Soon to be new owner! Michael Roark Superlite SLC Build

[Michael Roark]

Hey Guys,

I stumbled upon this forum late last year and just now got around to signing up. I purchased a Superlite SLC w/ a Graziano transmission in late December 2020 from RCR. I'm still waiting for it, but hope to see it soon. We are 44 weeks since the date I ordered, but who is counting! So far, I've purchased a LT1, Turbochargers, BOV, Wastegates, Holley Terminator and a few other bits. I look forward to documenting my build with you guys and sharing my experience.

Build Specs -

Model: SL-C
Drive: LHD
Color: Grabber Blue
Rear End: Race Tail
Wheels: CF5V 19x9.5 Front and 20x12 Rear
Extras: Fiberglass extended door cards, interior tub, a-pillar covers, and parking brake upgrade.
Engine: Twin Turbo LT1
Engine Management: Holley Terminator
Transmission: Graziano w/ Billet Shifter

Changes I wish I would have made

Tinted Lexan over clear.

 

[Michael Roark]

I received a few chassis, body and wheel pics from Fran on Aug. 27th.

 

[Michael Roark]

Received my engine on Oct. 22nd and Turbochargers, Wastegates and Blow Off Valves on Oct. 29th

Specs -

Engine: LT1 w/ Dry Sump.
Turbochargers: (2) Mirror Image Precision Turbo PT6466
Wastegates: (2) Precision Turbo 46mm Wastegates
Blow Off Valves: (2) Precision Turbo 50mm Blow Off Valves

 

[Brian Kissel]

Welcome to GT40S Michael. Sounds like a very interesting build. Please start a build log and keep posting pictures . I look forward to reading your build.
Regards Brian

 

[Ron McCall]

Michael,

Congrats on the car! Should be a pretty potent combo.
Are you planning to use the Graziano L140 as-is with a turbo LT1? What sort of power
are you planning?


Ron

 

[Randy V]

Welcome to GT40s.com Michael! I would think that RCR could make the exchange in Lexan for you at this time. Give Fran a call...

 

[Ken Roberts]

Congratulations Michael. Now would be a good time to send the graziano to Ron McCall for a drop gear upgrade.

 

[Michael Roark]

Congratulations Michael. Now would be a good time to send the graziano to Ron McCall for a drop gear upgrade.

I left a message for the RCR service department to see if I could possibly get the transmission shipped out earlier. Do you have a good contact number/website for Ron? We had Dallas Performance build our last Graziano transmission, but that was a full gear set. I'm going to do some research on the drop gear upgrade today.

Thanks for the heads up!

Michael

 

[Michael Roark]

Welcome to GT40s.com Michael! I would think that RCR could make the exchange in Lexan for you at this time. Give Fran a call...

Left a message today for service. Trying to avoid any additional delays at this point.

 

[Michael Roark]

Michael,

Congrats on the car! Should be a pretty potent combo.
Are you planning to use the Graziano L140 as-is with a turbo LT1? What sort of power
are you planning?


Ron

I'm going to start out with making around 600-800hp and then look at upgrading the transmission. We made around 1000whp on our Gallardo with the factory transmission for a few months before we upgraded to a fully built transmission from Dallas Performance.

 

[Ron McCall]

I'm going to start out with making around 600-800hp and then look at upgrading the transmission. We made around 1000whp on our Gallardo with the factory transmission for a few months before we upgraded to a fully built transmission from Dallas Performance.

Michael,

My # is 410-596-3170 and my email is [email protected]. Give me a call some time tomorrow or shoot me an email if you'd like to discuss having some upgrades to your trans.
Thanks,
Ron McCall

 

[Michael Roark]

Michael,

My # is 410-596-3170 and my email is [email protected]. Give me a call some time tomorrow or shoot me an email if you'd like to discuss having some upgrades to your trans.
Thanks,
Ron McCall

Ron,

Thank you for reaching out. I spoke with Fran last week and it looks like he has a couple transmissions in stock with the drop gear upgrade.

Thanks,

Michael

 

[Michael Roark]

Good news! Fran said my car will be ready to ship before the end of the month, so now the count down begins!

 

[Jeff W]

Out of curiosity, what are the transaxles going for with the pre-installed gear upgrades?

 

[Michael Roark]

Out of curiosity, what are the transaxles going for with the pre-installed gear upgrades?

Sorry for the late reply. I have been completely slammed at work. I will look tomorrow and let you know the upgrade cost. I'm still waiting on the email to say my car is ready to ship. Should be any day now! I'm super excited.

 

[Eric Moore]

Do you have any pictures of your turbo setup?