SLCs with forced induction

[brad]

Since space seems to be a huge constraint, and after reading gary's 20b build thread i'm very interested to see the various forced induction setups being run on the SL-Cs ... specifically how the turbos, heat exchangers and cooling equipment was set and plumbed in..
I hope to start a car in the next 12 months and have thought for some time that i would like to do a big power turbo build.. but i'm curious as to the feesibility of not only building it, but being able to cool it adequately to allow you to beat on it, and it stay in one piece..

Thanks in advance for anything you guys can offer...

 

[Matt K]

Here's a link to some info and pics on the Gearz/Schwartz Performance twin turbo ls7 build. It's not super specific but gives you somewhat of a look at their i/c routing etc.
Stacey David’s RCR Superlite Coupe | Schwartz Performance

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

There are quite a few TT SLC's being built...multiple SC ones too...

The beating on it will not be a problem...heat management requires diligent planning and execution by the builders as no two cars and builds are the same.

There are some great products on the market for heat rejection...

It really depends upon how wild you plan on being...I know of one SLC that will have multiple 1000's of HP and the transaxle to hold it is quite special too...cant say much more at this time as the builders a pretty private guy...so anything is possible given the usual two things.

Time and Money...

 

[brad]

time and money.... I was waiting for that post! =)
But Fran!! Nothing is real without pictures! All these twin turbo cars.. rumors and here say i tell ya! haha =)

I want to see some engine porn!

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Well you will have to come by the shop sometime then as we have two there and no pictures as they are customer cars and they get the opportunity to post their own pictures first...

Now if YOU had an SLC and were building a big horsepower one you could post pictures now couldn't you....

 

[brad]

Fair enough! haha =)

 

[Michael]

Didn't Stacey David do an LS-7 twin turbo? If I recall, Schwartz performance put the system together for him. I never heard how that ended up, or what the dyno results were. I'm sure that it was pretty stout though...

Fran did you ever hear how that ended up?

 

[Ken Roberts]

Here are some pictures of the SLC taken while at Schwartz Performance.

Stacey David’s RCR Superlite Coupe | Schwartz Performance

 

[Bill Musarra]

Here is the build your own LS-7 at GM episode


https://www.staceydavid.com/episodes/building-your-own-ls7sl-c-project-drivetrain-2732

Here is the twin turbo with Jeff Schwartz episode:

https://www.staceydavid.com/episodes/supercars-hot-rods-and-go-karts-2888

Bill

 

[Allan]

LS9 in the works

 

[Mike]

That intake tube looks massive.

I want that exhaust set-up - I know this car...:thumbsup:

 

[Matt K]

LS9 in the works

Yos'?

In terms of FI, the LS9 seems like the clear choice. I love TT setups but unless you have the fab skills, having something like the Schwartz kit recreated/bought and upgrading the internals to handle the power would get expensive quickly.

 

[Larry L.]

Yos'?

In terms of FI, the LS9 seems like the clear choice. I love TT setups but unless you have the fab skills, having something like the Schwartz kit recreated/bought and upgrading the internals to handle the power would get expensive quickly.

'Couldn't agree more.

Besides, S/Cs provide instant, full boost in the rpm ranges n-o-r-m-a-l-l-y encountered in 'street' situations.

 

[Dave Nugent]

The motor has to sit lower when running a supercharger in the SLC correct? I've always thought about running a built LS7 with the option of putting a supercharger on at a much later date.

 

[Yos]

Yos'?

Yup...that's mine. Allan is busy working on it as we speak...

The motor has to sit lower when running a supercharger in the SLC correct? I've always thought about running a built LS7 with the option of putting a supercharger on at a much later date.

I'd check with Fran to be sure...but no...I don't think my motor sits any lower in the chassis than an LS3 does.

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

The LS9 does not need to sit lower at all.....it fits in the standard LS engine position.
...if an ls7 is installed the LS9 SC will bolt right on and not need any mounting changes.

The LSA does not fit the same way though...the IC is higher and the oil pan lower....

 

[brad]

LS9 looks bad a$$ sitting in that slc! MONSTER status for sure!!

 

[Ian]

The LS9 does not need to sit lower at all.....it fits in the standard LS engine position.
...if an ls7 is installed the LS9 SC will bolt right on and not need any mounting changes.

The LSA does not fit the same way though...the IC is higher and the oil pan lower....

I cannot understand why anyone would want a forced induction setup...:lipsrsealed:

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Ian....that's just not nice....anyone would think you have something to hide

 

[Dave Nugent]

I cannot understand why anyone would want a forced induction setup...:lipsrsealed:

What did Tim the tool man Taylor say?

"More POWER!! R R R!"