Rob Raymer

We have received a TON of emails regarding the Spring '02 release of our Single Turbo LS1 F-Body System.

I just answered a response in the Sponsor GP Forum, and wanted to give the FI guys the same heads-up:

Quote:
"We are still shooting for an early Spring release. I'm pretty sure they'll be ready to go by the the first to middle of March.

Pricing should be in line with the current Superchargers available. With an all out Street/Strip kit going for roughly $5900, and a street kit selling for about $4900-$5200. At least that's the plan.

I'll tell you this. It will be THE MOST complete kit ever available for an LS1 F-Body. It will include turbo, front mount high-flow intercooler (capable of supporting 800fwhp) with all aluminum piping (major weight savings), MSD 50# fuel injectors, dual in-tank fuel pumps, PCM tuning, Random Tech's new stainless 3" race flow catalytic converter, stainless 1 7/8" primary manifold (large enough for even the best ported LS6 heads), stainless exhaust piping, blow-off valve, HKS wastegate, boost controller, boost guage, A-pillar pod, the best silicone hoses, stainless high pressure clamps, and every single nut & bolt necessary to finish the complete install without ever leaving the garage.

The best part is, it will be VERY simple and cost effective to upgrade the base kit at a later time. All that will be necessary is buying the larger turbo and sending your PCM back to us for re-flashing. You won't need to upgrade injectors, intercooler piping, fuel pumps, etc. Using the Street/Strip kit on a stock engine M6 car, 500 rear wheel Hp should be no problem.

We are currently doing the development and installing this kit on a customers' 2001 WS6 Trans Am M6. With only a Star Spec Carbon clutch, and no other mods (not even a lid!!), it baselined at 308rwhp. We'll have some progress pictures to post within the next 2 weeks."

We'll keep you posted...

Reckless

iTrader: (9)

Sounds real nice Rob. What kind of boost can the HKS wastegate handle? That seems to be one of the major limitations of the Deltagate.

Rob Raymer

With a 9lb spring in the Deltagate, it can handle 12-14lbs of boost with no problem.

If you plan on running 15lbs and higher, you would need to upgrade to the Racegate (the same wastegate I use on my car now).

CHRISPY

Sounds like a great setup!!
What is the collector size on the turbo manifold where it bolts to the turbo itself?
Will the turbo oiling be gravity fed back to the pan? or pumped back? What side of the motor will the turbo be on? (Pass side or drivers)
Best of luck with the setup it should FLY!
Chris

smokinHawk

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Hey if you need another stock car to test this sysem on let me know ill drive down there and let you keep my car for a week or two for the install and testing. Just one catch I get to keep the stuff for free after your done, hee hee. <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">

MIGHTYMOUSE

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better than that.. if you've read i'm looking to getting another turbo kit.. and i could do a less than ideal real world install in a garage on jackstands.. email me.. though im sure you have more offers for prototype kits than you know what to do with.. dave

Rob Raymer

[quote]Originally posted by Chris ARE 360:
<strong>Sounds like a great setup!!
What is the collector size on the turbo manifold where it bolts to the turbo itself?
Will the turbo oiling be gravity fed back to the pan? or pumped back? What side of the motor will the turbo be on? (Pass side or drivers)
Best of luck with the setup it should FLY!
Chris</strong><hr></blockquote>

Chris, the actual collector is 2 1/2". The turbo oiling is gravity fed into the tapped oil pan.
The turbo is mounted on the driver's side, just like the turbo Tech kit. The difference is that we use stainless 3/8" flanges, and 1 7/8" stainless piping that aligns perfectly with either ported or stock exhaust ports.

Hope that helps.

wot247

hey rob, you have any other videos of your car? perhaps on the street or on the dyno.......i would love to see more that car in action. thanks

Jason

cablebandit

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Rob not to sound like a sour apple but can any of my turbotech stuff...like manifold be upgraded to your stuff? Have you guys found a better way to do the exhaust crossover as I think thats a terrible restriction on the Turbotech kit. great deal putting everything together....at a great price too.

LIGHTNINROD

O/T: cablebandit--do you have the video of my Sat., the 26th new best pass?

Dan

cablebandit

iTrader: (37)

uhh...Dan yeah. I posted it that night on F150online. look for a thread titled "some guy named Dan" or some guy named Lighningrod...i forget which. Bud you KNOW i had that taped...converted and on the net THAT night for ya <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">
http://people.atl.mediaone.net/lanierenv/images/dan.WMV

[ January 31, 2002: Message edited by: cablebandit ]</p>

Rob Raymer

Yea, we've definitely got more offers for guinea pig cars than you can imagine!

WOT247 - That's all the videos we've converted to the computer. I think some other people have made some videos though. You want to do a search and see what comes up.

Cablebandit - We think that EVERYTHING in the Turbo Tech will be able to be upgraded. Our crossover is different (and better), as well as the turbo manifold,intercooler,piping,wastegate location (easy access, rather than under the car)throttle body connection (not a cheap rubber hose), fuel system, tuning, etc. It just depends how far you want to go.

Hope that answers your questions.

smokinHawk

iTrader: (48)

[quote]We think that EVERYTHING in the Turbo Tech will be able to be upgraded. Our crossover is different (and better), as well as the turbo manifold,intercooler,piping,wastegate location (easy access, rather than under the car)throttle body connection (not a cheap rubber hose), fuel system, tuning, etc. It just depends how far you want to go. <hr></blockquote>

ooouu Kill the competition <img src="graemlins/gr_punch.gif" border="0" alt="[fight]" />
better quality but how about $$
You'll give all of us 50% price reduction right? <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">

[ February 01, 2002: Message edited by: smokinHawk ]</p>

Rob Raymer

[quote]Originally posted by smokinHawk:
<strong>

ooouu Kill the competition <img src="graemlins/gr_punch.gif" border="0" alt="[fight]" />
better quality but how about $$

</strong><hr></blockquote>

How about, "friendly competition"? That sounds a little better. <img src="gr_stretch.gif" border="0">

Pro Stock John

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Woohoo!!! Sounds great!

I am thinking of doing a second project car but this time turbo. I really like the idea of doing a single, and I know you have done a tone of R&D in the last three years.

ONEFASTMF

How much boost are you going to run on the GP to make 500hp.

Rob Raymer

[quote]Originally posted by ONEFASTMF:
<strong>How much boost are you going to run on the GP to make 500hp.</strong><hr></blockquote>

8-9 lbs max.

NoOne

I know Rob has gone through alot with his kit and I know this kit has the most R&D into it out of all of them since it started from his orginal issues, as he ran into something he made it better.

The kit is a result. This is going to be a great setup, if the C5 version is out soon maybe I'll need to add a 3rd car <img src="gr_grin.gif" border="0">

Racehead

damn it ! Why couldn't you have chosen MY '01 WS6 M6 for your test car . <img src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" border="0">

CRASH 02

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Rob,

I was wondering what the computer programing is going to set the rev limiter at? If it is going to be around 6,500 - 6,800 or so, do you suggest that someone who buys the kit should cange valve springs to say the Z06 springs?

Jason