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GretchenGotGrowl · 10-23-2010, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamCzap

Congrats on this build! It's going to be insane!! If I could add one piece of advice from my recent experience with my L99 TT - skip the shorty headers. You don't need to spend the money on them and they won't gain you any power. I had Kooks long tubes before my tt and we took them out for the install and are now using the stock manifolds. They move plenty of air, trust me!! My car dyno'd 545rwhp at 7psi with the Hellion kit.

PM me if you have any questions, I'm not an expert but would love to assist in any way I can. Thanks,

Adam

Thanks Adam, that's a beast you have on your hands. I'll definitely be asking some questions. I was going to put the stock manifolds back on, but they said it would be easier to ceramic coat the DTs.

GretchenGotGrowl · 10-23-2010, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by AdamCzap

also, trade out your injectors for some ZR1 injectors or higher. i think you are going to need them but i didnt see you mention anything about getting them.

I wish it was that simple for us V6ers. The direct inject is a different animal, so they won't fit like they did on your LS3. However, if you see some aftermarket 2500 psi injectors that would fit the LLT let me know. I'd jump all over that.

GretchenGotGrowl · 10-23-2010, 04:48 PM

Okay, got caught up at work and was late dropping the car off. Didn't have time to put it on the rack to get shots of where the turbos will go. This is a SS mounting them in the same place. We'll do a few thing differently, but you should get the idea.

http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/forced...win-turbo.html

GretchenGotGrowl · 10-26-2010, 06:30 PM

So far we have the two turbos:

the two wastegates (can't see the springs, but one will definitely never get used -- it was huge):

and the blow-out valve:

The piping and headers should come in tomorrow, but some will have to get ceramic coated. If they finish up on the build they were working on today, they should start mine tomorrow.

Still need the core for the intercooler...

SC2150 · 10-26-2010, 07:55 PM

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PoorMansCamaro · 11-01-2010, 05:16 PM

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ArkySS · 11-01-2010, 07:40 PM

Will be interesting to see the end results fellow Arky!

jagan323 · 11-01-2010, 08:06 PM

looks promising, Subscribed! =D

SIXJAK · 11-02-2010, 01:36 AM

[QUOTE=GretchenGotGrowl;2473019]SIXJAK, I'll even bring it by next time I'm in Branson.[/QUOTE

Please, please do. Gotsta keep the rest of the boys on board with this whole FI thing. They need to see this up close and personal.

The cars are always parked out in front during showtime. PM me and I'll hook you up with sum VIP tix to the show as long as it's before Dec 11 or after January on the weekends only til March then we're back to 6 days a week.

Cannot wait to see your TT's.

GretchenGotGrowl · 11-02-2010, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by ArkySS

Will be interesting to see the end results fellow Arky!

Hopefully I can get it to Centerville before the end of the month. Not sure where in AR you are, but maybe we'll cross paths their or at one of the cruises.

GretchenGotGrowl · 11-02-2010, 07:55 AM

[QUOTE=SIXJAK;2506854]

Quote:

Originally Posted by GretchenGotGrowl

SIXJAK, I'll even bring it by next time I'm in Branson.[/QUOTE

Please, please do. Gotsta keep the rest of the boys on board with this whole FI thing. They need to see this up close and personal.

The cars are always parked out in front during showtime. PM me and I'll hook you up with sum VIP tix to the show as long as it's before Dec 11 or after January on the weekends only til March then we're back to 6 days a week.

Cannot wait to see your TT's.

Probably won't make it until January-February. Between work and holidays it doesn't seem like I'll have much free time for the next few months.

GretchenGotGrowl · 11-02-2010, 08:02 AM

Just an update. The shop is closed this week because everyone went to SEMA. They should be back to work on Gretchen by 11/9 and think they will have it ready for the tuning session with Vince on 11/13. I found two possible intercooler solutions and passed the info on to them, but it was right before they left for SEMA so no word on the status of that.

