'Merica! Go big or go home = installing LS engine into drift car
#84
The T56 transmission is the big "pig" when it comes to weight and vs a turbo VQ35DE the overall vehicle weight gain was 65 lbs, but it should be noted we added a heavier crash and radiator+fan setup that accounts for 10 lbs of that overall gain.
I believe a big weight reduction can be had by going to a 4 speed race transmission instead of the T56, other than that you just have to deal with the weight.
Temperaturewise, the engine runs super cool with identical hp numbers but 100+ lb/ft of torque everywhere. No more need for bug sprayer.
I haven't grip tracked the car yet but it would be nice to find out if the corner exit traction has become slightly better.
#85
Hey guys, figured it's time for an update again as we are ramping up for the 2014 drifting season.
First of all, we ran nitrous at end of 2013 which gave and extra 101hp to the wheels and 150 lb/ft of torque coming on. Gotta tell you, when the nitrous kicks in, it's a pretty cool feeling.
So after that I became a power junkie but since I don't want to keep filling nitrous bottles we're instead adding a single turbo to the heads and cammed LS2.
This GTX4088R will be able to produce a ton of power for our Fueled Racing V8 with very quick spool thanks to the turbine side twin inlet design.
More photos from the fabrication process will be posted soon.
First of all, we ran nitrous at end of 2013 which gave and extra 101hp to the wheels and 150 lb/ft of torque coming on. Gotta tell you, when the nitrous kicks in, it's a pretty cool feeling.
So after that I became a power junkie but since I don't want to keep filling nitrous bottles we're instead adding a single turbo to the heads and cammed LS2.
This GTX4088R will be able to produce a ton of power for our Fueled Racing V8 with very quick spool thanks to the turbine side twin inlet design.
More photos from the fabrication process will be posted soon.
#92
With such nice artwork (turbo piping done by S-Empire inhouse at Road Race Engineering) we also had to protect it, so RRE created a 2 stage crash bar. The outer layer is made to absorb energy, the inner layer is made to avoid impact on the turbo and motor install.
#93
Another look at the piping and you also see our dual Turbosmart wastegates. We opted for two controlled by a smart soleoid although we could have done with one, two offers better control though for each bank. How do you like the aircraft grade inconel flex sections? You can also see the rods that carry the turbo weight and can pivot if the motor moves a little under full torque, all working to avoid cracks to the turbo pipes.
Last edited by Mr_White; 04-11-2014 at 03:26 PM.
#95
Now the intercooler will operate in free air without being stacked on a radiator. Angled like this it will work more as a heat sink but that's drifting for ya bc going sideways that's what happens anyway.
Cold air is now pushed through the grille directly onto the turbo and will pass it backwards under the car, along with the straight shot downpipe on the passenger side. Here you also see our turbosmart BOV directly mounted on the custom made intercooler.
Cold air is now pushed through the grille directly onto the turbo and will pass it backwards under the car, along with the straight shot downpipe on the passenger side. Here you also see our turbosmart BOV directly mounted on the custom made intercooler.
Last edited by Mr_White; 04-11-2014 at 03:30 PM.
#98
Rear end cooling in place with serious SPAL fans. a JAZ fuel cell is mounted in front of the rad low and out of the way for the airflow, and the battery we dropped down under the car - as even a pretty light battery is a permanent weight that is best to put low for good handling.
#99
As you can see the car has changed color and last year's battle dents have been taken care of. Next step is a sick matte gray wrapped carried out by Rolotech. Here one of our super light Seibon doors getting wrapped, rivets and all (yes the doors have been through the ringer and needed to be riveted to not delaminate and mostly the car is done with hard work and not with any big budget). In other words, no money available for body panels.
#100
Vinyl on the hood... and a tribute to the dream project started by a friend of the team who had a big heart and he did a lot for me and I hope I was able to help him achieve and develop some of his driving dreams as well during the years we drove and hung out with a small group of close car friends. He was a huge inspirer to us and many millions of car lovers, that is Mr. Paul Walker's #ReachOutWorldWide logo. If you want to support a charity, this is a great way to help people in real need, right when they need it.
Last edited by Mr_White; 04-11-2014 at 04:06 PM.