Forced Induction Superchargers | Turbochargers | Intercoolers

Twin turbo LSx Vega build

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Apr 7, 2013 | 12:23 PM
  #81  
VegaJim's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: Colorado Springs, CO.
Default

I took the tailpipes off, they sounded really bad. They kept alot of noise out of the inside of the car, but didn't sound good. I built some turnouts in front of the rear tires, sounds better and helped with spool.

Name:  vega132_zpsf3c8c8d7.jpg
Views: 941
Size:  143.2 KB

I got a good deal on a AMS1000 and got it installed. I'm looking forward to testing it out.



Local track opens in a couple weeks so I can gets some passes on the car and re-license. I drive the car almost every weekend, I am starting to learn Loctite and lock nuts are my best friends. Old race cars that are turned into street cars, rattle, vibrate, are loud, and anything you wouldn't think would come loose or fall off, will, lol.
Reply
Old Apr 7, 2013 | 02:45 PM
  #82  
71 chevy's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (18)
 
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 1,608
Likes: 1
From: Dallas, Tejas
Default

looking good.

good luck at drag week.
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2013 | 03:54 PM
  #83  
98CamZ28's Avatar
10 Second Club
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (31)
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 550
Likes: 15
From: NW IN
Default

Any update on this beast?
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2013 | 05:54 PM
  #84  
Rob Carlson's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jan 2013
Posts: 73
Likes: 0
Default

damn!
Reply
Old Dec 10, 2013 | 08:44 PM
  #85  
VegaJim's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: Colorado Springs, CO.
Default

Originally Posted by 98CamZ28
Any update on this beast?
I struggled beginning of the year with a motor that wouldn't rev. It would run 8.7x's shutting off early. Traced it to valve float, this was my first hydraulic roller cam. It eventually broke a couple lifters and I bought a custom cam, new Morel lifters, springs, had the heads freshened, making sure everything was right. The motor will rev, now it won't make any power up top. I got frustrated and worked on reliability and streetability.

I missed Drag Week because we hurt the turbos and it was down on power. Precision took care of me on the turbos and we went to the track one more time before season closed. It was down 2.5 tenths and lost 12 mph in the 1/8. Now the car is in pieces in the garage getting ready for next year.

A video from the last track outing, at least it made it to and from the track with no problems.

Reply
Old Dec 21, 2013 | 10:51 PM
  #86  
VegaJim's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: Colorado Springs, CO.
Default

I'm making some changes for next year. I didn't like the turbos mounted behind the headlights and decided to move them behind the front wheels.
Name:  005_zps85722f18.jpg
Views: 748
Size:  137.7 KB
Name:  009_zpsee0fa76b.jpg
Views: 751
Size:  119.8 KB
Name:  015_zpsd7af2649.jpg
Views: 731
Size:  103.3 KB

I got tired of carrying 14 bags of ice to the track for the A/W intercooler, I'm going to try non-intercooled and see how it does.
The Master Power turbos are only for mock-up.
Name:  010_zps37aeb444.jpg
Views: 1120
Size:  119.4 KB
Name:  022_zpsb0f82a76.jpg
Views: 705
Size:  111.8 KB
Reply
Old Dec 21, 2013 | 10:59 PM
  #87  
dmeyer's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Aug 2010
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
Default

Looks killar as allways jimmy,

What are you using to tune on it this next year, I am really hoping to have mine done this summer.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2013 | 07:23 AM
  #88  
schmendog's Avatar
TECH Regular
15 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (10)
 
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 472
Likes: 0
Default

Ditched the Precisions I see. What was the reason for it?
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2013 | 09:46 AM
  #89  
JoeMama's GTO's Avatar
Launching!
15 Year Member
iTrader: (3)
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 281
Likes: 13
Default

Will it pull the wheels on the street? That is one killer build right there.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2013 | 10:21 AM
  #90  
VegaJim's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: Colorado Springs, CO.
Default

Thanks dmeyer. I'm still using the stock PCM tuned with HP Tuners. It works fine for me.

schmendog, I sold the Precisions to go with something bigger. I will probably buy another pair of turbos from Precisions, 67's this time.

