Corvette Build v2.0
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LOL! Yeah Jeff's done a lot of work. I've done mine 3 times now as well. I just didn't post a build thread. I was, but got lazy from all the work to take the time to post the pictures lol! That Icharger is HUGE though. You can do the same thing with a wastegate welded into the charge pipe and using a boost controller. Not as effecient, but would be better with a huge charger like yours IMO.
Jeff go get the new head unit and get it installed I'm in for some new jam cam numbers with the new blower!
Jeff go get the new head unit and get it installed I'm in for some new jam cam numbers with the new blower!
I also grabbed a set of 15" wheels and LG spindles
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Few updates:
Picked up some new injectors, 127s were pretty much maxed at 70psi max fuel pressure
I'm going to replace my oem z06 oil cooler with a fog light mounted cooler to make space for the larger intercooler and avoid impacting ac/radiator efficiency
I also got a larger fuel pressure regulator since my small aeromotive was becoming a restriction. I had 4 spare holley -08an o-ring to -06an male fittings from my fuel rails I didn't use since I used -08 stuff on the rails. It'll match my existing lines and I'll see if it flows ok with the -6 & 3/8 combo returning fuel from the driver rail to the tank.
Got boost? Lol
in with the new
Old F-1A
vs
New F-1A-94
Modified the intercooler mount points on the cradle to shift it rearward. I removed my z06 oil cooler and will relocate an aftermarket cooler behind the fog light.
Picked up some new injectors, 127s were pretty much maxed at 70psi max fuel pressure
I'm going to replace my oem z06 oil cooler with a fog light mounted cooler to make space for the larger intercooler and avoid impacting ac/radiator efficiency
I also got a larger fuel pressure regulator since my small aeromotive was becoming a restriction. I had 4 spare holley -08an o-ring to -06an male fittings from my fuel rails I didn't use since I used -08 stuff on the rails. It'll match my existing lines and I'll see if it flows ok with the -6 & 3/8 combo returning fuel from the driver rail to the tank.
Got boost? Lol
in with the new
Old F-1A
vs
New F-1A-94
Modified the intercooler mount points on the cradle to shift it rearward. I removed my z06 oil cooler and will relocate an aftermarket cooler behind the fog light.
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My warranty replacement aeroforce fuel pressure sender isn't working, so I need to sort that out so I can verify the magnafuel setup is making correct pressure. Base pressure on a manual gauge looks good tho, so it's back up and running.
just need to install my spindles and 15s and hit the dyno next weekend
just need to install my spindles and 15s and hit the dyno next weekend
Huh, go figure, just got my replacement last week too, and still doesn't work.
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It didn't work due to the wire set up so I sent it back and they assured me it was ok, and they sent back a new cable as well as new instructions. The instructions call out a blue wire. None of the cables they have sent ever had a blue wire.
I swapped the wires around and still doesn't work
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~$2k, maxjax. It can go just high enough to sit on a regular stool and not hit your head. 3-4" thickness is recommended.
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I didn't have access to the dyno files, but I was curious how the old combo from last year compared to this new combo... particularly in the ~3,500rpm range since that's where a 60mph roll starts for me in 3rd gear. It looks like I'll need to either pulley down (90k rpm!?!), swap back to the CCP stage 2, try 2nd gear starts w/ the Z51 trans and 15's, or upgrade my trans and do ZR1 ratios for a 2nd gear start from a less severe rpm.
