Procharging a V
09-13-2010, 03:32 PM
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Procharging a V Wanted to find out which vendor I'd need to contact to get a bracket and posssibly a head unit that will work on the CTS-V. Might be interested in a whole kit if price is right. Looking for a F1 or better.
09-13-2010, 04:49 PM
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nobody makes a "kit" for the V. May want to talk to Bob at Brute speed (on this forum) as he used to sell the kits. He may be able to get you part numbers or something that could help.
09-13-2010, 04:57 PM
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Perhaps you could use 'parts' from the GTO's (05-06); assuming it's an LS2 you're looking for...If not, 2004 came with LS1. Probably could at least use the bracketry, etc. and do the rest of it yourself; can't be that difficult. Worst case, make a bracket and use a similar LS pulley, etc...I would think the hardest part of it all would be fuel delivery and ECU, although something like HPTuners could make it work.
09-14-2010, 10:04 AM
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I was somewhat aware they don't make a "bolt on" kit. Researched it a bit and started to see how Bob did the previous ones. I knew going into it that i'd have to do most of it my self, just not the type of gearhead to pay a shop. Plus, it builds skills/experience. Fuel system is going to be twin walboros. Tuning is also handled.
Car is a 2005 w/ ls6 so I was considering using the corvette bracket and wanted to know if it'll clear the hood, and if not, why not/how far.
Also, I saw when bob modified the GTO kit to fit the V that he had to grind out a bracket to accomodate the electronic TB. Couldn't you just flip it over? I know C5s had to do that to run 90 mm LS2 throttle bodies. In any event that does not affect me. I plan to run a carb manifold w/ direct port bosses added to the fuel injector bosses.
I'm going for pretty decent power this time around. Want to get the head unit soon so I can start making it fit while the motor is being built.
Just looking for someone/shop who has a rebuilt/new F series that they need to let go.
I will try to contact Bob. His knowledge and experience will be invaluable.
Car is a 2005 w/ ls6 so I was considering using the corvette bracket and wanted to know if it'll clear the hood, and if not, why not/how far.
Also, I saw when bob modified the GTO kit to fit the V that he had to grind out a bracket to accomodate the electronic TB. Couldn't you just flip it over? I know C5s had to do that to run 90 mm LS2 throttle bodies. In any event that does not affect me. I plan to run a carb manifold w/ direct port bosses added to the fuel injector bosses.
I'm going for pretty decent power this time around. Want to get the head unit soon so I can start making it fit while the motor is being built.
Just looking for someone/shop who has a rebuilt/new F series that they need to let go.
I will try to contact Bob. His knowledge and experience will be invaluable.
09-14-2010, 10:13 AM
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A&A bracket for what vehicle? That's the thing about all the vendors, they put them just a little diffferently. I need to check out A&A's stuff too.