Ronnie_W

I started out with an APS twin turbo 347. I wanted more power (as we all do), so I bought a 402 from a forum member to start my quest. Then Huron Speed came out with the new C5 twin turbo kit, so I jump on board. The kit is put together with quality parts and beautiful welds. Jon from Huron Speed has been very helpful with questions that I had. My car is an 01 Z06 with a rpm A4. I went with the Precision Billet 6766cea's with the T4 .81 housings.
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Ronnie_W

Picture test:












317 heads to get the compression down some

FourG63 97GST

what turbos you running?
For that driver side downpipe/wastegate clearance.

I was able to do a small 2mm pie cut. and change the angle a hair.
that made it clear the downpipe and block.

Ronnie_W

A little grinding on the cradle.


A little grinding on the block


A little grinding on the motor mount

Ronnie_W

That was a good idea. I just dinged the down pipe enough to make it fit. Mine are 6766s.

Ronnie_W

Out with the old


In with the new




Used this contraption to hold the engine up while I worked with the cradle off.

Ronnie_W

Ronnie_W

I got the complete kit installed except the ac lines. Went to start it up and it acted as though the battery was low. Charged it , jumped it and it finally turned over a couple of times and it now acts like the starter is not lined up. I makes this god awful grinding sound when you turn the key. I will now have to take the passenger side down pipe off and see what is up with the starter.

Ronnie_W

Well the ear broke off the starter. Ordered another one.

TTBlueZ06

Looks great! Great progress!
Order a truck starter, they are physically smaller, it frees up some space!

0Superman09

Looking great Ronnie!! Thanks for the nice thread with photos, excited to see the results, will be a monster!

Ronnie_W

Got the ac hoses installed. Time to pull a vacuum and charge it.

Ronnie_W

That's the one I got. The starter broke because the engine hydrolocked. I'm hoping it is the heads even though I had them tested. Not much confidence on the head guy. I have been out of town for a coupe weeks and been sick since I got back. Therefore, haven't pulled it apart yet. Hopefully get back on it soon. So disappointing.

Ls2gtoowner

Sorry to hear the engine is locked. That does not sound like fun at all. Good luck!

MVP'S ZO6

Wow! I'm sorry to hear that! Keep us posted on what you find. If you find out you need engine help after you get it taken apart; let me know id be glad to help you.

Ronnie_W

Thanks. Turns out it is one of the heads.