JoeMama's GTO, thanks, no it won't pull the wheels on the street. I haven't had much luck with the radials on the street. I'm going to try some street passes with slicks on it next year. All 4 of my shocks are done, no changes from adjustments. I'm also going to try and add a little more travel to the front to make it work better on the street.
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2013 | 10:49 AM
  #91  
LSX Freak's Avatar
Staging Lane
 
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 64
Likes: 1
From: Moberly, MO
Default

Sick build...
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2013 | 10:52 AM
  #92  
NnOoSsSs's Avatar
TECH Resident
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Sep 2012
Posts: 782
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, California
Default

Originally Posted by VegaJim
Thanks dmeyer. I'm still using the stock PCM tuned with HP Tuners. It works fine for me.

schmendog, I sold the Precisions to go with something bigger. I will probably buy another pair of turbos from Precisions, 67's this time.

JoeMama's GTO, thanks, no it won't pull the wheels on the street. I haven't had much luck with the radials on the street. I'm going to try some street passes with slicks on it next year. All 4 of my shocks are done, no changes from adjustments. I'm also going to try and add a little more travel to the front to make it work better on the street.
That gonna be nice to see awesome build!
Reply
Old Dec 22, 2013 | 11:16 AM
  #93  
zittman's Avatar
Launching!
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 232
Likes: 0
From: Gillette,WY
Default

I like the Coors Light can!! Ha!!
Reply
Old Jan 4, 2014 | 10:17 AM
  #94  
Monte4ever's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
15 Year Member
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 1,160
Likes: 4
From: MI
Default

Ridiculous build and I'm loving it. Are you going to use meth injection since you ditched the intercooler?
Reply
Old Jan 5, 2014 | 03:33 PM
  #95  
VegaJim's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: Colorado Springs, CO.
Default

Originally Posted by Monte4ever
Ridiculous build and I'm loving it. Are you going to use meth injection since you ditched the intercooler?
I'm thinking about it. I have used methanol on a few other cars with no problem, I might give it a try on this one.
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2014 | 06:45 PM
  #96  
VegaJim's Avatar
Thread Starter
Staging Lane
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Apr 2007
Posts: 81
Likes: 0
From: Colorado Springs, CO.
Default

I got the turbo kit done. I put about 50 miles on it last week. The fenders get a little hotter then I thought they would, Going to order some turbo blankets. New cam should be here this week, and I still have to order shocks and turbos.

Name:  009_zps54585480.jpg
Views: 743
Size:  124.9 KB

Name:  008_zps5653e3cd.jpg
Views: 887
Size:  131.0 KB

Name:  007_zps7973179d.jpg
Views: 727
Size:  132.6 KB

I will do something with air filters pretty soon too.
Reply
Old Mar 2, 2014 | 06:46 PM
  #97  
speedtigger's Avatar
Old School Heavy
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Liked
Loved
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 8,835
Likes: 82
From: Florida
Default

Your work is impeccable Jim. I just love the car.
Reply
Old Mar 3, 2014 | 06:12 AM
  #98  
y2k_ta's Avatar
'Bird Director
20 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
iTrader: (80)
 
Joined: Dec 2001
Posts: 12,829
Likes: 30
From: Central Indiana Honors: 4th grade spelling bee contestant
Default

The engine bay is a work of art! Very sharp!
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2014 | 03:45 PM
  #99  
troy5118's Avatar
Teching In
 
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: Ks
Default

Any updates? Love this thing.
Reply
Old Sep 15, 2014 | 10:52 PM
  #100  
Craig Stringfellow's Avatar
Registered User
 
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Default

I think I seen where he got rear ended.
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:28 PM.