Budget TT Build
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Forsyth Illinois
Budget TT Build
Background: I purchased a new 2000 A4 Vert with 315 gears and it has 32,000 happy miles. It's a fair weather ride, street time only fun. The only performance mod was a Borla exhaust added in 2001.
Mods, and need your expert advice on:
TTIX Twin turbo kit.
CNC poeted & polished LS1 heads
Small blower cam
3 angle valve job, new springs etc.
LS6 Manifold
New plugs, wires and injectors
Upgraded fuel system
160 degree stat
RPM HD Tranney & TC
All work and tune done by Professional Tuner (to be determined)
Budget amount is 18,000.00
I plan on keeping her at least another 8+ years and want more power/fun. My guess is that with about 8 pounds of boost it would be around 550 RWHP & Torque on a stock lower end. I like 0 to 60 and 30 to 80+ pulls, and would hope that with PS2 305/30/19 that would be my safety factor.
Your thoughts/comments would be helpful.
Thanks, Mark
Mods, and need your expert advice on:
TTIX Twin turbo kit.
CNC poeted & polished LS1 heads
Small blower cam
3 angle valve job, new springs etc.
LS6 Manifold
New plugs, wires and injectors
Upgraded fuel system
160 degree stat
RPM HD Tranney & TC
All work and tune done by Professional Tuner (to be determined)
Budget amount is 18,000.00
I plan on keeping her at least another 8+ years and want more power/fun. My guess is that with about 8 pounds of boost it would be around 550 RWHP & Torque on a stock lower end. I like 0 to 60 and 30 to 80+ pulls, and would hope that with PS2 305/30/19 that would be my safety factor.
Your thoughts/comments would be helpful.
Thanks, Mark
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2005
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From: Watertown CT
Background: I purchased a new 2000 A4 Vert with 315 gears and it has 32,000 happy miles. It's a fair weather ride, street time only fun. The only performance mod was a Borla exhaust added in 2001.
Mods, and need your expert advice on:
TTIX Twin turbo kit.
CNC poeted & polished LS1 heads
Small blower cam
3 angle valve job, new springs etc.
LS6 Manifold
New plugs, wires and injectors
Upgraded fuel system
160 degree stat
RPM HD Tranney & TC
All work and tune done by Professional Tuner (to be determined)
Budget amount is 18,000.00
I plan on keeping her at least another 8+ years and want more power/fun. My guess is that with about 8 pounds of boost it would be around 550 RWHP & Torque on a stock lower end. I like 0 to 60 and 30 to 80+ pulls, and would hope that with PS2 305/30/19 that would be my safety factor.
Your thoughts/comments would be helpful. Thanks, Mark
Mods, and need your expert advice on:
TTIX Twin turbo kit.
CNC poeted & polished LS1 heads
Small blower cam
3 angle valve job, new springs etc.
LS6 Manifold
New plugs, wires and injectors
Upgraded fuel system
160 degree stat
RPM HD Tranney & TC
All work and tune done by Professional Tuner (to be determined)
Budget amount is 18,000.00
I plan on keeping her at least another 8+ years and want more power/fun. My guess is that with about 8 pounds of boost it would be around 550 RWHP & Torque on a stock lower end. I like 0 to 60 and 30 to 80+ pulls, and would hope that with PS2 305/30/19 that would be my safety factor.
Your thoughts/comments would be helpful.
Thanks, MarkGood Luck!
Dan
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Forsyth Illinois
Dan,
No, the work will not be done by me. I am considering and researching different builders/tuners now. Advice Welcome.
So you suggest that I just swap my heads and cam (LS1) for a stock LS6. My fuel system requirements I will probably leave up to the builder/tuner. I don't know enough about it.
No, the work will not be done by me. I am considering and researching different builders/tuners now. Advice Welcome.
So you suggest that I just swap my heads and cam (LS1) for a stock LS6. My fuel system requirements I will probably leave up to the builder/tuner. I don't know enough about it.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 7,064
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From: Arizona
I agree... you should either leave the cam stock or put in a z06 cam. The z06 cam is pretty good for turbo apps, will keep idle smooth, and can be bought used for 1/2 of what a comp cam can be purchased for.
Leave the heads stock as the x kit can make 550 hp on a stock car no problem
18k isnt a lot of money considering the TTi X kit will cost you 10k.
Not saying it cant be done.. but dont be surprised if you go over.
Leave the heads stock as the x kit can make 550 hp on a stock car no problem
18k isnt a lot of money considering the TTi X kit will cost you 10k.
Not saying it cant be done.. but dont be surprised if you go over.
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Forsyth Illinois
Thanks for your comments. I want to do it right. If I don't need LS6 heads or manifold then fine. I'll take the savings.
