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c5+forced induction questions. Since the corvetteforums bitches turned this into a " what a supra can and cant do thread".. i thought i would post it here
I'm looking at eventually possibly picking up a 00/01 C5 coupe after recently selling my supra but have some questions.
I had a 00 heads/cam LS1 f-body and in all reality, its not the performance level i wanted so i want to get more out of a C5.
with a blower and STOCK motor (all boltons) what kind of power are people seeing? 1/4 and trap speeds? what about longetivy and problems?
what about heads/mild cam and a blower? at what level are the motors failing? is a mile stock block/crank/forged pistons build good enough to hold 700-800 rwhp on pump gas?
how would throwing a forged piston iron block into the car affect it?
I would like to eventually get to 600-700 rwhp on pump gas running rich enough to hold to the top of 5th ( around 200mph) with out blowing up.
What about turbo options? how do the turbo kits compare to blower kits in price?
What are your thoughts?
I'm looking at eventually possibly picking up a 00/01 C5 coupe after recently selling my supra but have some questions.
I had a 00 heads/cam LS1 f-body and in all reality, its not the performance level i wanted so i want to get more out of a C5.
with a blower and STOCK motor (all boltons) what kind of power are people seeing? 1/4 and trap speeds? what about longetivy and problems?
what about heads/mild cam and a blower? at what level are the motors failing? is a mile stock block/crank/forged pistons build good enough to hold 700-800 rwhp on pump gas?
how would throwing a forged piston iron block into the car affect it?
I would like to eventually get to 600-700 rwhp on pump gas running rich enough to hold to the top of 5th ( around 200mph) with out blowing up.
What about turbo options? how do the turbo kits compare to blower kits in price?
What are your thoughts?
Check this C5 out. http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=40
and for a turbo, this one. http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=26
Video at speed. http://www.noobzor.com/epp/ttvette.wmv
I have quite a bit of information in the above links that may help you out some. Bob
and for a turbo, this one. http://www.exoticperformanceplus.com...Car.php?car=26
Video at speed. http://www.noobzor.com/epp/ttvette.wmv
I have quite a bit of information in the above links that may help you out some. Bob
Making 700rwhp is no problem on a Vette with a forged motor and a blower.The biggest problems with the Vette is the fuel system when you make this power. Since you plan on going to 200mph you will have to customize the fuel system by spraying alot of Meth or a custom sump setup.
The fuel system on 00/01 Vettes is a single line system, at higher power levels, the earlier 2 line system is needed. Since your looking for a car to make big power, I would shop for a clean '99 car, then all you would need to upgrade would be the fuel pump and injectors for 600+ RWHP on pump gas.
Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you,
Ed
Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you,
Ed
Originally Posted by White_lightning
with a blower and STOCK motor (all boltons) what kind of power are people seeing?
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Originally Posted by Ed @ Late Model Speed
The fuel system on 00/01 Vettes is a single line system, at higher power levels, the earlier 2 line system is needed. Since your looking for a car to make big power, I would shop for a clean '99 car, then all you would need to upgrade would be the fuel pump and injectors for 600+ RWHP on pump gas.
Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you,
Ed
Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you,
Ed
(1) Bolt ones.
(2) either mild cam and some heads
(3) Blower ( stage 2 and 3 are reverable)
(4) hopefully this willnet 600 + rwhp.
(5) When needed.. do a set of forged pistons/rods
How are teh iron blocks holding up VS the alum blocks?
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Originally Posted by Ed @ Late Model Speed
The fuel system on 00/01 Vettes is a single line system, at higher power levels, the earlier 2 line system is needed. Since your looking for a car to make big power, I would shop for a clean '99 car, then all you would need to upgrade would be the fuel pump and injectors for 600+ RWHP on pump gas.
Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you,
Ed
Let me know if I can answer any other questions for you,
Ed
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Do a search under my sig buddy-once the forged motor goes in I expect at least another 75rwhp. If you do get a later car but before 03 you will have to upgrade to a 97-98 return style system at least. What I was going to do for my car was upgrade to the 97-98 system and bosch 400lph pump modified to fit in the stock bucket. I think speed inc does that. Slowhawk's done severa 700-800rwhp cars as well as Bob. Guys what do you guys do for a car in the with the single-not the 03 and up's.
Running LS2 rails, stock lines, 72lb injectors, Bosch 420L in tank and KB BAP...enough fuel to go 9's at 144. I do run meth for safety, no for fueling. I don't know hp but shold be around 700+ with track weight and times.
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I suggest talking to jbsblownc5 (joel) on the corvetteforum. Yes, I know your thread quickly deteriorated due to some childish remarks from some Corvette guys, but you can PM him on that site. He has a 700+ horse blown C5 and he does extended canyon runs and other high speed runs, rather than drag racing. He'll probably know all the ins and outs of what's needed to do what you're asking.
you say you want to avoid alcy or race gas but if you want to keep your LSx happy you'll run one or both of the two just for saftey on a top gear pull... (or a water-air intercooler w/icecubes in the tank)
