LQ4 Stock bottom/TH400/Moser 9"/S475 build thread
01-15-2015, 03:58 PM
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LQ4 Stock bottom/TH400/Moser 9"/S475 build thread Figured I would update the build thread so I could share what's new and upcoming. Here it goes...
The base of the build is:
00 Trans Am
Engine: 03 LQ4-Complete pullout bought off eBay (144K miles)
Stock rotating assembly (GEN III w/stock rod bolts, rings have not been gapped)
Stock heads
ARP Head Studs
LS9 head gaskets
BTR .660" Dual Springs with Titanium retainers
Stock Rockers with trunion upgrade
Martin Smallwood spec'd custom cam
BTR Chromoly Pushrods 5/16"x7.400
LS7 lifters
JP Double roller with torrington bearing
SLP Oil pump
Vic. Jr. Intake
Aarons (6061) Elbow
95mm PTM Throttlebody
Br7 plugs
EFISource 3 bar MAP sensor
SLP Underdrive Pulley
Fuel: (e85)
BOSCH 160's
Twin Walbro 450LPH pumps (base pressure set at 43.5psi)
-8AN Feed/Stock feed as return
Magnafuel regulator with Boost reference
Turbo:
Forced Inductions S485 ETR-HO
V2 Race Cover
1.32 A/R
96mm Turbine wheel
T6
Cold/Hot side:
Stock 6.0L exhaust manifolds
Custom Mild steel hot side
Custom Aluminum cold side
Custom 5" Down pipe
Twin 38mm wastegates (8psi spring installed)
Emusa 50mm BOV
CX Racing intercooler
Griffin radiator
Transmission:
TH400 (Built by Jake's performance)
Reverse Manual Valve Body
Transbrake
PTC Converter
3.5" PST Aluminum race driveshaft
Rear:
Moser 9"
35 Spline Axles
Full Spool
3.25 gear
My buddy 93Camaro___zzz was/has/and is a tremendous help, and plays a huge role in the new setup! I'm currently stationed overseas in the Middle East and he has been taking time from work, school, and family time to help get the car back together and ready for LS Fest 2016.
PB on Nitrous (Completely different setup): 6.47@106.8 with a 1.43 60' on a 125 (wet) shot.
I plan to keep this thread up to date and post some pictures of the progress.
The base of the build is:
00 Trans Am
Engine: 03 LQ4-Complete pullout bought off eBay (144K miles)
Stock rotating assembly (GEN III w/stock rod bolts, rings have not been gapped)
Stock heads
ARP Head Studs
LS9 head gaskets
BTR .660" Dual Springs with Titanium retainers
Stock Rockers with trunion upgrade
Martin Smallwood spec'd custom cam
BTR Chromoly Pushrods 5/16"x7.400
LS7 lifters
JP Double roller with torrington bearing
SLP Oil pump
Vic. Jr. Intake
Aarons (6061) Elbow
95mm PTM Throttlebody
Br7 plugs
EFISource 3 bar MAP sensor
SLP Underdrive Pulley
Fuel: (e85)
BOSCH 160's
Twin Walbro 450LPH pumps (base pressure set at 43.5psi)
-8AN Feed/Stock feed as return
Magnafuel regulator with Boost reference
Turbo:
Forced Inductions S485 ETR-HO
V2 Race Cover
1.32 A/R
96mm Turbine wheel
T6
Cold/Hot side:
Stock 6.0L exhaust manifolds
Custom Mild steel hot side
Custom Aluminum cold side
Custom 5" Down pipe
Twin 38mm wastegates (8psi spring installed)
Emusa 50mm BOV
CX Racing intercooler
Griffin radiator
Transmission:
TH400 (Built by Jake's performance)
Reverse Manual Valve Body
Transbrake
PTC Converter
3.5" PST Aluminum race driveshaft
Rear:
Moser 9"
35 Spline Axles
Full Spool
3.25 gear
My buddy 93Camaro___zzz was/has/and is a tremendous help, and plays a huge role in the new setup! I'm currently stationed overseas in the Middle East and he has been taking time from work, school, and family time to help get the car back together and ready for LS Fest 2016.
PB on Nitrous (Completely different setup): 6.47@106.8 with a 1.43 60' on a 125 (wet) shot.
I plan to keep this thread up to date and post some pictures of the progress.
