New LS1 Owners - Newbie Tech Basic Technical Questions & Advice
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

~Help Me Build~

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 01:48 AM
  #1  
my01ws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Default ~Help Me Build~

I want to build a car that is VERY streetable that will take out most cars on the road, around here there are TONS of 03-04 Terminators and new z06's, constantly talking trash and wanting to race for real money ($1000+ per race) Now I have a decent amount of money saved buy not really wanting to dump it all into my car. What would be the easiest way to take these cars out? (SAFELY) and still maitain reliablility!

Build me something that can do this on an 01WS6 M6!
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 01:53 AM
  #2  
WhiteKnightZ28's Avatar
Tech Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,403
Likes: 0
From: CT
Default

-Intake/exhaust/bolt-ons
-Headers
-Gears
-Tires
-200 shot.
-Full dyno tune
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 02:01 AM
  #3  
Azar's Avatar
LS1TECH Sponsor
iTrader: (13)
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 691
Likes: 0
From: Indiana
Default

Yup, pill it til you kill it.
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 02:14 AM
  #4  
my01ws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Default

and thats reliable? I was leaning more towards the turbo side...what do you think that set up will put down power wise?
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 04:12 AM
  #5  
WhiteKnightZ28's Avatar
Tech Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,403
Likes: 0
From: CT
Default

Turbo builds get expensive quick (like $10,000 expensive), but if you've got the money go for it.

N20 can be just as reliable and safe as any other FI settup, IF you make sure you have the proper settup and tune (i.e. window switch, fuel pressure saftey switch, bigger fuel system than you need, ect...).

As for the power it can make... how big do you want to go?
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 04:24 AM
  #6  
So-GT0071's Avatar
Launching!
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Default

Turbo would be expensive ....but badass and alot more respectable than nitrous IMO. But, I'm not a fan of nitrous at all so that's a bias opinion.
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 04:26 AM
  #7  
my01ws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Default

I want to go as safely as I can and still remain safe and reliable. Like I said I want to be able to take out supercars...Z06's, GT500's, Terminator's, Etc Etc Etc. All street racing that is, I dont go to the track that often. Like I was saying these guys come out Sat nights and want to throw down some big bucks. I want to take their $$$ Teach me how to LOL
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 04:41 AM
  #8  
WhiteKnightZ28's Avatar
Tech Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,403
Likes: 0
From: CT
Default

Well how much do you have to spend?
Reply
LS1 Tech Stories

The Best V8 Stories One Small Block at Time

story-0

Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-1

Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-7

Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

 
story-8

Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 04:52 AM
  #9  
my01ws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Default

as little as possible but the more $$$ I win the more I will have to play with

Like I said i have a decent savings BUT I DO NOT want to spend it all on my car, sure i could use it all build a custom TT fully built motor, but I just dont want to spend all my money...+ the GF wont let me
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 04:58 AM
  #10  
WhiteKnightZ28's Avatar
Tech Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,403
Likes: 0
From: CT
Default

Alright, then I would do all the bolt-ons, then get a nice H/C settup, that should get you into the 450+rwhp range and take out just about any stock car on the street.

Then invest in a nice N20 settup, with all the saftey features, run a 100 shot and you'll have yourself a nice low 11, high 10 second car for less than $10k.
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 05:02 AM
  #11  
So-GT0071's Avatar
Launching!
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 200
Likes: 0
From: Arizona
Default

weight reduction can also be your friend!
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 05:06 AM
  #12  
WhiteKnightZ28's Avatar
Tech Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,403
Likes: 0
From: CT
Default

Originally Posted by So-GT0071
weight reduction can also be your friend!
Right, if you want to destroy cars for cheap just do gears (4.10's at least) some really sticky tires, and rip everything out of your car that you can to save weight.
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 05:31 AM
  #13  
my01ws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Default

Originally Posted by WhiteKnightZ28
Alright, then I would do all the bolt-ons, then get a nice H/C settup, that should get you into the 450+rwhp range and take out just about any stock car on the street.

Then invest in a nice N20 settup, with all the saftey features, run a 100 shot and you'll have yourself a nice low 11, high 10 second car for less than $10k.
Define "all the bolt ons" some people have differnt deffinitions on this matter.
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 05:46 AM
  #14  
WhiteKnightZ28's Avatar
Tech Resident
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,403
Likes: 0
From: CT
Default

Bolt-on, hmmm... (seeing as how its 6:30am and I havent slept yet I may miss some) but...

