Virgina Speed 438" Turbocharged LSx Progress

Phil97SVT · 07-25-2009, 04:46 PM

After taking 10 months to rebuild our 438" LSx with some of the best parts available we finally got back to the track for some racing this year. The engine:
Virginia Speed Built 438" LSx built for turbo
Sonny Bryant Crank/GRP aluminum Rods
JE Pistons
ETP LS7 heads
Marcella Sheetmetal Intake
Precision 106mm turbo

The engine will make NORTH of 2000hp. So we went out friday for Outlaw Drag radial and a couple of the local Corvette forum members were there. The class usually runs 4.9s - 5.1s in the 1/8 mile @ 150-156mph on drag radials @ 3300lbs. We made 3 hits for qualifying and got it from a 5.31 to a 5.21. Our first round of eliminations we got a win light with a 5.1 @ 150 pedaling. Semi finals we drove around a 632" BBC with 3 stages with a 5.01 @ 151. We won in the finals with a 4.97 @ 151. The engine has a TON left in it, we don't have any power in the car until about 3 seconds into the run and we're still soft on the tuneup. The LSx is definitely a contender with the big inch nitrous motors.

We'll have some pics up later.

c5mtl · 07-25-2009, 05:23 PM

2000HP

WANNA RACE??

peter pan · 07-25-2009, 05:34 PM

Now that is one Sick setup and north of 2000hp that is insane, looking forward to some pictures and vids

BUBBAS 01Z06 · 07-25-2009, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by peter pan

.....one Sick setup and north of 2000hp that is insane....

...no $hit on that one brother...sick indeed !

Jeff @ TPE · 07-25-2009, 10:38 PM

Its good to see you up and running again Phil.. Hows that little rugrat of yours? Walking yet?

madmatt9471 · 07-25-2009, 11:12 PM

MAN! That is a pretty sweet set-up

Man these motors just keep getting bigger and better evry time

What were the 60' times?

Thanks,Matt

Phil97SVT · 07-25-2009, 11:16 PM

Here is some of fridays action...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jtGloNmuMEc

Nicolas is doing great, never know he had surgery for his lung. He is absolutely awesome.

1.28 60' on drag radials.

Phil97SVT · 07-25-2009, 11:44 PM

Here is little dude now, year and a half old.

Z06wanted · 07-26-2009, 12:32 AM

Sweet man congrads.

bradenW · 07-27-2009, 10:01 AM

Glad to see you guys doing well. Always impressed.

jbsblownc5 · 07-27-2009, 11:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BUBBAS 01Z06

...no $hit on that one brother...sick indeed !

tail_lights · 07-27-2009, 03:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil97SVT

The engine will make NORTH of 2000hp.

Good gosh! That's insane man!

NICK YOSKIN · 07-30-2009, 01:15 AM

NICE!

buddy tunes this car

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...law_169080.htm

IMXCITD · 07-30-2009, 08:21 AM

Phil97SVT · 07-30-2009, 09:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NICK YOSKIN

NICE!

buddy tunes this car

http://videos.streetfire.net/video/T...law_169080.htm

Shawn knows Joe pretty well.

WKMCD · 08-07-2009, 09:52 PM

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Originally Posted by Phil97SVT

Here is little dude now, year and a half old.

Holy Crap! I can't believe he's 1 1/2 years old already...

Shop looks great!

brian vette · 08-07-2009, 11:42 PM

Hey Phil,

Hope you are good. Did you stop bending your crankshaft ?? Little man is cute. Time for another??? Take care

Brian

Phil97SVT · 08-08-2009, 02:43 PM

Brian,
Hey man, how are things in delaware? We hope the main girdle + new crankshaft fixed the problem. Give me a buzz when you get a chance....I think we've already got another in the oven.

Phil

Louis @ LG Motorsports · 08-10-2009, 02:00 AM

Awesome work Phil and Gang

intoc6s · 08-10-2009, 02:49 AM

What s the rear end set up in this FAAAST car?

9"?