1300rwhp Vette
10-29-2009, 09:48 AM
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Well if you're using the motor, then I say go for it! I don't want to be the downer though, but that motor still has stock main caps, but ARP studs. They aren't pinned or anything so if you want to make some power, which you seem to have an addiction, they'll have to be at least pinned. I know Fireball had stock caps and made every bit of 1700 to the crank, but again, pinned. I'd want them changed, i.e. pulling the motor, align bore again blah blah. Winter is coming so you can definitely get it done, and it's not like you'll be starved for a fast car or anything.
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10-29-2009, 09:55 AM
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I know there is another corvette out there that probably has the potential. It is a yellow car with an insane twin setup. I'll try and find the pictures real quick. I think I know where they are.
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https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...-corvette.html
Red one = 1000+
Yellow one claims 1265/1103:
More pictures:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/10344894-post57.html
EDIT:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/forced-in...-corvette.html
Red one = 1000+
Yellow one claims 1265/1103:
More pictures:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/10344894-post57.html
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10-29-2009, 09:56 AM
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Well, being that the viper is a vert., I'd rather not ruin the car w/a 10pt+ cage. And you guys have helped remind me that maybe I don't want to build another vette due to past experience. I was 50/50 perfectly on the fence, and they're hasn't been much against it, and really more optimism than anything, but I think a different platform is the ticket. I think a different platform w/an LSX TT in it would get me where I need to be. Supra's sure aren't cheap to get to the necessary 1600rwhp+ that it takes to compete...I know nothing will be cheap, but... Any thoughts on an aerodynamic platform that would be nicely setup for the mile that would happily adapt to an LSX setup? Maybe something I could throw a liberty transmission into. But I definitely am stuck on a more modern type car. I'm a vette, supra, viper guy at heart. Love f-bodies too, but don't think they have the aerodynamics. Would be nice to find a rolling chassis to give me a head start and save some coin on the initial buildup. Thanks for helping thus far!
10-29-2009, 10:07 AM
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The Yellow Corvette is a C6 Z06 Twin Turbo(76mm) With a 400ci. C5r Block and head's and made 1265rwhp before blowing out a rear tire on the dyno. It is owned by a local guy here in Georgia.
The Maroon corvette is a LSX 434ci. Twin Turbo with 67mm turbo's and is making a little over 1000rwhp. They are in the process of turning the boost up on this car as well. The owner live's here in Georgia as well.
Both car's are built by APF(Atlanta Performance and Fabrication) here in georgia.
The Maroon corvette is a LSX 434ci. Twin Turbo with 67mm turbo's and is making a little over 1000rwhp. They are in the process of turning the boost up on this car as well. The owner live's here in Georgia as well.
Both car's are built by APF(Atlanta Performance and Fabrication) here in georgia.
10-29-2009, 10:24 AM
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Why not use the 3rd gen TA platform if you are interested in standing mile racing? Easy to make hook up for "drag launch", cheap (all the money is in the drive line), easy to work on and the platform was also the first production vehicle to break the 300mph barrier.
Use a th400 and a 9" setup. The entire car could be done for less than $20k, run 8's, go 200+ in a standing mile and still have a/c. The best part is it's a 3rd gen so if something happens to it you aren't crying over it (if you're still alive), you just get another one and swap parts (what's left).
Not pretty like a vette, but it would definitely be the platform at the top of my list... and I have a friend who is currently building a similar setup to this with a 106mm.
Use a th400 and a 9" setup. The entire car could be done for less than $20k, run 8's, go 200+ in a standing mile and still have a/c. The best part is it's a 3rd gen so if something happens to it you aren't crying over it (if you're still alive), you just get another one and swap parts (what's left).
Not pretty like a vette, but it would definitely be the platform at the top of my list... and I have a friend who is currently building a similar setup to this with a 106mm.
10-29-2009, 10:28 AM
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http://www.v8rx7forum.com/scca-autoc...big-dawgs.html
Mike's car makes right at 550rwhp and is NA.
He ran 196.2 mph with no "tricks" done to the car. I bet they could have gotten 200mph if they had lowered the car etc.
Something to consider.
10-29-2009, 11:02 AM
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Why not use the 3rd gen TA platform if you are interested in standing mile racing? Easy to make hook up for "drag launch", cheap (all the money is in the drive line), easy to work on and the platform was also the first production vehicle to break the 300mph barrier.
Use a th400 and a 9" setup. The entire car could be done for less than $20k, run 8's, go 200+ in a standing mile and still have a/c. The best part is it's a 3rd gen so if something happens to it you aren't crying over it (if you're still alive), you just get another one and swap parts (what's left).
Not pretty like a vette, but it would definitely be the platform at the top of my list... and I have a friend who is currently building a similar setup to this with a 106mm.
Use a th400 and a 9" setup. The entire car could be done for less than $20k, run 8's, go 200+ in a standing mile and still have a/c. The best part is it's a 3rd gen so if something happens to it you aren't crying over it (if you're still alive), you just get another one and swap parts (what's left).
Not pretty like a vette, but it would definitely be the platform at the top of my list... and I have a friend who is currently building a similar setup to this with a 106mm.
10-29-2009, 11:17 AM
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FD's are some damn sexy cars (with craptacular factory power plants) and if I had the money would be a route I'd consider. I drove a camme'd LS1 powered FD that I dyno tuned and it was an orgasmic experience. Don't know how the aero on them works out though or what it takes to get a good rear end in them (if you want to drag race).
10-29-2009, 06:41 PM
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Something nobody else has brought up is the fact that C5 FRC vettes are less aerodynamic than the regular coupes. To the point that a Coupe with the stock 345 hp rating has a higher top speed than a Z06 of the same year. Sounds like you may be steering away from that idea anyways but its something to consider. Personally I would love to see something like an Ultima GTR built but $30k is not cheap for a rolling chassis.
10-30-2009, 12:22 AM
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I like the 3rd gen idea, Ive always wanted to make one of those into a racer. And like the guy said you can find a v6 3rd gen t/a cheap, almost a giveaway.
Also with the older cars you get the advantage of the room under the hood when compared to our cars, so it would be easier to do twins, a 114mm, or even a F3R hhhhmmmmm.............
Also with the older cars you get the advantage of the room under the hood when compared to our cars, so it would be easier to do twins, a 114mm, or even a F3R hhhhmmmmm.............
10-30-2009, 10:11 AM
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