If you want to see their web site (it hasn't been updated in a while) the link is below. The shop is Polk Performance in Alexander, Arkansas. Although the mostly do imports, the cars they race all have Chevy motors and they are doing an impressive rebuild on a LS1 right now.

http://polkperformance.com/

I'll post more pics sometime next week.

ArkySS · 11-02-2010, 06:42 PM

Live in Hot Springs and work in Little Rock. Might have to visit those guys sometime.

GretchenGotGrowl · 11-02-2010, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by ArkySS

Live in Hot Springs and work in Little Rock. Might have to visit those guys sometime.

You should. Keep an eye on this thread -- if all goes well we should be putting it on the dyno around 10:00 am on 11/13. You are welcome to come see the action.

10-23-2010, 04:48 PM	#17
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	Okay, got caught up at work and was late dropping the car off. Didn't have time to put it on the rack to get shots of where the turbos will go. This is a SS mounting them in the same place. We'll do a few thing differently, but you should get the idea. http://www.ls1tech.com/forums/forced...win-turbo.html __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

10-26-2010, 06:30 PM	#18
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	Parts are rolling in So far we have the two turbos: the two wastegates (can't see the springs, but one will definitely never get used -- it was huge): and the blow-out valve: The piping and headers should come in tomorrow, but some will have to get ceramic coated. If they finish up on the build they were working on today, they should start mine tomorrow. Still need the core for the intercooler... __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

11-01-2010, 05:16 PM	#20
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ArkySS Camaroless for now... Drives: 2014 Blue Topaz Silverado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,411	Will be interesting to see the end results fellow Arky! __________________ It was fun while it lasted.....

11-01-2010, 08:06 PM	#22
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10-26-2010, 07:55 PM	#19
SC2150 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 Camaro RS, RX supercharged Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bradenton, FL Posts: 6,063	I LIKE!

11-02-2010, 01:36 AM	#23
SIXJAK Drives: MO's only SC'd LLT. Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Branson MO Posts: 2,574 View My Garage	[QUOTE=GretchenGotGrowl;2473019]SIXJAK, I'll even bring it by next time I'm in Branson.[/QUOTE Please, please do. Gotsta keep the rest of the boys on board with this whole FI thing. They need to see this up close and personal. The cars are always parked out in front during showtime. PM me and I'll hook you up with sum VIP tix to the show as long as it's before Dec 11 or after January on the weekends only til March then we're back to 6 days a week. Cannot wait to see your TT's. __________________ IPF supercharger kit, IPF tune, SW LT's, R. Tech HFC's, ARK DT-S catback, SS Brembo brake upgrade, BC Racing adjustable coilovers, Hurst STS, Pfadt rear arm package, Pfadt adjustable sways & end links, Pfadt diff bushings, BMR rear cradle full kit blk bezels,SS diffuser, Innovate gauges.

11-02-2010, 08:02 AM	#26
GretchenGotGrowl Drives: 11 F150 EB/13 Sonic RS/15 Z06 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 7,129 View My Garage	Just an update. The shop is closed this week because everyone went to SEMA. They should be back to work on Gretchen by 11/9 and think they will have it ready for the tuning session with Vince on 11/13. I found two possible intercooler solutions and passed the info on to them, but it was right before they left for SEMA so no word on the status of that. If you want to see their web site (it hasn't been updated in a while) the link is below. The shop is Polk Performance in Alexander, Arkansas. Although the mostly do imports, the cars they race all have Chevy motors and they are doing an impressive rebuild on a LS1 right now. http://polkperformance.com/ I'll post more pics sometime next week. __________________ New Ride -- 2015 Z06 2LZ (stock) -- Journal Old Ride -- 2012 Camaro 2LT/RS (647 RWHP & 726 RWTQ) -- Build Thread

11-02-2010, 06:42 PM	#27
ArkySS Camaroless for now... Drives: 2014 Blue Topaz Silverado Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,411	Live in Hot Springs and work in Little Rock. Might have to visit those guys sometime. __________________ It was fun while it lasted.....

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