The 18K, is a budget figure only. I realize it could be higher, depending on what I have done. Keeping it safe and streetable at lower rpm's on a stock bottom end is very important to me. Thanks, Mark
I want to do it right. If I don't need LS6 heads or manifold then fine. I'll take the savings. The 18K, is a budget figure only. I realize it could be higher, depending on what I have done. Keeping it safe and streetable at lower rpm's on a stock bottom end is very important to me. Thanks, Mark
Safety Car
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Hayward California
IMO, It'd be safer with compression at around 9.5:1 so you might as well do some head work. And, I agree the z06 cam at the very least, makes a nice noticeable difference.
If you stick with your plan and don't get hooked on modding then you have a chance
Arnel
If you stick with your plan and don't get hooked on modding then you have a chance
Arnel
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From: Knoxville Tennessee
Background: I purchased a new 2000 A4 Vert with 315 gears and it has 32,000 happy miles. It's a fair weather ride, street time only fun. The only performance mod was a Borla exhaust added in 2001.
Mods, and need your expert advice on:
TTIX Twin turbo kit.
CNC poeted & polished LS1 heads
Small blower cam
3 angle valve job, new springs etc.
LS6 Manifold
New plugs, wires and injectors
Upgraded fuel system
160 degree stat
RPM HD Tranney & TC
All work and tune done by Professional Tuner (to be determined)
Budget amount is 18,000.00
I plan on keeping her at least another 8+ years and want more power/fun. My guess is that with about 8 pounds of boost it would be around 550 RWHP & Torque on a stock lower end. I like 0 to 60 and 30 to 80+ pulls, and would hope that with PS2 305/30/19 that would be my safety factor.
Your thoughts/comments would be helpful. Thanks, Mark
Mods, and need your expert advice on:
TTIX Twin turbo kit.
CNC poeted & polished LS1 heads
Small blower cam
3 angle valve job, new springs etc.
LS6 Manifold
New plugs, wires and injectors
Upgraded fuel system
160 degree stat
RPM HD Tranney & TC
All work and tune done by Professional Tuner (to be determined)
Budget amount is 18,000.00
I plan on keeping her at least another 8+ years and want more power/fun. My guess is that with about 8 pounds of boost it would be around 550 RWHP & Torque on a stock lower end. I like 0 to 60 and 30 to 80+ pulls, and would hope that with PS2 305/30/19 that would be my safety factor.
Your thoughts/comments would be helpful.
Thanks, Mark
Le Mans Master
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: State of Confusion.
I see that you're in Illinois, so the trip to Michigan wouldn't be bad! I recommend that you pm Road Rebel and talk to him! He's the TTiX Guru here and even helped to develop the kit!
I wish that I'd have spent the time to take my car to him! From what I hear (and results of cars that he's done on this forum), he is Very thorough and does the job right! He's also Very Competitively priced for the Quality of work that he does!
Just my .02! Good Luck!
I wish that I'd have spent the time to take my car to him! From what I hear (and results of cars that he's done on this forum), he is Very thorough and does the job right! He's also Very Competitively priced for the Quality of work that he does!
Just my .02! Good Luck!
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Thread Starter
Drifting
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Forsyth Illinois
I see that you're in Illinois, so the trip to Michigan wouldn't be bad! I recommend that you pm Road Rebel and talk to him! He's the TTiX Guru here and even helped to develop the kit!
I wish that I'd have spent the time to take my car to him! From what I hear (and results of cars that he's done on this forum), he is Very thorough and does the job right! He's also Very Competitively priced for the Quality of work that he does!
Just my .02! Good Luck!
I wish that I'd have spent the time to take my car to him! From what I hear (and results of cars that he's done on this forum), he is Very thorough and does the job right! He's also Very Competitively priced for the Quality of work that he does!
Just my .02! Good Luck!
Done
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From: waterloo ontario
St. Jude Donor '08
Background: I purchased a new 2000 A4 Vert with 315 gears and it has 32,000 happy miles. It's a fair weather ride, street time only fun. The only performance mod was a Borla exhaust added in 2001.
Mods, and need your expert advice on:
TTIX Twin turbo kit.
CNC poeted & polished LS1 heads
Small blower cam
3 angle valve job, new springs etc.
LS6 Manifold
New plugs, wires and injectors
Upgraded fuel system
160 degree stat
RPM HD Tranney & TC
All work and tune done by Professional Tuner (to be determined)
Budget amount is 18,000.00
I plan on keeping her at least another 8+ years and want more power/fun. My guess is that with about 8 pounds of boost it would be around 550 RWHP & Torque on a stock lower end. I like 0 to 60 and 30 to 80+ pulls, and would hope that with PS2 305/30/19 that would be my safety factor.
Your thoughts/comments would be helpful. Thanks, Mark
Mods, and need your expert advice on:
TTIX Twin turbo kit.
CNC poeted & polished LS1 heads
Small blower cam
3 angle valve job, new springs etc.
