Caprice PPV....new project
#81
Wow, awesome. I just joined after reading this thread.(belong to Caprice and G8 forums so far for the info) I also have a 2011 PPV and bought an entire ZL1 drive train, from the LSA motor to the 6L90E to the 6 piston Brembos, complete rear cradle/diff, blah blah blah. Blower no turbos, but still very interested in what you are doing since i will eventually be doing much of the same. Curious about the rear cradle, I know spare tire tub clearance with the ZL1 sway bar is one thing, and it raises the car about 3/4" in the rear I 'm told due to thicker mount bushings. Also perhaps 3/8" narrower overall. Brakes I think is close to a direct bolt on. I'm not using coil-overs though. New stock struts with H&R G8 lowering springs.
Luvin' it, keep it up.
Luvin' it, keep it up.
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#83
I am going to put an ls7 maf bung on the 4" pipe. Is the x a good spot for it? The plug would not need extending. And there is a big ding there from shipping. How much straight pipe is needed before the sensor? Is that 5 or 6 inches enough, or do I need honeycomb?
#86
Yes. But the location I chose would have the drain dumping right on top of a rocker. The location agp uses is next to a rocker. Not sure about other kits. Wondering if I should remake the hose and drill/tap a different boss, or is it no big deal where it's at. Thanks!
#92
Nice. I saw this posted somewhere, didn't know it was you. Mine is coming along slowly. Was waiting on some fittings last weekend. So I took my front seats and some g8 seats apart to make something that will work correctly. Hoping to get the zl1 trans in this weekend so I can get the driveshaft measured.
#96
I have stared at my car so many times from every angle trying to come up with a clean way to plumb a turbo and always end up wanting to leave it NA, lol. Yours looks good, but damn, it's tight. How is plug access? Did you have to dent the shock tower for the turbo?
#97
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Yes, it is very tight. I tried several different locations and placement for the turbo, but each new placement provided a new challenge. For plug access on mine, I made the top portion of the dp removable, and funny you mention about the shock tower...I was out there last night adding a little extra clearance. I think an LSA, or low mount twins like the OP's is the way to go on these cars..
#99
Finally got the ZL1 trans in. I had the 4l80e crossmember modified and it worked nicely. Also swapped the tcm's. Bad news is dss is 5 weeks out and g force is not even taking orders as they are retooling to go strictly carbon fiber. Are there any other options before I place the order with drive shaft shop??