Airbox lid
MAF
Throttle body
Intake manifold
Underdrive pulleys
Headers
Exhaust system
Short throw shifter

Like I said, I may have missed some, but as soon as everyone else wakes up I'm sure they'll chime in with everything I missed
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 06:37 AM
  #15  
Blk00TransAm's Avatar
On The Tree
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 101
Likes: 0
From: Pontiac,IL
Default

id think about a cam swap!
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 08:26 AM
  #16  
jamesSS's Avatar
TECH Resident
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 872
Likes: 1
From: Sheboygan
Default

i dont think just a cam would take out a terminator or new z06. i would go with an ATI procharger. with the before mentioned boltons, and the right tune, you should be at 500 rwhp if not more depending on how much boost you run. if your car is in good running order, than maybe a small head cam/ low CR build will let you run more hp with less chances of detination. chech out the forced induction section. everyone will tell you, its all in the tune, that saves your motor, so your going to need a dyno tune. and have some money ready for new tires, cause your going to need them.
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 12:20 PM
  #17  
transamfreak01's Avatar
TECH Fanatic
20 Year Member
Photogenic
iTrader: (8)
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 1,782
Likes: 0
Default

yeah... umm if i were you i would take it slow.. im guessing since these guys are racing for a 1000$ plus they have some money into their cars. take your time and research. ive been looking into my set up for a few months and driven many cars with similiar set ups. dont think your going to build this super fast car and take everyones money. take your time and look into things. when you build "fast" cars, things tend to break and this hobby isnt anything cheap. like i said do your research first.
Reply
Old Sep 4, 2006 | 08:56 PM
  #18  
my01ws6's Avatar
Thread Starter
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (16)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 0
From: Missouri
Default

no actually most of them are stock car minus some of the Terminators that have pulleys and exhaust, but for the most part all there cars are stock.
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:42 AM.

story-0
Topdon ONE vs. Artidiag 800 BT2: Which is the Diagnostic Tablet For You?

Slideshow: We take a close look at the ONE and Artidiag 800BT2 diagnostic tools from Topdon and the reasons to buy one over the other.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 11:05:11


VIEW MORE
story-1
Gas Monkey Built a 6-Wheel Ferrari Testarossa With a Corvette LT4 Engine

Slideshow: The controversial Ferrari F6 swaps its original flat-12 for a Corvette Z06-derived LT4 V8 and sends power to four rear wheels through a custom-built drivetrain.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-26 18:23:54


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Most Reliable High-Performance Engines GM Has Ever Built

Slideshow:These GM engines didn't just make huge power, they survived abuse, boost, track days, and six-digit mileage with a reputation for refusing to quit.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-21 16:45:27


VIEW MORE
story-3
Amazing '71 Camaro Restomod Is Modern Muscle Car Under the Skin

Slideshow: This heavily modified 1971 Camaro mixes classic muscle car styling with a fifth-generation Camaro interior and modern LS3 power.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:06:42


VIEW MORE
story-4
6 Common C5 Corvette Failures and What's Involved In Repairing Them

Slideshow: From wobbling harmonic balancers to failed EBCMs, these are the issues that define long-term C5 ownership and what repairs typically involve.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-07 18:44:57


VIEW MORE
story-5
Retro Modern Bandit Pontiac Trans AM Comes With Burt Reynolds' Autograph

Slideshow: A modern Camaro transformed into a retro icon, this limited-run "Bandit" build blends nostalgia with brute force in a way few revivals manage.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:57:02


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Greatest Cadillac V Series Performance Models Ever, Ranked

Slideshow: Cadillac didn't just crash the high-performance luxury vehicle party, it showed up loud, supercharged, and occasionally a little unhinged...

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-16 10:05:15


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Powerful Chevy Trucks Ever Made!

Slideshow: Top ten most powerful Chevy trucks ever made

By | 2026-03-25 09:22:26


VIEW MORE
story-8
Hennessey's New Supercharged Silverado ZR2 Has 700 HP

Slideshow: Hennessey has turned the Silverado ZR2 into a 700-hp off-road monster with supercharged V8 power and a limited production run.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-24 18:57:52


VIEW MORE
story-9
Coachbuilt N2A Anteros Is an LS2-Powered C6 Corvette In Italian Clothes

Slideshow: A one-off sports car that looks like a vintage Italian exotic-but hides a C6 Corvette underneath-just sold for the price of a new mid-engine Corvette.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-23 18:53:41


VIEW MORE