518 RWHP NA wasn't enough..... out with the old......
03-23-2012, 07:23 AM
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I dd'd my big cam for 20k miles (mostly in traffic too..lol). 236/242 .615/.615 on 111 had zero tq down low and in some cases that made it easier to drive. When I returned the car back to stock to sell it, I forgot what it was like to have torque down low. I wound up not selling it because the motor has issues so now it sits until next summer when I hope to join the four digit hp club 
The s/c will spoil you for sure.
The s/c will spoil you for sure.
The strut tower brace is the least of my worries.
That V is going to be ridiculous and nearly untouchable with a blown LS7! Wow! I can't wait to see this monstrosity in action! 
03-26-2012, 06:09 AM
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Honestly I am looking forward to being surprised. We have done several 2010+ camaro's that have hit 710+ rwhp with just a cam headers air intake the whipple and a custom tune. On the m6 ls3 cars. So we will see with ls7 with around the same compression and 12 psi. I have always said 600 to 800 rwhp is optimum for a street car.
03-26-2012, 12:02 PM
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Honestly I am looking forward to being surprised. We have done several 2010+ camaro's that have hit 710+ rwhp with just a cam headers air intake the whipple and a custom tune. On the m6 ls3 cars. So we will see with ls7 with around the same compression and 12 psi. I have always said 600 to 800 rwhp is optimum for a street car.
03-30-2012, 04:10 PM
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The whipple shipped out this week, should be here middle of next.
Here are the Diamond pistons...
LS7 Titanium rod
Weighed the new parts and the old. Piston/rod is helluva a lot stronger and lighter.
Here are the Diamond pistons...
LS7 Titanium rod
Weighed the new parts and the old. Piston/rod is helluva a lot stronger and lighter.
03-31-2012, 11:18 AM
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Honestly I am looking forward to being surprised. We have done several 2010+ camaro's that have hit 710+ rwhp with just a cam headers air intake the whipple and a custom tune. On the m6 ls3 cars. So we will see with ls7 with around the same compression and 12 psi. I have always said 600 to 800 rwhp is optimum for a street car.
this seems like its going to be a sick build.
03-31-2012, 11:55 AM
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Anyone that has had the pleasure of driving a C6 ZO6, knows how fast the engine will rev. Their sound is one of a kind too. I'm quite excited to see how this shakes out. New Piston/rod wristpin combo without rings weighs 1036.50 grams. Stock LS7 piston/rod wristpin combo without rings weighs 1079.65 grams. That's over 43 grams per cylinder! With ultra stout 2618 piston material, and ARP rod bolts with 4032 wrist pins. This thing will be plenty strong, and I hope super responsive rev happy!
Once the Whipple is here, we will mock it up to see what kind of hood clearance issues there will be.
I wonder if one of those stick on hood scoops from Auto Zone will work?
Once the Whipple is here, we will mock it up to see what kind of hood clearance issues there will be.
I wonder if one of those stick on hood scoops from Auto Zone will work?
04-03-2012, 05:31 PM
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Looks good Chris.. I've been thinking a 200 shot needs to make a nest on my car soon.. too high of compression for boost and no E85 
By the way, is Comps trunion kit a one size fits all deal? I have them in my stock LS1 rockers but would like to switch em to these LS7's if so.
By the way, is Comps trunion kit a one size fits all deal? I have them in my stock LS1 rockers but would like to switch em to these LS7's if so.
04-04-2012, 12:12 PM
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Looks good Chris.. I've been thinking a 200 shot needs to make a nest on my car soon.. too high of compression for boost and no E85
By the way, is Comps trunion kit a one size fits all deal? I have them in my stock LS1 rockers but would like to switch em to these LS7's if so.
By the way, is Comps trunion kit a one size fits all deal? I have them in my stock LS1 rockers but would like to switch em to these LS7's if so.
You may be better off just buying a new kit though. I would be afraid of damaging the bearings when pressing them out.
What is your C/R? A 200 shot would be nasty, but so would some boost.
04-04-2012, 02:41 PM
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Sounds good I will just get a new kit they are pretty cheap anyways..
I believe my compression is 11.7:1 or so. Not sure what the dish is on the pistons but I know they are gapped for nitrous Wiseco 2618 alloy.
Your V is gonna be insane after all this new stuff goes on.
I believe my compression is 11.7:1 or so. Not sure what the dish is on the pistons but I know they are gapped for nitrous Wiseco 2618 alloy.
Your V is gonna be insane after all this new stuff goes on.