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Old 02-11-2014, 01:40 PM
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Default 102mm Upgrade - What will it do for your LSA/LS9?

Since the introduction of the LS9 and LSA platforms, we have been researching and testing every possible combination to maximize performance. Standard upgrades, such as camshafts, cylinder heads, pulleys, headers, etc. all show great gains across the power band, and prove how responsive these factory supercharged engines are to modification. But what happens when you have done all of these, and still want to push some more power without replacing the supercharger, breaking into the engine internals, or adding nitrous?

The answer is a ported 102mm supercharger inlet and snout, with the addition of a Nick Williams 102mm throttle body. The gains are outstanding!

This test was performed on one of our customer's ZL1 Camaros. The vehicle arrived after having previously installed a Vengeance Racing Custom Camshaft kit, American Racing longtube headers, LPE upper and lower pulleys, and a Snow Performance stg II methanol injection system.




We performed three baseline dyno pulls when the vehicle arrived to us to have a basis for our testing. The car put down 662rwhp / 646rwtq!!

After the dyno, the vehicle moved immediately over to the lift to begin disassembly.

First, we ported the factory TVS 1900 inlet.






And then port-matched the supercharger snout.




The result was a perfectly matched port job throughout!




Finally, we bolted on the Nick Williams 102mm drive-by-wire throttle body.





THE RESULTS:

A gain of 53rwhp and 55rwtq!!!!





Adding the NW102mm TB does require tuning the ECU for proper operation.

This package can be purchased through our Online Store with or without the additional Nick Williams throttle body for all LSA and LS9 vehicles!
Check it out HERE!

Was it worth it? We think so!
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That's pretty darn impressive!
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Very impressive. In fact that is outstanding. What size cold air intake tube or system to you run with that throttle body?
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I'm giggling at the 700 lbs. of torque @ 3,600 rpm! It has to be a monster on the street
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Hmmm, I've got a maggie on my Ls2
Wonder if I'd see similar gains porting the inlet and getting a 102
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One word....





Jesus....!

That's pretty awesome.
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On the 102mm Throttle Body are there any issues getting the cold air intake to fit the throttle body?
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Originally Posted by FLYZNTN
On the 102mm Throttle Body are there any issues getting the cold air intake to fit the throttle body?
We have not experienced any issues with intake fitment on ZL1 or CTS-V applications.
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Originally Posted by David@Vengeance
We have not experienced any issues with intake fitment on ZL1 or CTS-V applications.
Thanks David.
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WOW! Very impressive!
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WOAH! Thats awesome!
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what is the afr set to?
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I still can't believe an engine that was originally making 580 flywheel horsepower is now making 702 still on the factory blower!
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Originally Posted by 93camaro_zzz
I still can't believe an engine that was originally making 580 flywheel horsepower is now making 702 still on the factory blower!
We have a customer with an E85 CTS-V making ~780rwhp on the factory blower and a very small camshaft! These LSA's have a LOT of potential for big power.
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That's awesome!
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I agree, that is awesome.

"The result was a perfectly matched port job throughout!" That should be done on any installation. You guys took it a step further to include the blower port.
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Originally Posted by 1989GTA
I agree, that is awesome.

"The result was a perfectly matched port job throughout!" That should be done on any installation. You guys took it a step further to include the blower port.
Thank you for the kind words!



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