Last edited by FEAR LS; 07-15-2016 at 06:57 AM. Reason: Update
01-15-2015, 04:45 PM
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Figured I would get a build thread started so I could share the hard work. While getting some insight from those who have been there done that. This isn't my first turbo fabrication build, however, I'm definitely no turbo or fabrication expert. So here it goes...
The base of the build is:
00 Trans Am
Motor: 03 LQ4-Complete pullout bought off eBay (144K miles)
Stock rotating assembly
Stock heads
Katech Rod Bolts
ARP Head Studs
LS9 head gaskets
Tooley .660" Dual Springs with Ti retainers
Stock Rockers with trunion upgrade
Tick Performance Turbo cam Stage 2 (235/231 | .61x"/.59x" | LSA114+6)
Hardened Stock length pushrods
Vic. Jr. Intake
Aarons (6061) Elbow
95mm PTM Throttlebody
Br7 plugs
ZR1 2.5bar MAP sensor
LS7 Lifters
Fuel: (e85)
Bosch 127lb injectors
Twin AEM 320LPH E85 pumps (base pressure set at 58psi)
-8AN Feed/Stock feed as return
Magnafuel regulator with Boost reference
Turbo:
Borg Warner S400-75
1.32 A/R
96mm Turbine wheel
T6
Cold/Hot side:
Stock 6.0L exhaust manifolds
Custom mild steel hot side
Custom Aluminum cold side
"? Down pipe
Twin 38mm wastegates
50mm BOV
CX Racing intercooler
Griffin radiator
Transmission:
TH400 (Built by Jake's performance)
Reverse Manual Valve Body
Transbrake
Converter- Up in the air (34-3600stall?)
3.5" PST Aluminum race driveshaft
Rear:
Moser 9"
35 Spline Axles
Full Spool
3.89 gear for now (going to 3.25?) -Mainly race 1/8th mile, occasional 1/4.
My buddy 93Camaro___zzz will be helping me, we did his turbo build and it seems to be working out really good. Figured I would drop the nitrous stuff and give this a try.
Car's best time: 6.47@106.8 with a 1.43 60' on a 125shot of nitrous. We plan to push the turbo to 15 or so psi...
I plan to keep this thread up to date and post some pictures of the progress and eventually dyno results.
The base of the build is:
00 Trans Am
Motor: 03 LQ4-Complete pullout bought off eBay (144K miles)
Stock rotating assembly
Stock heads
Katech Rod Bolts
ARP Head Studs
LS9 head gaskets
Tooley .660" Dual Springs with Ti retainers
Stock Rockers with trunion upgrade
Tick Performance Turbo cam Stage 2 (235/231 | .61x"/.59x" | LSA114+6)
Hardened Stock length pushrods
Vic. Jr. Intake
Aarons (6061) Elbow
95mm PTM Throttlebody
Br7 plugs
ZR1 2.5bar MAP sensor
LS7 Lifters
Fuel: (e85)
Bosch 127lb injectors
Twin AEM 320LPH E85 pumps (base pressure set at 58psi)
-8AN Feed/Stock feed as return
Magnafuel regulator with Boost reference
Turbo:
Borg Warner S400-75
1.32 A/R
96mm Turbine wheel
T6
Cold/Hot side:
Stock 6.0L exhaust manifolds
Custom mild steel hot side
Custom Aluminum cold side
"? Down pipe
Twin 38mm wastegates
50mm BOV
CX Racing intercooler
Griffin radiator
Transmission:
TH400 (Built by Jake's performance)
Reverse Manual Valve Body
Transbrake
Converter- Up in the air (34-3600stall?)
3.5" PST Aluminum race driveshaft
Rear:
Moser 9"
35 Spline Axles
Full Spool
3.89 gear for now (going to 3.25?) -Mainly race 1/8th mile, occasional 1/4.
My buddy 93Camaro___zzz will be helping me, we did his turbo build and it seems to be working out really good. Figured I would drop the nitrous stuff and give this a try.
Car's best time: 6.47@106.8 with a 1.43 60' on a 125shot of nitrous. We plan to push the turbo to 15 or so psi...
I plan to keep this thread up to date and post some pictures of the progress and eventually dyno results.