LS6 Manifold
New plugs, wires and injectors
Upgraded fuel system
160 degree stat
RPM HD Tranney & TC
All work and tune done by Professional Tuner (to be determined)
Budget amount is 18,000.00
I plan on keeping her at least another 8+ years and want more power/fun. My guess is that with about 8 pounds of boost it would be around 550 RWHP & Torque on a stock lower end. I like 0 to 60 and 30 to 80+ pulls, and would hope that with PS2 305/30/19 that would be my safety factor.
Your thoughts/comments would be helpful.
Thanks, Mark
Supremacy 1 car at a time
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From: West Chester Pa
Fuel wont be to big of a deal, a good in tank pump and 60lb injectors will do just fine.
Id stay out of the motor, the parts arent expensive but labor can cut into your budget quick.
Bolt the kit onto the stock motor, get a good trans and diff behind it, handle the fuel and get a good tune on it and youll be set.
Dead set on a TT kit? Procharger/Paxton kits can be had for really good deals now and will get you well into you power goals.
Id stay out of the motor, the parts arent expensive but labor can cut into your budget quick.
Bolt the kit onto the stock motor, get a good trans and diff behind it, handle the fuel and get a good tune on it and youll be set.
Dead set on a TT kit? Procharger/Paxton kits can be had for really good deals now and will get you well into you power goals.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: Bay Area, DubCity Ca
Just thought I would throw this in...
I am gathering parts for my APS install on a Stock 2002 Z06. The list I so far have bought...
1. APS kit $7000
2. TEX clutch setup $900
3. BOV's $300
4. Valve springs $225
5. 60lbs Injectors $350
6. 3" Catback $1000
Need
7. A&A Fuel System $1100
8. Tuning $600
9. Misc Oil, gaskets, and parts I may/will break $550
10. Breather Filter Cap $60
This is with me and a few friends putting this on (June after Smog is
done) So this altogether totals $12,850 (math maybe screwy, no calculator in this hospital wing). I am sure that I will break things and am planning for transmission/engine bits down the road...
Hope this helps,
Sam
1. APS kit $7000
2. TEX clutch setup $900
3. BOV's $300
4. Valve springs $225
5. 60lbs Injectors $350
6. 3" Catback $1000
Need
7. A&A Fuel System $1100
8. Tuning $600
9. Misc Oil, gaskets, and parts I may/will break $550
10. Breather Filter Cap $60
This is with me and a few friends putting this on (June after Smog is
done) So this altogether totals $12,850 (math maybe screwy, no calculator in this hospital wing). I am sure that I will break things and am planning for transmission/engine bits down the road...
Hope this helps,
Sam
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Background: I purchased a new 2000 A4 Vert with 315 gears and it has 32,000 happy miles. It's a fair weather ride, street time only fun. The only performance mod was a Borla exhaust added in 2001.
Mods, and need your expert advice on:
TTIX Twin turbo kit.
CNC poeted & polished LS1 heads
Small blower cam
3 angle valve job, new springs etc.
LS6 Manifold
New plugs, wires and injectors
Upgraded fuel system
160 degree stat
RPM HD Tranney & TC
All work and tune done by Professional Tuner (to be determined)
Budget amount is 18,000.00
I plan on keeping her at least another 8+ years and want more power/fun. My guess is that with about 8 pounds of boost it would be around 550 RWHP & Torque on a stock lower end. I like 0 to 60 and 30 to 80+ pulls, and would hope that with PS2 305/30/19 that would be my safety factor.
Your thoughts/comments would be helpful. Thanks, Mark
Mods, and need your expert advice on:
TTIX Twin turbo kit.
CNC poeted & polished LS1 heads
Small blower cam
3 angle valve job, new springs etc.
LS6 Manifold
New plugs, wires and injectors
Upgraded fuel system
160 degree stat
RPM HD Tranney & TC
All work and tune done by Professional Tuner (to be determined)
Budget amount is 18,000.00
I plan on keeping her at least another 8+ years and want more power/fun. My guess is that with about 8 pounds of boost it would be around 550 RWHP & Torque on a stock lower end. I like 0 to 60 and 30 to 80+ pulls, and would hope that with PS2 305/30/19 that would be my safety factor.
Your thoughts/comments would be helpful.
Thanks, MarkIf you look at my sig you will see the potential of the LS1, they are excellent when you throw parts at them!
You will exceed you goals and be really happy!
i would suggest that you put in your budget a ALKY CONTROL Methanol kit!
Thanks,Matt
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Drifting
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From: Forsyth Illinois
Thanks guys for all your help and comments. They are all appreciated.
I have decided that twins are the way for me, but sounds like I may not need to get into the engine for my goals.
I will keep you updated as things unfold.
Mark
I have decided that twins are the way for me, but sounds like I may not need to get into the engine for my goals.
I will keep you updated as things unfold.
Mark