Eforce LS2 Supercharger build on a 2002 Z06
Currently putting together a 2002 Z06 with 38k Miles. I have already upgraded the clutch, fuel and exhaust as well as a few other mods.
The car is in great shape. I will be running it on low boost as the engine is stock. Sneak Peek: anyone who cant see the pictures try downloading the "Photobucket Hotlink Fix" extension for Chrome browser. https://i1142.photobucket.com/albums...ercharger.jpeg Induction: Edelbrock Eforce Pro Tuner Kit #1595 (no pulley, injectors etc.) LS2+ 90mm Throttle body and Caspers adapter harness 3.875 Pulley Exhaust: Kooks 1 7/8 Long Tube Headers to High Flow Catted X Pipe Stock Z06 Titanium mufflers Accessory drive: Upgraded Power Steering / Alt bracket 04 style ATI Performance Dampener stock size Pinned crank ARP Crank Bolt Drivetrain: Spec Stage 3+ Single disc clutch (EDIT I WOULD RECOMMEND A DIFFERENT CLUTCH / Too touchy. My 8 year old S3+ is not like the new ones. New 04 Slave cylinder Remote Slave Bleeder Hindson Fuel: AEM 320 LPH Gutted Bucket to Bracket Racetronix Hotwire Harness upgrade Deatchwerks 60lb EV6 Injectors (shorty) EV6 to EV1 Harness adapters Conversion kit: Lingenfelter Eforce C5 kit Engine: LS3 Water pump (to fit the Eforce tensioner / idler brackets) Hypertech 160* thermostat LS3 radiator hoses ATI Race Dampener (stock size) Modified LS1 Valley Cover to flush knock sensor harness and countersunk bolts NGK plugs Hindson Engine Lowering Mounts So far the build is going great. I have the clutch installed with the stock machined flywheel, new pilot bearing, and new throw out bearing. I did the rear main seal as well while it was apart. I am shooting for a tame 500hp on this one on low boost for now. Results: 500RWHP and tame as stock. If you dont pop the hood or mash the gas you would never know it was supercharged. If you have too much free time the playlist can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...oaVR4dbSzjclhM |
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Cool build. What are you planning to do with the hood?
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I just did a test fit. Unfortunately Edelbrock sent me the blower sealed up with metal shavings so Its gonna have to sit a while until they send me another. With the hood insulation removed it can be shut but it contacts the blower in 2 locations without the throttle body. Need to go back to the garage and see how the tb fits. The supercharger hits the middle spar as well as an inch on the rearward spar. I looked at the torque tube and its sitting about 1/2" up from the torque tube cover with the included slightly thicker Lingenfelter cradle spacers. I have seen lowering mounts that could potentially drop it another 1/4". If I commit to cutting the stock hood It may be possible. If not I am prepared to get a taller hood if needed. I really like the "High Rise" as it keeps the factory hood lines that I am a fan of.
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Nice build. I always wondered why edelbrock did not make this kit for the c5. should be nice. your car will be nice when completed. I like fact that your are modding the car but not making it a frankentein on wheels with a grab bag of parts and ugly race modifications like some others here on this forum like to do. You should have a nice street car when done.
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Originally Posted by CamaroRick
(Post 1598804158)
I just did a test fit. Unfortunately Edelbrock sent me the blower sealed up with metal shavings so Its gonna have to sit a while until they send me another. With the hood insulation removed it can be shut but it contacts the blower in 2 locations without the throttle body. Need to go back to the garage and see how the tb fits. The supercharger hits the middle spar as well as an inch on the rearward spar. I looked at the torque tube and its sitting about 1/2" up from the torque tube cover with the included slightly thicker Lingenfelter cradle spacers. I have seen lowering mounts that could potentially drop it another 1/4". If I commit to cutting the stock hood It may be possible. If not I am prepared to get a taller hood if needed. I really like the "High Rise" as it keeps the factory hood lines that I am a fan of.
I wouldn't blame you for just going with an aftermarket hood, but if you manage to fit this under a stock hood, even with a little cutting, you would be a hero :flag: |
Originally Posted by TastyBacon
(Post 1598816535)
Interesting. I looked at PD blower options for the C5 a while back but the requirement of an aftermarket hood was a deal breaker. You looking at the Hinson engine mounts? Their website says the current version is .300" shorter.
I wouldn't blame you for just going with an aftermarket hood, but if you manage to fit this under a stock hood, even with a little cutting, you would be a hero :flag: Just got the front accessories on. Latest update can be seen here: The throttle body seems to fit. Lingenfelter used their custom C5 Style DBW throttle body that seems to have a larger external dimensions vs an LS2 up 90mm. I dont think it will be a problem. Heres a picture with the throttle body installed https://i1142.photobucket.com/albums...203_224001.jpg and update video. Its a long one: |
Subscribed to your videos, I am enjoying this series! I was considering doing a similar project in a year or two, so very curious how this ends up.
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talk to Funcool about how he fit his under the stock hood.
i originally looked at the Hinson mounts before deciding on the AMT set... until i was made aware of the clearance issues lower mounts can cause without counter-intuitive or expensive extra mods. and you tell yourself that you'll be happy with 500 :lol: just give it a few months until you get used to how it drives & start getting bored. i started at 480 on my LS1 & that lasted a whole 9 months. 540 tided me over for 6yrs on account of other cash priorities. expecting mid-600s when i get it back soon. it really is a sickness. |
I don’t have a stock hood, after market. |
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My buddies car c5 vette |
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.cor...d6a2977eca.png Just buy a raised hood, makes it a lot easier. |
Originally Posted by FunCool
(Post 1598831428)
I don’t have a stock hood, after market. well then i can't remember who got theirs to work with a stock one, but i coulda swore i saw one on here a couple years ago. |
Well I think Ill give these a shot. Its so close already! Still waiting on the new supercharger to arrive. Ive got everything pretty much done so I should have it running soon!
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so with those shorter engine mounts, from what AMT told me, i'd make sure to check your oil pan to front spring clearance when it's done (if you ain't got coil-overs), and also verify the steering rack ain't too close to the balancer (they recommend an underdrive, which don't help on blower cars... especially non-jackshaft ones).
if those clearances are still good, awesome! |
Originally Posted by _zebra
(Post 1598869458)
so with those shorter engine mounts, from what AMT told me, i'd make sure to check your oil pan to front spring clearance when it's done (if you ain't got coil-overs), and also verify the steering rack ain't too close to the balancer (they recommend an underdrive, which don't help on blower cars... especially non-jackshaft ones).
if those clearances are still good, awesome! |
Originally Posted by Turpid porpoise
(Post 1598869917)
When I installed the Hinson shorty mounts and C6 oil pan my pan was basically resting on the spring when the car was on jack stands which made me nervous enough to go to coilovers but I never really checked clearance with the wheels on the ground.
I really like the short Hinson mounts. I’ve put them in 2 of my 3 vetted and a stock size in the 3rd. They hold up very well. I’ll have a set of the short ones for sale here soon, as I’m going to a motor plate setup. |
The problem I found is when you lower the engine, when you won’t more boost with a bigger crank pulley 8 or 8.5 size the belt won’t slip on the crank. This was happening with 8 and 10 rip set up
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Originally Posted by Capthuff
(Post 1598870337)
I had the same thing with the short Hinson mounts and the car on jack stands. On the ground, plenty of room.
I really like the short Hinson mounts. I’ve put them in 2 of my 3 vetted and a stock size in the 3rd. They hold up very well. I’ll have a set of the short ones for sale here soon, as I’m going to a motor plate setup. |
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