OK, here we go...ZR1 power for the SLC
ZR1 In A Box: GM Performance Parts Carting LS9 Crate Engine To SEMA
ZR1 In A Box: GM Performance Parts Carting LS9 Crate Engine To SEMA
A New SLC Powerplant Option
- Thread starter teak360
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Thats great news as I heard from a GM insider that " the management" word was the LS9 would not be a crate package...glad he was mistaken
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Wait until you see what we did on the SEMA car to hide them....
Mesa, the LSx plastic covers are ugly (to me). I prefer to see the "stuff". Blue or red plug wires and mostly hidden bright red valve covers peek through just enough to make it look serious. I used G2 high temp epoxy caliper paint (2 kits) and sprayed the accessory bracket as well. Overall look is okay, acceptable to me. Engine is at dyno shop right now, will post photos when I get it back in about a week.
Brian Hamilton
I'm on the verge of touching myself inappropriatel
OR, you could just go with a 4 rotor like me and be different... :thumbsup:
When driving the SLC, be careful when leaning toward the passenger to yell in his ear, that thing will suck your head right in!
Yep, the plastic covers are not too much better. I just think the valve covers are too wimpy looking and on top of that there are unattractive coil packs stuck on them.
I'll check the engine out next week, see if there is a clue on turning the assembly around. Actually if the TB is high enough to clear the upper frame cross rail behind the seats, then one could run the air intake duct down between the top of the seats to make the hook up. Of course the induction noise might be a bit much RIGHT next to your ear...
But then you could be "different" and order up a rotary spinning at a bizzillion RPM. Don't forget the cotton swabs in the ears to sop up the bleeding.
You go Bwian!
I'll check the engine out next week, see if there is a clue on turning the assembly around. Actually if the TB is high enough to clear the upper frame cross rail behind the seats, then one could run the air intake duct down between the top of the seats to make the hook up. Of course the induction noise might be a bit much RIGHT next to your ear...
But then you could be "different" and order up a rotary spinning at a bizzillion RPM. Don't forget the cotton swabs in the ears to sop up the bleeding.
You go Bwian!
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Mesa, don't forget that with the current LSx engines the intake is symetrical and can be reversed to place the throttle body toward the back of the car...Same with the valve covers years 2000 +
I'm using a modified LS-1 with a Z-06 intake and FBW throttle body. I have reversed the intake and valve covers. The valve covers were swapped around simply because the oil fill is more convenient. Check the photo's of Frans car, the intake is reversed.
I'm using a modified LS-1 with a Z-06 intake and FBW throttle body. I have reversed the intake and valve covers. The valve covers were swapped around simply because the oil fill is more convenient. Check the photo's of Frans car, the intake is reversed.
Don't forget that with the LS9 you would have to figure something out for the pully that drives the supercharger.
This has been discussed on the GTM forum which also uses the LSx with a reversed intake. One of the guys there was going to put on a Magnacharger, not sure if he did it in the end.
This has been discussed on the GTM forum which also uses the LSx with a reversed intake. One of the guys there was going to put on a Magnacharger, not sure if he did it in the end.
Well these may help out the guys that feel that way about the coils and dont want to relocate them to another area. Enclosed Coil
One of the features (for me at least) is the "all business" look of the LSx engines with the exposed coil packs. It does not resemble an old iron SBC at all. This is why I chose to paint the valve covers. It is just enough to break up the "busyness" of the coil packs and harness. Cost was about $75. These rocker covers are a little expensive. Glitter won't make more HP!
Molleur,
Take a look at Scooters Performance. They have carbon fiber valve covers and coil-pack bracketry for those who like "exposed" look.
Doc Kaler
Take a look at Scooters Performance. They have carbon fiber valve covers and coil-pack bracketry for those who like "exposed" look.
Doc Kaler
There was no LS9 at the show on a stand...but the GM staff confirmed it will be offered as a crate engine.
Heck Fran, there was so much to look at on the Cad you guys built for the show, I totally missed how well you covered the cylinder heads. I remember the engine looked really nice and well finished without the valve cover treatment looking like a cover. So well done in fact I didnt even notice it was an LS. I'll have to dig out the photos when I get back home.
Heck Fran, there was so much to look at on the Cad you guys built for the show, I totally missed how well you covered the cylinder heads. I remember the engine looked really nice and well finished without the valve cover treatment looking like a cover. So well done in fact I didnt even notice it was an LS. I'll have to dig out the photos when I get back home.