IPS Twin Turbo, 427 LSX, 4L80 transmission, DSS 9" kit

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by Genevieve

Do you remember what static compression your building the new motor for? The ams 1000 seems to be the creme of the crop of boost controllers. Are you planing to use a boost by gear thing or just multiple settings of different power levels? Good luck with the project, it will truly be a work of art when finished.

Thanks,

I think we'll be going with boost based on gear. That should help us get better launches.

We haven't decided for sure yet, but we have talked about just turning off the boost controller for street driving and just let the waste gate determine the boost during street driving. That way, I can be at 6 or 7 lbs of boost on the street and then let the boost controller take care of things at the drag strip.

I asked about the compression ratio and it should be between 9 and 9.4 if I remember right.

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by Unreal

What components are going in the motor? I'm planning out a LSX 427 build right now and would be interested in what you used.

It's a long list. Maybe you could tell me what info you're looking for?

[Thyshallsmite]

What kind of costs you looking at for this mod?

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by Thyshallsmite

What kind of costs you looking at for this mod?

Sorry, had to do it!

[Unreal]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

It's a long list. Maybe you could tell me what info you're looking for?

1000rwhp.

Looking at a
LSX Block
Dragslayer Crank
Diamond Pistons, coated
Callies Ultra I beam rods
etc.

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by Unreal

1000rwhp.

Looking at a
LSX Block
Dragslayer Crank
Diamond Pistons, coated
Callies Ultra I beam rods
etc.

Cool. My engine will be very similar.

427 LSX block
Callies Comp Star Crank
Callies Comp Star “H” Beam Rod
diamond coated pistons,
Clevite “H” Series Bearings
Durabond Cam Bearings
Super Damper
IPS Boost 2 Camshaft
All Pro heads with CTS-V hydraulic lifters

If you want more details, you can always call IPS Motorsports. They have all the parts waiting for my car to come back from the cage shop.

[Unreal]

Sounds similar. I'm going dragsonslayer and ultra I beams. Haven't decided on a cam and lifters yet. Already have a Innovators west 8 rib damper, TSP 285CC CNC'd heads with Ti valves, etc.

[JUISSD]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I think we'll be going with boost based on gear. That should help us get better launches.

We haven't decided for sure yet, but we have talked about just turning off the boost controller for street driving and just let the blow off valve determine the boost during street driving. That way, I can be at 6 or 7 lbs of boost on the street and then let the boost controller take care of things at the drag strip.

I asked about the compression ratio and it should be between 9 and 9.4 if I remember right.

I turned mine off too unless I was racing. The waste gate determines the boost though not the BOV.

Mine should be at 1000rwhp too but I'm still on the stock block. Yikes.

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by JUISSD

I turned mine off too unless I was racing. The waste gate determines the boost though not the BOV.

Mine should be at 1000rwhp too but I'm still on the stock block. Yikes.

I coudn't remember which he said... thanks. I'll fix my post.

This is my first turbo car. Could you guess?


I hope you have forged internals!

[JUISSD]

Originally Posted by Darth_Emma

I coudn't remember which he said... thanks. I'll fix my post.

This is my first turbo car. Could you guess?


I hope you have forged internals!

Haha gotta start somewhere right? You'll get all the jargon down.

Yes I have a Dragonslayer crank, Compstar rods, Wiseco pistons, ARP hardware, head and main studs, etc etc. It's just on the stock block. I'll upgrade that one day, hopefully at my leisure and not because I shattered mine lol.

[Unreal]

I haven't purchased any parts yet so I called IPS today. They may do my motor if the price is right. They are definitely the most friendly nicest shop I've talked to in a long time.

[Darth_Emma]

Originally Posted by Unreal

I haven't purchased any parts yet so I called IPS today. They may do my motor if the price is right. They are definitely the most friendly nicest shop I've talked to in a long time.

The really are a great bunch of guys. I've been very happy with all the work they've done on my car.

[SSMagna]

Trust me, the nitrous will be for looks. Once you get around 1000rwhp the car becomes a challenge to drive hard. When you finally get the petal to the floor at over 100mph and then the tires break loose again and the car goes sideways, you finally realize that's enough power.

[jrpxxii]

Originally Posted by SSMagna

Trust me, the nitrous will be for looks. Once you get around 1000rwhp the car becomes a challenge to drive hard. When you finally get the petal to the floor at over 100mph and then the tires break loose again and the car goes sideways, you finally realize that's enough power.

Guess it depends on your gauge of too much power. I dont think its too much power until all you can see is blue sky and clouds on the launch and then it is just right