LSA SLC Build Log

[Bob from Cleveland]

Decided on a "Hurricane" HVAC unit. Fits all the way forward in the pass foot well. Lines exit out front. The mock up looks good so far.

 

[Ricardo Montalvo]

Congrats Bob, you're doing very nice work on your build. It's exciting to see these higher HP/TQ builds going. You're going to have a blast driving it!

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

Ahhhhh yes ... The battle goes on between .... Doing what I want on the car -vs- Doing what I can afford -vs- Doing what won't take for ever ! LOL !
An old hot rodder once told me .... It will always be more work than you thought ... It will always cost more than you thought ... And will most always be worth it in the end !

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

Exhaust .. I will not admit to the two other versions that did NOT turn out well. Using the stock Z06 manifolds I changed the angle on the flange so it pointed straight down. This helped in getting the pipe past the frame with some breathing room.

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

Pipes are 3" mild steel and will be Jet Hot coated. I also plan to wrap the mufflers to help keep heat off the tail section.

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

Mock up complete and complete system at the coaters !

 

[A.J. Schreder]

What do you expect the power output to be with your modifications?

 

[Ken Roberts]

What did you do about the power steering pump Bob? Did you replace it with some kind of idler or are you going to modify it so it can run in place without pressure?

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

With the upper and lower pulley, ported snout, and LS9 injectors, Lingenfelter said 625-650HP should be within reach.

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

I made an idler setup to replace the power steering pump. Worked great. A little hint for every one else ... The new Camaro's have electric power steering and there is a GM idler set up that fits in that spot. Of coarse I found this out AFTER I made the one on my car.

 

[Ken Roberts]

Unfortunately the Camaro's belt wrap/line sticks out farther than the required Corvette/CTS V/G8 belt wrap/line. It wouldn't be a direct bolt on.

Your idler setup Bob looks fantastic.

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

The power steering delete and the A/C compressor brackets were a pain ! I'm using a spring loaded tensioner on the compressor. I hope it doesn't slip when the compressor cycles.

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

Installed the fuel pump to fill the surge tank. I am using a low pressure inline pump that will feed an in-tank high pressure pump to the LSA. The black filter also has a shut off valve.

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

Surge tank is made from sheet aluminum (getting lots of aluminum fab work practice!). Tank is wrapped in Dynamat for sound, and a layer of heat foil. High pressure pump is mounted to machined lip in top.

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

Installed an E-Stopp parking brake. Went in EASY ! fits great. Still trying to dial it in ... But seems to be a nice solution.

 

[Yos]

Nice fuel set up Bob...I like the in-tank pump route. Should be nice and quiet. Do you know what psi you plan to run with those ls9 injectors? I was told mine should be set at 70 (or max on my regulator).

Very cool build... :thumbsup:

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

I have a boost referenced fuel pressure regulator. As boost goes up ... fuel pressure goes up at 1:1 ratio. So I will start probably at 50psi base line. With the boost max at 15psi ... the top end will be between 65-70psi.

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

Installed an oil cooler in one of the engine cooling lines. Original plan was for an air cooled unit, but with the lack of space exposed to air flow, found a nice spot for this water cooled version.

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

Exhaust finished. HOPE it sounds ok ....

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

I picked up one of Fran's interior tub kits. Fitting and install to follow !