My final build thread. I plan on it being epic!
10-26-2015, 07:40 PM
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My final build thread
And so it begins…my final build thread.
I'll continue to work on customer cars as well as mine, but as far as these big builds on mine, this is it.
Since before I even bought my Z, I’ve wanted to be TT. No system out there ever looked fully appealing. There was always something that wasn’t right whether it be small wastegates, turbos or downpipes, poor placement, oil drain issues, spooling problems and the list goes on.
I finally discovered a manifold design that doesn't require the sacrifices that the others have.
I love this car. I have spent more than I care to say on it. It’s far beyond ridiculous, but I’ve always considered it a hobby, not an investment and I’m having a great time.
Being my final build, I decided to do it right, with almost no expense spared.
Here are some of the build details:
Power Adders:
Custom twin turbo manifolds made from schedule 10 321 stainless.
Custom intercooler designed by me.
With a 6” core, it’s the highest flowing intercooler I’ve seen.
3.5” down pipes into custom 3.5” exhaust
Custom 4” inlet pipes
Precision Billet 6870 turbos with T4 housings
Custom designed and built radiator, fan and cradle assembly
Custom Nitrous Express dual stage nitrous system including their Maximizer 4 controller, which operates one or two separate stages of nitrous based on either time, RPM, MPH, throttle percentage or boost pressure, their two stage plate system utilizing 2 sets of ProPower Lightning series solenoids, billet bracket for twin bottles that include Lightning 45 bottle valves, electronic nitrous pressure gauge and electric remote bottle openers.
The H-Squared Racing engine is no longer a part of this build. They will never touch anything I own again. I changed to a Dart SHP Pro iron block.
My motor is getting updated with a new set of custom hard anodized Wiseco pistons with tool steel rings from Total seal and topped off with a special coating from Coating Source of Houston. The crown coating is called CBX and is a thermal barrier which reduces part temperature. Keeps heat in combustion chamber longer through the power stroke. They’re also coating the combustion chambers, valve faces and exhaust ports with CBX. The bottom side of the pistons is getting a thermal dispersant coating that helps by increasing the ability of the parts to release heat. Because it didn’t make technical sense to me, I thought it might be BS. The more I looked, the more I found and the more I read, the more I understood and believed in the idea of using it. Here’s one interesting article about it. http://www.gizmag.com/nanostructure-...-faster/15384/
I think we’re doing the rods and crank with yet a third coating. It’s an oil shedding thermal barrier designed to keep the heat out of the parts and help the oil get back to the sump more quickly. Speaking of cranks, I decided to buy a Sonny Bryant billet center weighted crank.
I spoke with Brian Tooley extensively about going to solid roller and while he was against it, I had my heart set on it and finally talked him into helping me come up with a cam to suit my needs. It’s a grind that they’ve never tried before on any LS motor, so I’m excited to try it out. Along with the solid roller cam, I had to get the supporting valve train, including 700+lb springs, retainers, and a set of DLC coated Jesel solid roller lifters. Since the lifters are oversized, the machine shop is going to have to open up the lifter bores and install a set of Jesel bushings. I don’t want to forget my good friend Mark Mastrojohn for hooking me up with the Jesel product. For rockers, I chose a set of Crower shaft mounted stainless rockers.
This time, for oiling, I’m going with a ARE dry sump system, using a Katech pump.
Topping off the motor, I bought a Shaun's Custom Alloy billet intake manifold. I believe I have all the parts to make great power and be able to reliably spin the motor to 8K.
I wanted to get the thread started a while back, but having the time seems to get more and more difficult. I’ll leave you with this to read, but pictures will come soon, I promise!
I'll continue to work on customer cars as well as mine, but as far as these big builds on mine, this is it.
Since before I even bought my Z, I’ve wanted to be TT. No system out there ever looked fully appealing. There was always something that wasn’t right whether it be small wastegates, turbos or downpipes, poor placement, oil drain issues, spooling problems and the list goes on.
I finally discovered a manifold design that doesn't require the sacrifices that the others have.
I love this car. I have spent more than I care to say on it. It’s far beyond ridiculous, but I’ve always considered it a hobby, not an investment and I’m having a great time.
Being my final build, I decided to do it right, with almost no expense spared.
Here are some of the build details:
Power Adders:
Custom twin turbo manifolds made from schedule 10 321 stainless.
Custom intercooler designed by me.
With a 6” core, it’s the highest flowing intercooler I’ve seen.
3.5” down pipes into custom 3.5” exhaust
Custom 4” inlet pipes
Precision Billet 6870 turbos with T4 housings
Custom designed and built radiator, fan and cradle assembly
Custom Nitrous Express dual stage nitrous system including their Maximizer 4 controller, which operates one or two separate stages of nitrous based on either time, RPM, MPH, throttle percentage or boost pressure, their two stage plate system utilizing 2 sets of ProPower Lightning series solenoids, billet bracket for twin bottles that include Lightning 45 bottle valves, electronic nitrous pressure gauge and electric remote bottle openers.
