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So I've I've met all of my goals. The rev-speed is very fast, it looks stock, and pretty much sounds stock at idle.
I need to behave myself for a few hundred miles while the engine and clutch break-in.
So I've I've met all of my goals. The rev-speed is very fast, it looks stock, and pretty much sounds stock at idle.
I need to behave myself for a few hundred miles while the engine and clutch break-in.
Duuude, that sounds amazing at idle and no one could tell that's not completely stock. I'm a little envious of your build, it sounds like the kind of build I've been thinking about for years but haven't pulled the trigger on at all. Nicely done man!
UPDATE -
Got chassis dyno'd yesterday and the results are no. No real surprises here The SAE numbers are about 8WHP lower. In general this dyno tends to read a little more conservative but the curves are accurate. The engine looks and sounds stock and passes all CA Smog. C5 transaxles are ~ 13% drivetrain loss, so this is right about 450 FWHP, as expected
Peak HP is about 900 RPM lower than I expected, but I'm happy with the results. This torque curve is very "me" ie there's power everywhere.
For those following along at home, this is on Factory 2002 Z06 fuel injectors, they peaked out at 89% during the tuning. A little more than I'd like in a perfect world, but still safe.
LS6 chassis dyno Would more power be nice... always. But with the goal of a smog legal car that's bullet proof, I'm saying mission accomplished. In a perfect world I would have run a little more cam. I really couldn't have gone with any more duration and still had the factory programming get me through smog (damn you CARB)
The car drives great, smoother than a new one and just goes.
I a couple years it may get an A&A supercharger kit, but for now great canyon carver.
Awesome! Seems like a solid result overall for your goal. Thanks for sharing with us.
Hope you don't mind some questions/comments:
Have you gotten enough "normal" miles on it to get a feel for fuel consumption? I'm curious how it compares to stock.
Sounds like you're running a stock tune to pass smog. Was this dyno on the stock tune, or have you gotten it tuned and you just flash stock tune for smog purposes?
Not sure how closely you're following the upcoming governor race, but the republican candidates (who seem to be doing well in the race so far) are touting abolishment of CARB. Will be very interesting to see how all that plays out. I've also been hearing things about the Trump admin/EPA pushing on CARB and some effects that may be having. All of this has really been pertinent to me as a CA resident car-guy subjected to the same restrictions you are.
Awesome! Seems like a solid result overall for your goal. Thanks for sharing with us.
Hope you don't mind some questions/comments:
Have you gotten enough "normal" miles on it to get a feel for fuel consumption? I'm curious how it compares to stock.
Sounds like you're running a stock tune to pass smog. Was this dyno on the stock tune, or have you gotten it tuned and you just flash stock tune for smog purposes?
Not sure how closely you're following the upcoming governor race, but the republican candidates (who seem to be doing well in the race so far) are touting abolishment of CARB. Will be very interesting to see how all that plays out. I've also been hearing things about the Trump admin/EPA pushing on CARB and some effects that may be having. All of this has really been pertinent to me as a CA resident car-guy subjected to the same restrictions you are.
Answers
1. I don't pay attention at all - I'd have to know what the fuel mileage was before.
2. This is on a custom tune, which I am told is compliant with the smog check regulations. I had the car running for several weeks on a OEM tune. Ran fine, just not a smooth. I will likely flash back to factory tune for the actual smog inspection for an added measure of confidence.
3. CARB was created and can only be dissolved by the California legislature. Abolishing CARB is quite simply not within the power of the office of the Governor. I don't want to bring politics here, this is pure legal fact.
