2008 Z06 Build
02-26-2009, 11:02 PM
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Its actually a mess right now! I am swamped and have no time to clean up after myself, I just took two more orders for AA Corvettes blower kits! I can't beleive this, I am glad someone has some cash!! I still can't decide on if I want a AA kit for my car, a Maggie TVS 2300 or Georges TTIx twin turbo kit for my car. A blower is much easier than a TT kit but a TT kit gives me adjustability from a "mild" 700+ on pump gas all the way to 1000+ on race fuel and or meth. 
which way should I go, bad thing is that I am so busy I may never get to do my own Z 
which way should I go, bad thing is that I am so busy I may never get to do my own Z 
I say if you do one of the two go TTIx. To be able to adjust it from "MILD LOL yeah real mild" to wild would be pretty awesome. And hats off to you for staying so busy during this down time.
02-27-2009, 01:27 AM
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If I were to do my build all over again i'd go with turbo myself.
S/C is sweet, don't get me wrong but I LOVE the turbo whistle, and the easy adjustability cannot be beat IMO!
S/C is sweet, don't get me wrong but I LOVE the turbo whistle, and the easy adjustability cannot be beat IMO!
02-28-2009, 02:01 PM
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The machine shop I use is in Portland, they have been in business for over 50 years. I personally have been doing business with them on and off since 1979, and lately they have been doing all my engines. They are currently working on 2 LS7 builds for me now. And have built 6 in the last 2 years all of which has turned out great. They are not the cheapest in town by no means, he is one of the most meticulous machinists I know. A Corvette forum member that lives in your area and is a Boeing employee is bringing his LT4 down to have my machnist do the final fit up and assembly. I would think that there would be some decent machine shops in the SEA-TAC area. George at TT Inc should know someone in that area, I know George builds seveal LS engines thoughout the year so he must have someone in your area. If you want to use my machinist I can PM you with their contact info.
05-01-2009, 11:38 AM
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Z06 is finally done and goes home Here it is back in the shop:
Engine back on the engine stand
Flywheel locking tool to allow 240 FT/lbs of torque to be applied to the balancer bolt
Installing and setting up torque measurement on the ATI 8 Rib Balancer
Blower mock up and view of the YSI blower inlet and its LARGE Impeller
RPS Billet Carbon Twin Disk Clutch
RPS Billet Clutch Installed
Jeez this has been a long project but I can now say I can see the light at the end of the tunnel
Boost actuated fuel system in place
And Finally:
Finally Freds car is complete. After some issues with a fuel rail leaking. We replaced it with a set of very high quality Aeromotive fuel rails. The quality was impressive as these were all CNC machined and anodized red, which just happens to be the favored color of choice.
Frontal view before hood installation
Left view notice nice new RED MSD coils
Right view fuel rails fit like OEM supplied rails
Hood back on the car
Special made engine compartment plague.
Door jam plague
Attached is an uploadable dyno sheet:
The car made nearly 660hp on a very conservative tune at 5500 RPM. There is much more in it when it hits the engine redline. Boost was at a modest 8 PSI when she hits 7000 RPM there should be right at 12 PSI and over 700hp. The engine is already at nearly 800 FWHP, seeing how the blower is using around 100 hp from the engine to drive the blower, couple that with about 15% powertrain losses and we are over 800. It was a fun project but I am very glad to see Fred driving off with a smile on his face.
Engine back on the engine stand
Flywheel locking tool to allow 240 FT/lbs of torque to be applied to the balancer bolt
Installing and setting up torque measurement on the ATI 8 Rib Balancer
Blower mock up and view of the YSI blower inlet and its LARGE Impeller
RPS Billet Carbon Twin Disk Clutch
RPS Billet Clutch Installed
Jeez this has been a long project but I can now say I can see the light at the end of the tunnel
Boost actuated fuel system in place
And Finally:
Finally Freds car is complete. After some issues with a fuel rail leaking. We replaced it with a set of very high quality Aeromotive fuel rails. The quality was impressive as these were all CNC machined and anodized red, which just happens to be the favored color of choice.
Frontal view before hood installation
Left view notice nice new RED MSD coils
Right view fuel rails fit like OEM supplied rails
Hood back on the car
Special made engine compartment plague.
Door jam plague
Attached is an uploadable dyno sheet:
The car made nearly 660hp on a very conservative tune at 5500 RPM. There is much more in it when it hits the engine redline. Boost was at a modest 8 PSI when she hits 7000 RPM there should be right at 12 PSI and over 700hp. The engine is already at nearly 800 FWHP, seeing how the blower is using around 100 hp from the engine to drive the blower, couple that with about 15% powertrain losses and we are over 800. It was a fun project but I am very glad to see Fred driving off with a smile on his face.
05-01-2009, 09:51 PM
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Hi Mike, yes the Aeromotive rails were a perfect mate to the engine. They looked and fitted perfect for the application. I have the polished units here, Fred left them as a gift, not sure what I will do with those leaking b**tards
05-02-2009, 12:01 AM
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I used GM rocker arms but had them modified by Harlan Sharp. They replace the trunions with a 8620 induction hardened steel trunion and replace the needle bearings with high quality bearings and they are captured so that they can't spit the needles out the side. On a street application such as this there is no need for modifying the heads to accept a set of high dollar shaft rockers. Maybe a set of aftermarket roller tip jobs like what Yella Terra offers or a set of Harlan Sharps but like I mentioned there is absolutely nothing wrong with running a GM designed peice.
05-02-2009, 10:48 PM
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I used GM rocker arms but had them modified by Harlan Sharp. They replace the trunions with a 8620 induction hardened steel trunion and replace the needle bearings with high quality bearings and they are captured so that they can't spit the needles out the side. On a street application such as this there is no need for modifying the heads to accept a set of high dollar shaft rockers. Maybe a set of aftermarket roller tip jobs like what Yella Terra offers or a set of Harlan Sharps but like I mentioned there is absolutely nothing wrong with running a GM designed peice.
Thanks for the info!
