine:
-5.3l bored to 5.7l (Thompson Motorsports)
-799 heads(LS6 head)
-ARP head bolts
-Forged Probe Pistons 3.902" flat...