[COTW 5/9/11:] STS Turbo Installed

[ROD1]

Originally Posted by rhd

i want to swap out pistons when i do my set-up and see if i cant get 650hp out of 15-20psi

There is a formula to figure out what max compression you can run with an (x) amount of boost/hp.

[KMPrenger]

Z....have you tried any runs with the VBOX yet? I know you haven't had luck getting over the 5 boost mark, but would still love to see what your getting with that.

[BURNINFUEL20]

Originally Posted by ROD1

There is a formula to figure out what max compression you can run with an (x) amount of boost/hp.

I agree with rod, i think if you want to run that much boost if i remember correctly, you'd need to drop the compression down from 11.3:1 to like a 9.6:1 so that you can get more boost in there. i had to dig deep in my mem banks for that piece of info lol

[Z Madness]

Originally Posted by KMPrenger

Z....have you tried any runs with the VBOX yet? I know you haven't had luck getting over the 5 boost mark, but would still love to see what your getting with that.

Maybe this weekend. I need to find the time and open/flat road. I have been spending free time working on the boost/meth. I have a dyno scheduled for Saturday again, assuming Vince can get the tuning done. I just tried one tonight and no luck. On Saturday, we have a big local event so I'll probably be able to run some 0-60 times once we are done, though it may be at the base boost (4.8 psi).

[SIXJAK]

Originally Posted by Z Madness

Maybe this weekend. I need to find the time and open/flat road. I have been spending free time working on the boost/meth. I have a dyno scheduled for Saturday again, assuming Vince can get the tuning done. I just tried one tonight and no luck. On Saturday, we have a big local event so I'll probably be able to run some 0-60 times once we are done, though it may be at the base boost (4.8 psi).

Good luck we're all counting on you. I'm PMing you.

[Synerbee]

Originally Posted by Double G

oooooo I want this meth to work soo bad!

I just realized how funny this sounds if someone doesn't know anything about cars

[rhd]

:l aughabove:

[SIXJAK]

Originally Posted by Icandrivejustnotlegally

I just realized how funny this sounds if someone doesn't know anything about cars

FWIW, I live in the meth producing capital of the world a.k.a.417. The Ozarks in MO.

Looking forward to the #'s from Z.

[WayneBrady]

It is cool the STS came out. I thought the advertised 500 hp meant 400 to the wheels. I believe ZMadness is at 350 to the wheels. I thought the >2010 v6 was 312 rwhp. With long headers, CAI, and high flow exhaust it would be 340

I saw a dynoed v6 with only long headers bolted get 33 hp

GM is certifying that the v6 is 312 hp, which I thought was rwhp, not crank hp

STS claimed 500 hp at the crank, is that with or without aftermarket boltons. Is that even proven? So having STS would definately put the v6 at over 400 hp, right? If it is at 350, then I think I misunderstood some facts. Someone said something about getting the v6 to over 600hp? I am interested and confused, but more interested. i might not need to trade for a v8 soon for over 600 =)

[WayneBrady]

the meth you are speaking about, is not the street illegal meth. gasoline is it?

[PoorMansCamaro]

Originally Posted by WayneBrady

It is cool the STS came out. I thought the advertised 500 hp meant 400 to the wheels. I believe ZMadness is at 350 to the wheels. I thought the >2010 v6 was 312 rwhp. With long headers, CAI, and high flow exhaust it would be 340

I saw a dynoed v6 with only long headers bolted get 33 hp

GM is certifying that the v6 is 312 hp, which I thought was rwhp, not crank hp

STS claimed 500 hp at the crank, is that with or without aftermarket boltons. Is that even proven? So having STS would definately put the v6 at over 400 hp, right? If it is at 350, then I think I misunderstood some facts. Someone said something about getting the v6 to over 600hp? I am interested and confused, but more interested. i might not need to trade for a v8 soon for over 600 =)

wow, that was a little tough to read. lol First, the v6 camaro has 312hp at the crank. Most cars have been putting down 230-250hp to the wheels, all stock, and depending on automatic or manual transmission. So with the STS turbo, we are seeing 350hp to the wheels (~100hp gain). And I believe that was on 5psi of boost. Bump up to 6psi and with the meth kit, should be 400hp or more to the wheels (~500hp at the crank). It would take more work and more money to push 600hp at the crank on this v6. Unless you just did a 100shot of nitrous on top the the turbo.

[WayneBrady]

is meth the racing gasoline?

[usa1camaro1969]

Actually the methanol is an alcohol used to cool the intake charge to prevent detonation allowing you to run increased boost.

[stand-al0ne]

Z, any new news? Are you going to take the car anywhere over the holiday weekend??

As always, thanks,