With current mods, the engine makes 298 crank hp and 370 lb-ft of torque (248 WHP/308 WTQ on dyno) at 80�F with 3.4" SC pulley. With the 3.2" SC pulley the blower pushes 13 PSI of boost, making even more power, and pushing the car to 60 mph in 5.79 secs.
Engine modifications so far include:
K&N air filter (replaced by FWI)
gutted airbox (replaced by FWI)
Gates serpentine & SC belts
INTENSE 3.4" modular SC pulley system (used 75-95�F)
Autolite 104 copper spark plugs
INTENSE 160� high-flow thermostat (replaced by 180�)
custom-vented engine cover (removed)
AutoTap OBDII diagnostic scanner
ZZP mini AFC 2.0 (removed)
INTENSE 3rd gen 1.9:1 full roller rockers
INTENSE oil restricted push rods
GM LS6 (blue) valve springs & retainers
GM 3.5" SC tensioner pulley
INTENSE performance shift pak (removed)
fenderwell cold air intake (FWI) by Rob Harlan
Duralast 180� thermostat
SLP ceramic coated stainless exhaust headers
Flowmaster race pipe (replaces cat conv)
DHP PowrTuner software
PerfShift transaxle programming
INTENSE 3.2" SC pulley (used 35-55�F)
3.5" SC idler pulley (used w/ 3.2" SC pulley)
ZZP 3.3" SC pulley (used 55-75�F)
ZZP Stage I voltage booster
Next up: exhaust, muffler, C600 tip
In-car Sound Clips:
WOT runs after gutted airbox & K&N 12-30-2003
WOT runs after 3.4" SC pulley 08-24-2004
WOT runs after rockers, shift pak, & intake 03-08-2006
Above recordings from inside car with windows and roof closed.
Outside Sound Clips:
Idle & revs after headers & race pipe 06-09-2006
Recorded outside, 4 ft behind rear of car.
Videos:
1/4 mile in-car run at Norwalk 04-30-2006
Night run through Deals Gap (SR-129) 11-26-2006
50-90 mph in 7.6 secs 02-19-07
Recordings from inside car with windows and roof closed.
5-95 mph in 13 secs 03-09-07
Recordings from inside car with windows and roof open.
See ENGINE 2
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