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Thanks! We always appreciate the positive focus and words of encouragement. As for TS&P vs LME, we spoke to both companies in some detail about this build. We were VERY impressed with them both. Seriously, we could not have gone wrong either way. Money wasn't really in the equation because at the end of the day, they were similarly priced, with TS&P slightly in favor (and we do mean ever-so-slightly). TS&P is closer to us, we've used them in the past with absolutely perfect results. So all things considered, we ultimately gave the nod to TS&P (not taking anything away from LME. He was perfect and his customer service is DEFINITELY on point)! In fact, I have a 4th gen T/A that is next on the fast car project list. There is a high likelihood that I could use LME for our future engine plans on that build.
Thanks for the insight into your decision! Can you give a brake down of the setup you picked?
MSD P/N: 2700 - Custom Atomic Airforce Intake manifold. It has been sent to Prometh for a direct injection hardline setup. The lettering is going to be shaved off and custom cerakoted. I believe it might be a 9 injector setup.
American Racing Headers - 2" to 2 1/8" x 3 1/2" collectors stepped headers for 1K+ applications. Being ceramic coated at the moment.
GM Custom plumbed Gen 5 LT1 oil pan for oil fed S/C unit.
Wow this build looks awesome, best of luck with it!!
Thanks Doug! Still waiting on getting our ECS / Paxton 2200HD back from the powder coater. Keeping my fingers crossed for this weekend. I think I was at a 2.95" S/C pulley on our former 8 rib setup but need to see if I can go a hair smaller on the upcoming 10 rib. Also called Prometh Injection today to get an update on our MSD Atomic Airforce Intake but I haven't heard back from them as of yet. They started work on the MSD unit 32 days ago. Should be getting close! Can't wait to see the new and improved version of it. For a non-sheet metal intake, it should look pretty trick!
DAY 84 ...I think I was at a 2.95" S/C pulley on our former 8 rib setup but need to see if I can go a hair smaller on the upcoming 10 rib. ...
I've seen some of the serpentine supercharger pulleys with grooves cut or machined at what looks like 90° to the serpentine ribs; a relief cut for lack of my knowing the proper term.
As I understand it those help the pulley grip the belt just a bit better (perhaps as a stop gap to get by with a lower rib count? ) .
I was wondering if you had ordered your 10 rib that way, or if the 10 rib was to keep from having to do that?
I've seen some of the serpentine supercharger pulleys with grooves cut or machined at what looks like 90° to the serpentine ribs; a relief cut for lack of my knowing the proper term.
As I understand it those help the pulley grip the belt just a bit better (perhaps as a stop gap to get by with a lower rib count? ) .
I was wondering if you had ordered your 10 rib that way, or if the 10 rib was to keep from having to do that?
The 10 rib setup has not been ordered yet but it's on our short list of things to do. Are you talking about ZPE Industries Griptec? If so, the short answer is yes. On our former non-Griptec 8 rib setup at our previous HP levels, belt slippage was an issue that we had to address a few times. On this new setup, it will be addressed by adding a 10 rib Griptec belt and pulley solution. That should be adequate for our particular needs.
I've seen some of the serpentine supercharger pulleys with grooves cut or machined at what looks like 90° to the serpentine ribs; a relief cut for lack of my knowing the proper term.
As I understand it those help the pulley grip the belt just a bit better (perhaps as a stop gap to get by with a lower rib count? ) .
I was wondering if you had ordered your 10 rib that way, or if the 10 rib was to keep from having to do that?
We've accomplished 32psi on an F1X with the Grip-Tec pulley's on an 8 rib setup. They work great and Michael could probably get the 8rib to achieve whatever he wanted the grip-tec. That being said the only reason we did not go 10rib because it was not available for what we were doing. The 10 rib is a better setup and puts less linear stress on the belt, when shooting to for 4 digit dyno numbers you generally want the best of everything.
Here is a picture of a Level 3 Grip-Tec pulley, you can see the micro CNC machining in the grooves and how they are so beneficial to belt traction.
Contact was made with Mike at Specialized Performance Coatings in Arlington, Texas. Our AR Headers, X pipe and Corsa Exhaust Tips should be ready this upcoming Tuesday, assuming there are no hiccups or unseen delays.
Spoke with Prometh today and things are moving in a positive direction. All I can say at this point is, we will have a direct injected methanol / MSD intake setup that will have a lot of time and effort invested as well as consideration to function and presentation and much attention to detail. Its appearance should be aesthetically unique in the C7 Gen V LT series engine arena with the main focus being able to support our HP level needs. Hopefully, if everything gets done on schedule, we should have it back to us within a few weeks.
Finally, the last batch of powder coated items should be ready in a few days. Joe at Top Koat always does a great job and I'm never left disappointed. Personally, I can't wait to see our ECS / Paxton blower housing. Although I have seen some very nice setups over the years, not a lot of owners get their centri blowers coated. Probably considered an unnecessary expense but hey, we didn't come all this way to only do everything "right" only 95% of the time. LOL!
The 10 rib setup has not been ordered yet but it's on our short list of things to do. Are you talking about ZPE Industries Griptec? If so, the short answer is yes. On our former non-Griptec 8 rib setup at our previous HP levels, belt slippage was an issue that we had to address a few times. On this new setup, it will be addressed by adding a 10 rib Griptec belt and pulley solution. That should be adequate for our particular needs.
Originally Posted by Eddie @ WEAPON-X
We've accomplished 32psi on an F1X with the Grip-Tec pulley's on an 8 rib setup. They work great and Michael could probably get the 8rib to achieve whatever he wanted the grip-tec. That being said the only reason we did not go 10rib because it was not available for what we were doing. The 10 rib is a better setup and puts less linear stress on the belt, when shooting to for 4 digit dyno numbers you generally want the best of everything.
Here is a picture of a Level 3 Grip-Tec pulley, you can see the micro CNC machining in the grooves and how they are so beneficial to belt traction.
Thank you both, no, I was thinking of a less developed, and much less impressive looking mod to the pulley's surface.
I hadn't heard of Grip-Tec before now.
Grip-Tec certainly looks the part.
I certainly agree that this build level needs the best.
Just another small update, albeit a welcomed one. I got a call from my CERAMIC coater and my POWDER coater (two different businesses) today. My headers / cross pipe / exhaust tips and various engine related powder coated metal parts are ready for pick up! I'll be sure to snap some pictures of the finished products.
Our C7 is already at our builders shop so I'll have to figure out how to transport all of our acquired parts down there. I'll still have to send our ECS / Paxton blower back to Paxton for reassembly. Once that ticket is paid out, Paxton will ship it back to us, ready to go. I've also chatted with Prometh and it looks like they are getting close to finalizing their "work of art creation" on our MSD intake manifold.
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