Realistic Expectations on SC Install....
04-19-2015, 07:59 AM
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Burning Brakes
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Realistic Expectations on SC Install....
Good morning everyone,
A couple of weeks ago I began this project after I decided to keep my C5. I have a slightly modified NA 97 Coupe I almost sold but decided to keep. My car is currently going through an SC install and other drive train upgrades to improve on the drivetrain at County Corvette in West Chester, PA. This will be the first time with an FI car so I'm looking forward to it. You can see specifics here if you like:https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-projects.html
I just wanted to get some feedback about my expectations. Currently NA the car is making 482 RWHP. My goal when I started mapping this out was in the 600-650 RHWP/ 550 RWTQ range. This car sees the strip 1-2 times a year (maybe) and track maybe 2-3 times. These are the specifics:
1.) New A&A V3Si blacked out, 3.6 pulley and all goodies associated (inj, etc);
2.) New Rear Diff-New 3.42 build in 3 rib with severe duty internals and 300m R&L output shafts;
3.) LS3 with 160 Tstat installed 2013 originally NA setup;
4.) Cam 237/249 .624 114 LSA and upgraded springs and hardened pushrods-installed in 2013 with engine;
5.) Kook 1 7/8" with xpipe and high flow cats installed 2013;
6.) Ron Davis radiator installed 2013;
7.) RSG upgrade T56 with Z06 upgrades installed in 2012;
8.) New McLeod Street Twin RST with McLeod flywheel;
9.) New Upgrades to torque tube-PST Driveshaft, with new poly couplers;
10.) New Hoosier Performance Torque Limiting Mount and Diff & Transmission Strut Kit;
11.) New ATI Harmonic Balancer OE size with ARP bolt for the hb;
12.) New RPM C5 300m axle kit is the only thing I am waiting on;
Other stuff previously installed- SKF hubs, Bilstein shocks, Hyperco springs; C6Z06 sway bars. Car currently rides on 275 -19 upfront and 345-20s in the rear with 2in mini tub and extended ARP blots in the rear.
I was told that at this power level that I could do with or with out meth. I went with out for now, we'll add later if I decided to move up the power scale. Fuel wise, again told I should be ok for now, if I go higher, upgrades to the fuel will be done.
I found a couple of threads that were similar in platforms in the C6 FI section but they all installed different stuff based on advise from others and meth appears to be used in most. Just curious what others think. Expectations realistic?
Thanks
A couple of weeks ago I began this project after I decided to keep my C5. I have a slightly modified NA 97 Coupe I almost sold but decided to keep. My car is currently going through an SC install and other drive train upgrades to improve on the drivetrain at County Corvette in West Chester, PA. This will be the first time with an FI car so I'm looking forward to it. You can see specifics here if you like:https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...-projects.html
I just wanted to get some feedback about my expectations. Currently NA the car is making 482 RWHP. My goal when I started mapping this out was in the 600-650 RHWP/ 550 RWTQ range. This car sees the strip 1-2 times a year (maybe) and track maybe 2-3 times. These are the specifics:
1.) New A&A V3Si blacked out, 3.6 pulley and all goodies associated (inj, etc);
2.) New Rear Diff-New 3.42 build in 3 rib with severe duty internals and 300m R&L output shafts;
3.) LS3 with 160 Tstat installed 2013 originally NA setup;
4.) Cam 237/249 .624 114 LSA and upgraded springs and hardened pushrods-installed in 2013 with engine;
5.) Kook 1 7/8" with xpipe and high flow cats installed 2013;
6.) Ron Davis radiator installed 2013;
7.) RSG upgrade T56 with Z06 upgrades installed in 2012;
8.) New McLeod Street Twin RST with McLeod flywheel;
9.) New Upgrades to torque tube-PST Driveshaft, with new poly couplers;
10.) New Hoosier Performance Torque Limiting Mount and Diff & Transmission Strut Kit;
11.) New ATI Harmonic Balancer OE size with ARP bolt for the hb;
12.) New RPM C5 300m axle kit is the only thing I am waiting on;
Other stuff previously installed- SKF hubs, Bilstein shocks, Hyperco springs; C6Z06 sway bars. Car currently rides on 275 -19 upfront and 345-20s in the rear with 2in mini tub and extended ARP blots in the rear.
I was told that at this power level that I could do with or with out meth. I went with out for now, we'll add later if I decided to move up the power scale. Fuel wise, again told I should be ok for now, if I go higher, upgrades to the fuel will be done.
I found a couple of threads that were similar in platforms in the C6 FI section but they all installed different stuff based on advise from others and meth appears to be used in most. Just curious what others think. Expectations realistic?
Thanks
Last edited by ezrider4u2; 04-19-2015 at 12:13 PM.
