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Old 12-21-2004, 09:37 PM
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Default Jay Leno's LS7 Twin Turbo is on Rides TLC

all they say is that its a concept motor. 425cu. in.
Old 12-21-2004, 09:53 PM
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OH MAN that engine is awesome u think it runs LOL
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i wonder how long ago the show was recorded? it was probably a while ago when the ls7 was still a concept.
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its for sure before SEMA. saw the episode.
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It sounded sweet. Think they must have wanted to wait untill the Z06 was officially released before they showed the episode.
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Looked like twin GT35R ball bearing turbos!!
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Anyone notice the log manifolds for the turbos?
Old 12-22-2004, 08:12 AM
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I noticed the logs, still looked like a sweet setup!

I wish they would have put it on the dyno to proove their 1000 hp claims

in either case ls7+ TTs =
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looked real slow for 1000hp... he was getting traction. that does not happen with 1000hp especially on that baby tire he was running.
Old 12-22-2004, 09:12 AM
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With as much money as he has, last thing I would do is run the car with logs.

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Looked like the fuel rail was kinda small. Actually looked like a stock LS1. Anyone else notice that?
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yeah i saw it, ******* sick. that car is so bad ***, so much friggen custom work i was absolutely jealous of his estate. i couldnt tell what the turbos were because i couldnt look at one and name it haha. but yeah the fuel rails LOOKED small but it definatly did not look like a stock ls1. that was definatly the ls7 intake. you can tell by how the curves were shaped, unlike any out right now. pretty slick *** ride.

and yeah i agree a 1000 hp car on thoes dinky tires would NOT hold so they either said 1000 for the camera to sound cool or he was out of the throttle quite often for the camera so you could see the car go straight rather than the doughnut fest the car should be.
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Either way you look at it, I'm sure it could make 1000hp.....
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Maybe they had the boost controller turned down a bit. That's the nice thing about turbos, easy adjustability.

Anyone notice the TWIN MAFs?
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I saw it, I think they have it tuned down, Im sure they dont want to take blaim for killing Jay Leno. lol
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I didn't see twin maf's, maybe Harlan had something to do with that?
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They were logs, but at least they weren't "log" style logs, the tubes at least made a transition into the log to improve flow, instead of just dumping into them at a 90 degree angle, i think the car was excellently done.
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According to the article, the car made 1000ish on c16...had to be detuned for the street.
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Yea, like I said, he could do whatever w/that car and be happy, put some slicks on it and more boost, then go out and drive it
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anybody have any copies they can post up??? I wanna see it too



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