01-15-2015, 07:21 PM
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Thanks guys... I plan to start dis-assembly of the old setup this Sunday. I don't have all the parts yet for the new build, but as they arrive and I continue to dismantle the car for its transformation I will be sure and keep this thread up to date as well as post pictures of everything.
The main reason why I like doing it this way, is it keeps me accountable and gives me the motivation to keep going through the hard work.
Not only will the car be going under for a turbo build, but I also have a 10 point cage to install with some other safety goodies.
-James
The main reason why I like doing it this way, is it keeps me accountable and gives me the motivation to keep going through the hard work.
Not only will the car be going under for a turbo build, but I also have a 10 point cage to install with some other safety goodies.
-James
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01-16-2015, 09:41 AM
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Eventually it will be an S488mm (Or around that, maybe even billet) front mount powered by a forged 416 LS3.
The NA power of my old build was fair for a 346 I thought. Made 435rwhp through the TH400 and 9". Gotta love those unlocked converters lol I just got an opportunity to go boosted, and took it.
01-16-2015, 10:09 AM
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Don't blame you at all. I'm having a really bad internal battle right now on the direction I want to go with the car. I pretty much know I'm not going to stay NA, but I haven't decided if I want to go turbo, or buy a used D1SC Procharger setup. I like the bolt on simplicity of the D1SC, and it wouldn't require me to change anything on the car, with the exception of the fueling setup, which would need to be upgraded anyway. I would run e85 with either setup, and if I go with the D1SC, it would be required, as my compression right now is around 11.5:1. Turbo has it's own appeal, but requires a lot of fabrication, and it seems like the turbo setups nickel and dime you to death.
01-16-2015, 11:29 AM
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Don't blame you at all. I'm having a really bad internal battle right now on the direction I want to go with the car. I pretty much know I'm not going to stay NA, but I haven't decided if I want to go turbo, or buy a used D1SC Procharger setup. I like the bolt on simplicity of the D1SC, and it wouldn't require me to change anything on the car, with the exception of the fueling setup, which would need to be upgraded anyway. I would run e85 with either setup, and if I go with the D1SC, it would be required, as my compression right now is around 11.5:1. Turbo has it's own appeal, but requires a lot of fabrication, and it seems like the turbo setups nickel and dime you to death.
01-16-2015, 11:41 AM
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I'll be following your build closely. I have no doubt it's going to turn out great.
01-18-2015, 08:45 PM
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As promised... Pictures and updates.
Update is: All parts for the motor have been ordered, except cam and injectors. Planning to talk to Martin tomorrow, and will place the order for the cam. Also will be calling WS6store to order the injectors this week as well.The engine should ship this coming week, so engine and parts should arrive together. It shouldn't take long to have everything reassembled and back in. Ryan at UMI is shipping the tubular K-member as well tomorrow. Turbo will be here Thursday I believe.
Also like to give my buddy 93Camaro__zzz a huge shoutout!! Thanks man for the help. (Just so you guys know we did a cam swap/tune in a pristine 64K mile WS6 Saturday and did all this work today) We on kill mode right now lol
Update is: All parts for the motor have been ordered, except cam and injectors. Planning to talk to Martin tomorrow, and will place the order for the cam. Also will be calling WS6store to order the injectors this week as well.The engine should ship this coming week, so engine and parts should arrive together. It shouldn't take long to have everything reassembled and back in. Ryan at UMI is shipping the tubular K-member as well tomorrow. Turbo will be here Thursday I believe.
Also like to give my buddy 93Camaro__zzz a huge shoutout!! Thanks man for the help. (Just so you guys know we did a cam swap/tune in a pristine 64K mile WS6 Saturday and did all this work today) We on kill mode right now lol
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01-22-2015, 08:36 PM
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Some goodies showed up this evening. Turbo, head studs, 3 bar MAP sensor, and Pushrods. I also sent my torque converter back to TCS for a re-stall and to be tightened up. I think were gonna shoot for the 34-3600 range on the stall. While I was at it, I went ahead and picked up an MSD 2 Step.
Can't wait to get the rest of these parts in and start fabrication. I still need to rip this interior out, and get this cage/"weight savings plan started". Just trying to take it one step at a time.
Can't wait to get the rest of these parts in and start fabrication. I still need to rip this interior out, and get this cage/"weight savings plan started". Just trying to take it one step at a time.
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