The H-Squared Racing engine is no longer a part of this build. They will never touch anything I own again. I changed to a Dart SHP Pro iron block.
My motor is getting updated with a new set of custom hard anodized Wiseco pistons with tool steel rings from Total seal and topped off with a special coating from Coating Source of Houston. The crown coating is called CBX and is a thermal barrier which reduces part temperature. Keeps heat in combustion chamber longer through the power stroke. They’re also coating the combustion chambers, valve faces and exhaust ports with CBX. The bottom side of the pistons is getting a thermal dispersant coating that helps by increasing the ability of the parts to release heat. Because it didn’t make technical sense to me, I thought it might be BS. The more I looked, the more I found and the more I read, the more I understood and believed in the idea of using it. Here’s one interesting article about it. http://www.gizmag.com/nanostructure-...-faster/15384/
I think we’re doing the rods and crank with yet a third coating. It’s an oil shedding thermal barrier designed to keep the heat out of the parts and help the oil get back to the sump more quickly. Speaking of cranks, I decided to buy a Sonny Bryant billet center weighted crank.
I spoke with Brian Tooley extensively about going to solid roller and while he was against it, I had my heart set on it and finally talked him into helping me come up with a cam to suit my needs. It’s a grind that they’ve never tried before on any LS motor, so I’m excited to try it out. Along with the solid roller cam, I had to get the supporting valve train, including 700+lb springs, retainers, and a set of DLC coated Jesel solid roller lifters. Since the lifters are oversized, the machine shop is going to have to open up the lifter bores and install a set of Jesel bushings. I don’t want to forget my good friend Mark Mastrojohn for hooking me up with the Jesel product. For rockers, I chose a set of Crower shaft mounted stainless rockers.
This time, for oiling, I’m going with a ARE dry sump system, using a Katech pump.
Topping off the motor, I bought a Shaun's Custom Alloy billet intake manifold. I believe I have all the parts to make great power and be able to reliably spin the motor to 8K.
I wanted to get the thread started a while back, but having the time seems to get more and more difficult. I’ll leave you with this to read, but pictures will come soon, I promise!
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10-26-2015, 08:09 PM
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Best to you Brett on the final adventure, we all know that BS! You always have some pretty cool tricks up your sleeve, looking forward to the finished product!
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10-26-2015, 08:16 PM
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Humbled by the kudo's sent my way 
. Your build is going to be epic, and glad to be a part of it. Can't wait to see this come together!
P.S. Don't become friends with Bret and talk about cars.. your bank account will hate you
. Your build is going to be epic, and glad to be a part of it. Can't wait to see this come together!P.S. Don't become friends with Bret and talk about cars.. your bank account will hate you
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10-26-2015, 09:02 PM
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C5 of Year Winner (performance mods) 2019
... I credit him for inspiring me to do some of the things I have done to my car as well as spending my money
... really looking forward to seeing this, give me a call if you need a hand
10-26-2015, 09:20 PM
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10-26-2015, 09:24 PM
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Thanks everyone! I need to sit down and sort through some pics and I'll get em uploaded.
It's never any fun getting in trouble by yourself is it?
Definitely giving you a call.
I bought a new toy to help with the build. You'll need to come check it out.
I almost forgot to mention the Haltech Elite 2500 with dual CANbus widebands, Flex fuel sensor and 8 EGT's that are going on the car. Silly me.
I bought a new toy to help with the build. You'll need to come check it out.
I almost forgot to mention the Haltech Elite 2500 with dual CANbus widebands, Flex fuel sensor and 8 EGT's that are going on the car. Silly me.
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10-26-2015, 09:26 PM
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10-26-2015, 09:33 PM
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ISIS SUCKS FAT CHOAD
Truer words have never been spoken!
I'm kind of worried about going for a ride in it because I already know what it's going to lead to!
10-26-2015, 09:44 PM
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Safety Car
With that insanity of power potential. ........ what trans are you hoping holds it down?
Sweet build layout though
Sweet build layout though
Man, I gotta keep up on this one...
10-26-2015, 10:25 PM
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Jeeeez! that's gonna be wicked sick! 
This will be a beast for sure -
Question:
Nitrous? Why? to spool the turbos faster? (gotta help me out )-
How much power are you shooting for?
Thanks,Matt
This will be a beast for sure -
Question:
Nitrous? Why? to spool the turbos faster? (gotta help me out
)- How much power are you shooting for?
Thanks,Matt
10-26-2015, 10:32 PM
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