Single turbo C5 build thread
Single turbo C5 build thread Ok, people keep telling me to do a build thread so here it goes...
Car:
1999 C5
Old setup:
-LS6 Block
-GTP stg 2 heads with bigger valves
-Custom ground ED Curtis Cam(big)
Full bolt-ons(full exhaust, ls6 intake, vararam, etc)
Nic D Tuned - Aprox 430-445whp(never got a final #)
New Setup:
*ENGINE*
-2001 LQ4 Long Block with 317 heads.
-Stock pistons and rods with all new bearings.
+ARP Rod Bolts and Head studs
-Aftermarket Springs and retainers
-LS9 Cam
-LS9 Headgaskets
-LS2 C6 oil pan
-Ported Diablo oil pump
-LS6 intake
-Ported TB
*DRIVETRAIN*
-McLeod RST twin disc
-Monster Slave cylindar
OLD stuff being used
-Tick Master cylindar
-Tick Remote Bleeder
-DTE built rear with 342's
-DTE rear end brace
-300M Half Shafts
-LG Solid torque tube bushings
-Stock MN12 z06 tranny
*TURBO KIT*
Turbo kit is being built by AFI Turbo. It will be a nice big single setup forcing air thru the 6 liter!
*FUEL*
-91 octane
-60lb flow matched injectors
-Bosch 044 300lph fuel pump
The goal is to just use 91 octane and 12-14psi. Obviously it will be Nic D tuned. Im hoping to be around the 650whp mark. Fun times ahead!
I'll do my best to update this as I do work and receive parts. Any info/critisism is welcome.
Car:
1999 C5
Old setup:
-LS6 Block
-GTP stg 2 heads with bigger valves
-Custom ground ED Curtis Cam(big)
Full bolt-ons(full exhaust, ls6 intake, vararam, etc)
Nic D Tuned - Aprox 430-445whp(never got a final #)
New Setup:
*ENGINE*
-2001 LQ4 Long Block with 317 heads.
-Stock pistons and rods with all new bearings.
+ARP Rod Bolts and Head studs
-Aftermarket Springs and retainers
-LS9 Cam
-LS9 Headgaskets
-LS2 C6 oil pan
-Ported Diablo oil pump
-LS6 intake
-Ported TB
*DRIVETRAIN*
-McLeod RST twin disc
-Monster Slave cylindar
OLD stuff being used
-Tick Master cylindar
-Tick Remote Bleeder
-DTE built rear with 342's
-DTE rear end brace
-300M Half Shafts
-LG Solid torque tube bushings
-Stock MN12 z06 tranny
*TURBO KIT*
Turbo kit is being built by AFI Turbo. It will be a nice big single setup forcing air thru the 6 liter!
*FUEL*
-91 octane
-60lb flow matched injectors
-Bosch 044 300lph fuel pump
The goal is to just use 91 octane and 12-14psi. Obviously it will be Nic D tuned. Im hoping to be around the 650whp mark. Fun times ahead!
I'll do my best to update this as I do work and receive parts. Any info/critisism is welcome.
Last edited by Anti_Venom99; Aug 29, 2011 at 09:47 PM.
Ok lets start with taking the old engine out.
Here is the nasty dirty engine bay. I have ordered some things to clean up the bay and make it look much nicer than before.
Heres the new LQ4 and its dirty self...
Cleaned it up a bit with some brake cleaner and a wire brush mounted on my drill.
Here is the nasty dirty engine bay. I have ordered some things to clean up the bay and make it look much nicer than before.
Heres the new LQ4 and its dirty self...
Cleaned it up a bit with some brake cleaner and a wire brush mounted on my drill.
Parts that have come in so far are:
LS9 Cam
LS9 Head Gaskets
Dual Gauge pod
Bosch 044 fuel pump already mounted properly in a 99 C5 tophat
I am in need of a GOOD machine shop! Any ideas?
LS9 Cam
LS9 Head Gaskets
Dual Gauge pod
Bosch 044 fuel pump already mounted properly in a 99 C5 tophat
I am in need of a GOOD machine shop! Any ideas?
I would seriously consider Upgrading to the rxt over the rst...I know what it's rated for my friend ran one in his 630rw cobra and it started slipping... He upgraded to the rxt and is at 710rw with zero issues I also ran the rxt in my old set up making 730rw with zero issues. They rate their clutches at flywheel hp so while the motors out I'd do it because otherwise later on it's a pain in the ***!
Good luck man looking forward for some pics/vids 
What turbo size ?? Nic D will get you over 700rwhp with safe tune his camaro is nasty.
Here is a pic of my single turbo on ZO6 I'm hoping for 680-730rwhp on pump gas and 850+rwhp on race gas/high boost.
347ci ST80
What turbo size ?? Nic D will get you over 700rwhp with safe tune his camaro is nasty.
Here is a pic of my single turbo on ZO6 I'm hoping for 680-730rwhp on pump gas and 850+rwhp on race gas/high boost.
347ci ST80
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Verdad Gallardo I can't say. The kit will be coming out early next year I imagine.
More parts are in!
Seimens 60lb Flow Matched Injectors!
Truck Coils! Obviously will be taken apart and cleaned.
Block goes to Standard Machine this weekend for some super cleaning and new bearings.
Seimens 60lb Flow Matched Injectors!
Truck Coils! Obviously will be taken apart and cleaned.
Block goes to Standard Machine this weekend for some super cleaning and new bearings.
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Dang I even posted up a thread in there last week telling saying I am looking for a CCW Drag Pack set. I have not searched this week but I guess a few new sets popped up, thanks for the heads up. I almost had a really nice set but guess some guy paid more than what he was asking so I kinda got screwed. But I can't wait to see what your car does with the single. I am debating on what kit I want and if I wanna go twins or single on mine.
