Anything else before adding S/C...
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Anything else before adding S/C...
Adding a ATI s/c soon...what should I up grade before adding power...
Please list MUST Do's and WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE items...
I am wondering about engine and tranny...forged internals ? Hardened out put shaft ????
Thanks for your time and expertise
Please list MUST Do's and WOULD BE NICE TO HAVE items...
I am wondering about engine and tranny...forged internals ? Hardened out put shaft ????
Thanks for your time and expertise
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Re: Anything else before adding S/C... (C54EVER)
You MUST DO another aftermarket clutch assembly, run not more than 5 lbs of boost on a Z06.
NICE TO HAVE items are an 8 rib setup, single intercooler with the laid down radiator... and proper (conservative) tuning to keep it all together.
What exactly are you planning on getting for your car in the way of a S/C kit??
VR
NICE TO HAVE items are an 8 rib setup, single intercooler with the laid down radiator... and proper (conservative) tuning to keep it all together.
What exactly are you planning on getting for your car in the way of a S/C kit??
VR
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Re: Anything else before adding S/C... (supercoupe01)
New tires!!!!! 
Strangely enough after I changed out all my clutch fluid and wrapped the lines in reflective thermal matting I am shifting fine, no dead clutch pedal. I am not sure how long the factory clutch is going to live. I do not do high rpm clutch dumps and I still have the factory size tires. Sooo needless to say I have no traction, BUT I still have a clutch....
Good Luck,
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Re: Anything else before adding S/C... (SideStep)
You can probably live with the clutch for a while. Mine lasted over a year, and it's not the stronger Z06 clutch.
The Racetronix fuel pump would be nice. It gives you a little margin for error.
I think the only absolute must have, given that you keep the boost to 5 or 6 psi, is a good tune.
The Racetronix fuel pump would be nice. It gives you a little margin for error.
I think the only absolute must have, given that you keep the boost to 5 or 6 psi, is a good tune.
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Re: Anything else before adding S/C... (SleepieAce)
The Racetronix fuel pump would be nice. It gives you a little margin for error.
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Re: Anything else before adding S/C... (C54EVER)
C54EVER - You and I are in the same boat - prepping our vettes for a S/C. 
Regarding "must have" and "would be nice" - check out my sig below for my current and planned mods (you'll see the A&A ATI Procharger listed with the typical accessories you'll need).
Good luck!
Regarding "must have" and "would be nice" - check out my sig below for my current and planned mods (you'll see the A&A ATI Procharger listed with the typical accessories you'll need).
Good luck!
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Re: Anything else before adding S/C... (mdhmi)
Must haves:
1.) don't skimp on fuel, upgrade the fuel pump for safety sake
2.) a GOOD tune, plan on buying LS1Edit. If you are a DIY type, don't forget to adjust the cat overtemp values and the max torque tables. AFR should be in the mid/high 11s unless you are going to run retarded timing. Do NOT trust the Superchips stuff, go ahead and use those, but double check it yourself. IMO, spending the $$s for a tuner to do it is a "must have."
3.) Snell rated helmet since you WILL want to take it down the quarter mile
Should haves:
1.) Headers for the increased air flow
2.) New airbox to let the blower work easier, stock c5 is restrictive
3.) Upgrade rear tire width, depending on your driving habits, consider BFG KDs
If you are going mid 400s RWHP or higher
4.) Hardened output shaft
5.) New clutch (do this before you put on long tube headers)
1.) don't skimp on fuel, upgrade the fuel pump for safety sake
2.) a GOOD tune, plan on buying LS1Edit. If you are a DIY type, don't forget to adjust the cat overtemp values and the max torque tables. AFR should be in the mid/high 11s unless you are going to run retarded timing. Do NOT trust the Superchips stuff, go ahead and use those, but double check it yourself. IMO, spending the $$s for a tuner to do it is a "must have."
3.) Snell rated helmet since you WILL want to take it down the quarter mile
Should haves:
1.) Headers for the increased air flow
2.) New airbox to let the blower work easier, stock c5 is restrictive
3.) Upgrade rear tire width, depending on your driving habits, consider BFG KDs
If you are going mid 400s RWHP or higher
4.) Hardened output shaft
5.) New clutch (do this before you put on long tube headers)
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Re: Anything else before adding S/C... (vetterdstr)
I will most likely go with Procharger or Vortech with Andy's kit at A&A and have him do all the work.
Thanks to all for the input. My shopping list is rounding out nicely.
[Modified by C54EVER, 9:47 PM 5/28/2004]
Thanks to all for the input. My shopping list is rounding out nicely.
You MUST DO another aftermarket clutch assembly, run not more than 5 lbs of boost on a Z06.
NICE TO HAVE items are an 8 rib setup, single intercooler with the laid down radiator... and proper (conservative) tuning to keep it all together.
What exactly are you planning on getting for your car in the way of a S/C kit??
VR
NICE TO HAVE items are an 8 rib setup, single intercooler with the laid down radiator... and proper (conservative) tuning to keep it all together.
What exactly are you planning on getting for your car in the way of a S/C kit??
VR
[Modified by C54EVER, 9:47 PM 5/28/2004]
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Re: Anything else before adding S/C... (supercoupe01)
New tires!!!!!
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Re: Anything else before adding S/C... (SideStep)
New tires!!!!!
NO JOKE...
Strangely enough after I changed out all my clutch fluid and wrapped the lines in reflective thermal matting I am shifting fine, no dead clutch pedal. I am not sure how long the factory clutch is going to live. I do not do high rpm clutch dumps and I still have the factory size tires. Sooo needless to say I have no traction, BUT I still have a clutch....
Good Luck,
NO JOKE...
Strangely enough after I changed out all my clutch fluid and wrapped the lines in reflective thermal matting I am shifting fine, no dead clutch pedal. I am not sure how long the factory clutch is going to live. I do not do high rpm clutch dumps and I still have the factory size tires. Sooo needless to say I have no traction, BUT I still have a clutch....
Good Luck,
You are doing better than me. I spun my McLeod Twin street and it is being rebuilt with Kevlar. Live-N-Learn.
C5FOREVER
I think everyone has given you great advice. Fuel is very import for longevity of the enginee. Tires, well you will be the best judge of how important they are. If you don't launch on the street or strip, but just take it on a roll, then you can they would certainly fall under nice to have. Clutch pretty much falls the same way. If you are not launching, then you probably will be fine for a while.
Tune and fuel are very important. If you will be putting down ~500+ rwhp, then the stock fuel pump will most likely have to be upgraded..
Good Luck! and Enjoy
[Modified by 2k1vert, 10:23 PM 5/30/2004]