I know the 2500lb SL-C is pretty quick with just a basic LS crate engine (which seems to be the most popular power plant), but owning and being around much more powerful cars, I have been thinking about adding a little more spunk to my LS3/525 at some point in the future. Besides, I hate the idea of getting pulled by a kid with a few grand in basic mods done to his Camaro or Mustang. The SL-C has its weight in the right place to plant more power than a typical front engine RWD platform. On paper this car has a lot going for it with its layout and light weight. Doing a H/C/I would certainly liven it up a little, but it's hard to beat the sound and look of a couple of turbos!
Short of rebuilding or selling the crate engine to do a proper forged engine built for boost, I can't see adding any more than about 8 - 10 lbs of boost (tops) if the crate engine is to live. But 700 hp or so is probably plenty to keep things interesting for a while, not to mention keep all but the most serious of Camaros and Mustangs off your fender!
I believe one or more LS9 engines have been installed in the SL-C, but we don't hear of or see all that many FI builds done. I don't think I've seen a TS Whipple or a Procharger in a SL-C, I doubt there's enough room without significant modifications. Adding a couple of turbos seems to be the most logical way to go in my mind.
So what has been built for SL-C LS based turbo systems? To the best of my knowledge, the Gearz car didn't come to fruition/completion. I heard Fran has built or is building one or more (???), and I know the guys at Horsepower Solutions built the system from the 1320 1/2 mile video. In fact, what they built is almost exactly what I was considering doing, but with the race tail configuration.
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=82343&d=1463706246
So lets see and hear some details regarding FI SL-C builds!
Short of rebuilding or selling the crate engine to do a proper forged engine built for boost, I can't see adding any more than about 8 - 10 lbs of boost (tops) if the crate engine is to live. But 700 hp or so is probably plenty to keep things interesting for a while, not to mention keep all but the most serious of Camaros and Mustangs off your fender!
I believe one or more LS9 engines have been installed in the SL-C, but we don't hear of or see all that many FI builds done. I don't think I've seen a TS Whipple or a Procharger in a SL-C, I doubt there's enough room without significant modifications. Adding a couple of turbos seems to be the most logical way to go in my mind.
So what has been built for SL-C LS based turbo systems? To the best of my knowledge, the Gearz car didn't come to fruition/completion. I heard Fran has built or is building one or more (???), and I know the guys at Horsepower Solutions built the system from the 1320 1/2 mile video. In fact, what they built is almost exactly what I was considering doing, but with the race tail configuration.
http://www.gt40s.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=82343&d=1463706246
So lets see and hear some details regarding FI SL-C builds!